Lincoln Children’s Zoo BROWSE Program

The following information was shared by Jake Beirman at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo regarding their browse program.

The most common and well-liked browse for the animals at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo are listing on this page. There is a special notation for the species the animals enjoy for their bark, and can be accepted outside of the “leafy” season. If people have species not on the list, they can contact me, and I can check against our larger database. Delivery is preferred, and there is a service area next to the giraffe barn (Gate C) on the Northwest side of the zoo for drop-off. I am happy to pick up branches myself, but it must be scheduled in advance. If companies could give me a heads up when they have a trim or removal scheduled I can swing by and fill up our trailer or have some dropped off. If we could receive branches 2-3 times a week, that would be plenty.

Ideally, we would receive branches the same day they are cut. We cannot accept branches that are dead or dying, diseased or infested, or chemically treated. We are also always looking for large logs or tree trunks, but those would have to be delivered only.

CONTACT

Jake Beierman

402-926-1117

jbeierman@lincolnzoo.org

Browse Program Species

CANNOT HAVE

Pine

Evergreen

Oak

Maple

Cherry

Walnut

CAN USE

Ash

Pear*

Birch*

Mulberry*

Elm*

Willow*

Hackberry

Linden

Sycamore

Crab Apple

Aspen

Honeysuckle

Cottonwood

Catalpa

Box Elder

*Denotes species that can be accepted without leaves