LaVista is located just southwest of Omaha and offers both the small town atmosphere and the Big City Adventures. South Omaha is the explorer excited to experience new adventures. A visit to this part of Omaha and you'll discover the world's largest indoor desert over the world's largest nocturnal exhibit next to America's largest indoor rainforest and the country's largest zoo aquarium. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo is a full-on interactive experience for all ages. With more than 100 acres of botanical beauty, Lauritzen Gardens offers an urban oasis filled with exquisite sights, sounds and scents. Visit in and around South 24th Street and you'll feel the Latino influence - from the El Museo Latino Art and History museum to the murals, intricately tiled sidewalks and authentic cuisine - you will definitely feel and taste the flavor of the area. Further south, plunge down a water slide at Fun Plex or wager on a race at Horseman's Park; this part of the city offers diversity around every corner.