Good Morning America to Visit Omaha Zoo for 50th Anniversary

The iconic morning show will broadcast live from the Henry Doorly Zoo this Friday.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the detailed, wrinkled skin and coarse fur of an African elephant, shot in dramatic high-contrast lighting to create a sense of grandeur and natural beauty.The Henry Doorly Zoo's renowned elephant exhibit will be showcased during Good Morning America's live broadcast from Omaha.Omaha Today

ABC News' 'Good Morning America' will visit Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo this Friday as part of its '50 States in 50 Weeks: American the Beautiful' series, celebrating the show's 50th anniversary.

Why it matters

Good Morning America's visit to the Omaha zoo highlights the city's status as a regional tourist destination and showcases the Henry Doorly Zoo, one of the largest and most acclaimed zoos in the world.

The details

The GMA crew will broadcast live from the zoo on Friday, highlighting the zoo's diverse animal exhibits and attractions as part of the show's nationwide tour celebrating its 50th year on the air.

  • Good Morning America will visit the Omaha zoo this Friday, March 28, 2026.
  • The show is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Good Morning America

The popular ABC News morning television program that has been on the air since 1975.

Henry Doorly Zoo

One of the largest and most acclaimed zoos in the world, located in Omaha, Nebraska.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome the Good Morning America team to Omaha and showcase our world-class zoo to a national audience.”

— Dennis Pate, Executive Director, Henry Doorly Zoo

What’s next

Viewers can tune in to Good Morning America on Friday to see the live broadcast from the Omaha zoo.

The takeaway

Good Morning America's visit to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha underscores the city's status as a top regional destination and the zoo's reputation as one of the premier zoological parks in the United States.