Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Since 2002, Morrissey Engineering has been involved in renovations and new construction projects at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Services and Awards

The Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium facade renovation project was recognized with a 2023 IALD Award of Excellence for Lighting Design.

The Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium facade renovation project won the 2022 IES Illumination Awards for Exterior Lighting and Lighting Control Innovation.

The solar array canopy project located at the Skyfari Landing received a 2018 ACEC Nebraska Engineering Excellence Merit Award.

Newest Projects

Bill and Berniece Grewcock Animal Hospital (2026), Hubbard Orangutan Forest Renovations (2024), and award-winning lighting design for the Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium facade renovation (2020)

Glacier Bay Landing and Alaskan Adventures

Projects include Alaskan Adventure Splash Pad (2017), Carousel Plaza (2019), Glacier Bay Landing (2019), and Sue's Carousel (2022)

Asian Highlands, Gorilla Valley, and Mid Valley

Projects include Asian Highlands (2018 & 2019), Stingray Beach (2020), Picnic Pavilion (2020), Hubbard Gorilla Valley renovations (2021), and Carousel Plaza relocation & Engine House (2021)

Coastal Waters Owen Sea Lion Shores (2020)

Additional Projects:

Desert Dome Plaza Renovations (2022), Skyfari Landing Solar Array Canopy (2017), African Grasslands (2015), Garden of the Senses (2015), Scott Aquarium Upgrades & Renovations (2012), Expedition Madagascar (2010), Skyfari (2010), Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion (2008), New Visitor Center (2007), Conservation & Research Center (2006), Hubbard Gorilla Valley (2006), Hubbard Orangutans Forest Phase I & II (2006), Central Plant & Central Plant Expansion (2005), and Elevator Building (2005).

Suzanne & Walter Scott Aquarium facade

Location

Omaha, Nebraska