Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Partners with Nature Conservancy to Help Animals and Prairies

OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and The Nature Conservancy are working together to protect prairies and nourish wildlife.

At Folsom Point Preserve, a 299-acre tallgrass prairie near Council Bluffs, the Zoo’s browse team removes invasive trees and shrubs. The harvested branches, known as browse, are transported to the Zoo, where animals such as elephants, giraffes, and macaws utilize them for food and enrichment.

"Browse is an essential part of the care we provide," said Dakota Wagner, Browse program supervisor at Omaha’s Zoo and Aquarium. "It’s nutritious, encourages natural behaviors, and thanks to this partnership, also supports local habitat conservation."

This partnership not only provides high-quality nutrition for animals but also helps restore one of the worl