Omaha's Henry Dorley Zoo - Chef Boyardee Statue - Omar the Bridge Troll

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[@pamelakern2849]

Thankyou so much for this trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo !!! This was a a awesome video. This is an amazing zoo❤❤ Jacob is always a joy to watch. 🤩🦍🦧🦏🦥

[@shauno5888]

I'm surprised no one mentioned it yet, but tanuki are also mythological creatures in Japanese folklore. They have quite a few abilities, including shape-shifting. Since you enjoy American cryptids, I highly recommend looking into Japanese yokai. There are a ton of unique and interesting folk monsters.

[@SEGACD32XMODEL1]

Super Mario 3 made them famous to the rest of the world

[@saraknutson7185]

I'm so happy u went to the zoo.. it's amazing and one of the best in the US . I love going there. Love the videos

[@GoingMock2]

I have been to many zoos including San Diego and Omaha wins the medal in my opinion. I was in elementary when the rainforest opened and our school did a field trip to see it!

[@laurels7892]

So happy you stopped off at the zoo! What an amazing place! Thank you CB!

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

Great video Jacob! Wow if that zoo get higher rankings than the San Diego Zoo, then that must be one hell of a zoo! I never wouldve known about this Zoo, thanks Jacob!

[@jillianjaszewski6448]

My Homaha! Sorry we missed you! Hope you enjoyed Omaha!

[@randychenault1998]

I, too did not know "Chef Boyardee" was inspired by a real person.

[@allensherrill850]

So was KFC .

[@randychenault1998]

@@allensherrill850 You mean Colonel Sanders?

[@zacharysherrill4749]

Honestly blown away by how awesome this zoo was. Loved the highly detailed and expansive animal enclosures and areas

[@njdotson]

Yeah there's a lot of cool landscaping everywhere and the newer areas look like they could be from a modern theme park

[@kyleranderson5557]

I have a funny story. My friend and I take multiple trips every single year to walk across bob. It’s one of our favorite things just because of its name and we live close enough to make the trip in a day. I love bob

[@syedhamidi5643]

😂 jaws line always got me. jacob is funny

[@sallyjindra6892]

Thank you for visiting my hometown of Omaha!

[@iamprivate18]

I never would’ve expected such a beautiful zoo in Nebraska! Definitely a must visit, if I ever travel out there!

[@mundanemidwest1945]

It’s awesome, there is neat stuff here in the Cornhusker State.

[@rosefox4601]

I LOVE that you went to the Omaha zoo bc I actually remember requesting that last year, but on behalf of every Iowan ever. You really can not do TJs dirty like that 😢 they’re OLÉS! 🎊

[@mikehughes4969]

If it wasn't for Chef Boyardee, I'm fairly certain I would have starved to death.

[@anthonymcglinch7503]

OMG SOOO GLAD YOU'RE AT HENRY DOORLY!!! Much better than San Diego imo.

[@luesindymoore9752]

Looks like a really nice zoo. Thanks for inviting us to experience it with you.

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

The dome at the zoo was pretty amazing.

[@kyleranderson5557]

One of my favorite places!

[@brendansweeney9719]

I love in omaha and that lizard gets me every time

[@Wender-ella]

Looks like a well cared for zoo. Thanks for taking us there!! BTW>>The Japanese raccoon dog, also known as the tanuki, is a species of canid endemic to Japan

[@funkyk]

It's one of the best zoo's in the world.

[@JJMarkin]

Tanukis are quickly becoming endemic in Europe as well, as an invasive species. The mainland tanuki species (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is now spread from Scandinavia in the north down to Ukraine in the south.

[@huskerchickmissy]

I'm from Omaha and it is well cared for and we all love it so much!

[@7passionstar]

I'm retiring to Omaha next year to hang out with my beautiful daughter so thank you for stopping there! 🤩 You're one of a kind, Jacob! 🥰

[@dottiscamprunamuck2830]

Thank you for showing us all these wonderful places 💞

[@agerven]

Very nice, like a zoo should be. Full of surprises. i must say i liked the Tanooki with the bright green crocs the best. But vegetarian piranhas and predatory camels? i never heard of those before ... The Africa Savannah, Desert, and other sections are very nice, showing the animals in a somewhat larger setting. When i visited zoos in the Netherlands as a kid (about 55 years ago) they did have all sorts of animals, but each was kept in a tiny cage. They had neither the space they needed nor the climate or company they needed. Zoos like Henry Dorley nowadays do their best to create eco zones to display and also play an important role in the preservation of animals that face possible extinction. The best part, for me, always is the aquarium. i just love the blue and all the other colors, the great diversity of animals, and the tranquility. Thank you for guiding us through that awesome animal world.

[@Chrisss2112]

I loved the adventure Jacob! Thank you 😊

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

The tanuki should be familiar to anyone who’s played Animal Crossing; that’s old Mr. Tom Nook himself. 😁 I’m so glad you went to the Omaha zoo! My family (we’re all originally from Nebraska) was very excited to see this episode. The last time I was there, they didn’t have aardvarks! I’m so happy! (I LOVE aardvarks, hehe!)

[@JJMarkin]

Not to mention Super Mario Brothers 3, wherein wearing a "Tanooki" suit allows Mario to fly.

[@dawnbenchley7237]

Love the zoo. It was so cool!

[@MiladyMacabre]

A lovely video today - thank you. The spinning cylinder with the bell is a water-powered Tibetan prayer wheel. The deer were sitting in the mud to cool off and help keep the flies at bay.

[@zerxilk8169]

Enjoyed the trip to the zoo in Omaha. You need to tell them to get some mold o matics. Great video.

[@GoingMock2]

Taco Johns and Casey’s General Store is a midwestern and Iowa staple. I wish you would have spent more time in Iowa. There is so much to see on that stretch.

[@kimballamram552]

the bridge in Team.

[@salvagemonster3612]

No not really.

[@GoingMock2]

@@salvagemonster3612 not really to what?

[@funkyk]

Do you know what Iowa stands for?

[@GoingMock2]

@@funkyk It came from the Ioway tribe and means beautiful land

[@lornasage9478]

Glad you stopped by in my town! Our zoo is amazing and I hope you had a good time!

[@atomicspid2129]

Being a few hours away from Omaha, I've been to the Omaha Zoo as a baby/toddler and then many years later for an elementary school field trip, which was a long time ago in itself now. It's definitely one of the best places to see in Nebraska. Hope to go back someday.

[@djr3008]

Once again Great video awesome road trip. Thanks Jacob

[@bripena6475]

I'm a preschool teacher and my kiddos are learning about desert animals this week. I may have to show them the mongoose!

[@alicehead3511]

When I was broke in the 90s oodles and noodles was the thing to eat for me. 4 for a dollar. I lived off of 2 bags a day.

[@joeruppert1240]

Gorgeous zoo. Thanks for taking us along.

[@susanboatman7913]

What a cool zoo!

[@michelehood8837]

I can see why that zoo is considered one of the nation’s best. Holy cow, those exhibits are above and beyond 😍 Thanks for introducing us to that wonderful place!

[@robylove9190]

This looks like a really nice zoo. Thanks Jacob!

[@TM-gz2nj]

At the zoo, you missed the gigantic tropical rainforest building that is just amazing.

[@motcarrion6905]

So happy to see you pass through Omaha! ♡ Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.

[@bushman979]

I just realized how much I miss taco johns..John's... the oles are great... Nebraska is such a long state used to dread it in the semi... be safe out there and thanks for the great adventure... the cabela's out in Nebraska never seem to disappoint

[@travis303]

Oh Taco John's, that is one of my favorite places. I love the potato oles. Those aren't tater tots, those are called potato oles and they're oh so good! To me that is the whole reason to go, some Oles (pronounced "Olay") with some salsa or even splurge and get some sour cream and cheese

[@OfDeath]

Glad you had a good time at the zoo! I hope you come back to Omaha someday and check out all the other things we have to offer! 🎃

[@huskerchickmissy]

Yasss the Pumpkin Patch!

[@Tarafying_U]

@@huskerchickmissy Valas! Yes! He definitely needs to come back for that in the fall. My home away from home 🎃

[@huskerchickmissy]

@@Tarafying_U mine to! Can't wait till fall!!

[@allensherrill850]

Again excellent that you do that for me! And the rest of us. 😊

[@yellowknight78]

Good to see you made it to my neck of the woods

[@Bucky749]

All baby animals are cute and that’s a fact .

[@johnrogers6291]

Even trolls have their own websites…saturation is complete.

[@Joehawk88]

As a Nebraskan there is so much more to this state that I would love for you to see

[@stephaniecarlson1068]

I would of loved to run into you in person. So grateful you finally made it there!

[@njdotson]

I've been on that bridge multiple times and never seen that troll guy

[@pianoish]

Jacob! You NEED to stop at a Runza (Nebraska fast food chain) while you are in Nebraska. And if the road takes you to Kearney, visit the Arch which spans over I-80, it’s a museum about westward expansion along the Platte river.

[@mrdiscus]

I can die happy now, knowing that Jacob made it through my hometown and featured the zoo on one of his videos finally lol

[@dannykerr7454]

Fun Zoo Trip! Enjoyed all the animals and the splash pad!

[@natepadilla6326]

Hey man, I met you at Russell speeders today (I may or may not have been jack sparrow) but you were super cool nice meeting ya!

[@ljbuerke]

Ogallala has a front street which is doing shows and has alot to look at, petrified wood place, boot hill, mansion on the hill and open range is good food! Another hwy post outside of North platte as well.

[@lindahoang5123]

I miss Omaha so much. ❤️

[@lauramickey9789]

Lots of fun to watch this video. Thank you!

[@lindasolis7117]

THat zoo looks amazing! I love that you always seem to visit the places I love to go, zoos, museums, quirky roadside attractions. Really loving this trip on the Lincoln Hwy. Thanks!! 😀

[@MrsCassieToots]

I have been feeling kinda down and anxious today but those miniature mongeese (?) and other cute animals really lifted my spirits. Your daily videos are a godsend for me, so thank you so much. Also, we don't have tater tots in the UK and it's literally a crime!!!

[@bobcalderon2534]

Another great place you visited. Thanks

[@cindylk11]

Taco John’s. My sister went to college in Le Mars, Iowa a long time ago, and since there was no Taco Bell located there, Taco John’s was the only available option. And who doesn’t love Chef Boyardee? I grew up on the raviolis. The zoo was so awesome!

[@bg199083]

I remember having Chef Boyardee as a kid back during my grade school years for lunch. The spaghetti rings are my favorite, but I don't eat them anymore since i usually go for more authentic Italian pasta or food. Have a great time in Nebraska!

[@viviennemorgan7217]

i never saw a chef boyardee statue before

[@searcher00211]

Thanks for stopping by my state of Iowa! At Taco Johns...those are Potato Ole's!

[@Eighties-Jadie]

That burrito meal looked delicious 😍 I love seeing all the different foods you sample and it makes me so hungry! 😄 Omar the troll statue was cool. Loved seeing all the lovely animals especially the gorillas 🦍 I found watching the aquarium with all the fish very soothing 💖 The train ride also looked so relaxing 🚂 Thanks Jacob and best wishes ☀️

[@zerxilk8169]

really enjoying Lincoln highway with you.

[@lindacostello159]

:) I remember Chef Boyardee well. It really isn't that bad! Liked the information about him and that he really did exist!

[@stevensanfilippo6338]

Enjoyed seeing the Omaha Zoo. Hope you had a good day today heading across rural Nebraska and tomorrow I assume you’ll be to Wyoming. The Wyoming capital city Cheyenne looks to be the next major city in your journey. Some things there include the Cheyenne Depot Museum, Nelson Museum of the West, Buffalo Soldier monument, Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Wyoming Metal Art Roadside Attraction, and the Wyoming State Museum. Lots of Old West History to see in Cheyenne! Hope you spend a full day there!!

[@GEMSTONEUNIT]

ayeeeeeee omaha is my hometown hope you had fun jacob

[@angiewanders7272]

Chef Boyardee died in Parma Ohio and is buried in Chardon Ohio in All Souls Cemetery. He's in a Mausoleum with his wife.

[@TheCosmicGenius]

Mmm, Taco John's - a Midwest delight. They have locations - I worked for them way back in the late 80s, & will still eat there. I can't say the same for Taco Bell. I just don't like Taco Bell any more, but Taco John's is still worth a visit, IMHO.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Ahh we missed you again by just a few miles.

[@naokotabeuki7706]

If you're staying on highway 80 thru Nebraska you should stop in Lexington at the military museum. Also Gothenburg has the pony express station. P.s. I'd love to meet you!! You're one of my absolute favorite youtubers!

[@roknrolbilly]

when you get back to waynesville north carolina you should do a blog from there ...i would just love to see what it looks like now days ,compard to when i lived there in 80s.

[@MaliceLaStrange]

I was THRILLED to see you try taco johns! It’s what I was raised on their guacamole and potato oles are HEAVEN! Glad you liked it!

[@BeachinwiththeBoones]

Taco John's? I'll need to check to see if there is one around us. Looks yummy! Thanks for the ride along.

[@drewo6388]

Another thing to check out if you go to North Platte is Bailey Yard, the world's largest rail yard. You can check out the yard by checking out the visitors center and ascending to the top of the Golden Spike Tower.

[@TraciHilbers]

You were in Omaha? I live 2 hours to the west,Taco John's is pretty good,the tator tots are called Potato Olaes,I was just at Henry Doorley Zoo 2 weeks ago,it was raining so didn't get to see much,glad you had a great time in my state

[@JJMarkin]

Those multi-coloured tanukis had me laughing out loud. (The accent is on the first syllable, btw -- TAH noo key.) They look vaguely like a raccoon and a badger got together and had babies. As someone has already said, they're endemic to Japan, where it has become a folkloric figure, a trickster like Coyote, Anansi the Spider, or Brer Rabbit. There are actually two species: the Japanese (Nyctereutes viverrinus) and the mainland (N. procyonoides) in East Asia & Vietnam. The second variety has become an invasive species in Europe, having escaped after being introduced for its fur. I used to watch them on a now removed webcam in Latvia, and they show up often now on a webcam in Denmark. In Japan, I am told, they are in competition with North American raccoons, which were originally imported as babies to serve as pets -- but, since they do *not* make very good pets, they were let go and are now an invasive species there.

[@flashhughes1675]

Tanuki look like something from South Park.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Awesome trip! I'm learning so much! 😊 Wishing you the best always💕💜

[@Bri_like_the_Cheese_]

Lived in Omaha a number of years - so glad you made it to the zoo! Definitely should’ve eaten at King Kongs- their burgers are amazing

[@melissajensen3166]

That was a great zoo. The Tiger section reminded me of Animal Kingdom at WDW. Stay safe.

[@slapnuts4370]

Fun fact private ownership of tanukies is outlawed because people would watch anime and end up wanting a tanukie then they would release them after realizing how bad they smelled .

[@writerwarriorqueen]

Thoroughly stoked and been enjoying these video locations alot!! Such vast variety, uniqueness & fascinating places. Why I tune in. In my opinion, you're at the very top of your game right now. Incredibly well done indeed! Howdee to Jenn 🙋‍♀️👋 She is definitely a gem/keeper. Very happy you found each other. Thanks 👏 to the other fanz 😍 suggesting some idea's. Be Safe Jacob. Hopefully, you don't end up the road trip with: Diabetes, High Cholesterol &/or a Heart Attack. After consuming all that unhealthy fast food on it. Only saying that from a long time dedicated & concerned viewer. Whom cares and wants you around a long time. I've, unfortunately, had all those. Mostly due to being inherited by family lineage. But, also, from living a bad lifestyle. I proudly have now hit my goal of losing 305 pound's 🙌 All accomplished on my own with no 🚫 Surgeries, Wacky Diets nor Fitness Trainer's/Gym's.

[@biggiefitz6275]

Definitely the number 1 zoo in America and has held honors as the world's best. A few years ago a lady somehow got into the zoo during the night, climbed into one of the big cat enclosures and got bit on the hand. Smh

[@mcwatersd]

The Chef saw me through some hard times as well lol Loved the Troll . I always have mixed feelings about zoos . I see their value but at the same time hate the idea of captivity .That one looks well kept though . Keep Safe❤Keep Well❤

[@craftygrandma8506]

Excellent video. I enjoyed seeing this zoo, alot of amazing animals and fish. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@NessieMay]

Such a beautiful zoo.

[@eburro62331]

Tots with guacamole sounds great!

[@Crystalblue58]

Thanks for my trip to the zoo!

[@ScrewtopReviews]

I'm in NE. I would have come to Omaha if I knew you were coming. You should go to Monster Club and the Laka Lono tiki club before you leave.

[@brianbrewer2909]

That's my favorite zoo. He didn't show it in this video but there's "Stingray Bay" at this zoo where you can feed a pet the stingrays.

[@shyellebean9925]

The fact I grew up going here and some things I still haven’t seen before. But what I do remember is when I was a kid there was a huge male gorilla that would punch the glass of a big man stood too close 😂

[@doodlemoose]

There is so much to see in iowa! You better go back! I can send you a list of places if you would like. Lots of them are along lincoln highway. Seriously though if you come back through I would be happy to show you some places that you would enjoy. ;)

[@danielward7880]

Should have got the cheese sauce for the potatoes at Taco Johns. Have one close to where I live and the cheese sauce is awesome with the potatoes

[@salty6pence672]

Anyone else start singing BEASTIE BOYS?

[@markdraskovics5274]

HEY, JACOB Well the Lincoln Highway is Turning out to be a Really cool experience And It's been lots Of fun so Far I enjoyed the Zoo also they have all The different types of animals and the Viewing platform set up really cool you can See each animal In his own awesome Exhibit Well that was a fun day So let's Just keep up the Cool Experience Traveling down the Old Lincoln Highway Take Care drive safe and will see you on the next video

[@alexharrison808]

You should check out the Columbus Zoo.

[@TheFacrecords]

Troll out of control!