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What’s New at the Zoo
NEW Glowing Wild Tickets—Now Available
Tickets are now available for our newest evening event, Glowing Wild! Join us for an immersive lantern experience and celebrate wildlife in a whole new light.
Important Notice of Guest Impact
Exciting upgrades are underway! Some pathways will be rerouted, and guest access will be limited on select days.
Spring Safari Camp
Give your young animal lover a wild spring break! March 24–27—limited spots available!
Don't Miss Out on Member Perks!
Become a member to enjoy exclusive perks and discounts, including discounted Glowing Wild tickets.
Caring for Sumatran Orangutan Berani Through Kidney Disease
DZCA Welcomes First Somali Wild Ass Foal
Important Notice of Guest Impact
@DenverZoo in the Wild
An update on Sumatran orangutan Berani 🧡
Our dedicated Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams are closely monitoring Berani, our 32-year-old Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutan, as he navigates end-stage kidney failure. Berani has been voluntarily participating in aspects of his healthcare and treatment, a testament to the incredible trust he has in our teams and the strong bonds they’ve formed over the years. As part of that trust and care, he takes part in blood draws, allowing our teams to monitor his kidney values. Despite his diagnosis, Berani remains stable for now, engaging with his care team, enjoying enrichment, and spending time with his daughters, Cerah and Siska, and mate, Eirina.
Not only is Berani a beloved member of our animal family, but he also has captured hearts worldwide for stepping in to care for Cerah after her mother’s passing in 2020, a behavior rarely seen in male orangutans.
As we prepare for the difficult road ahead, our teams are ensuring his final chapter is filled with comfort, dignity, and love. 🧡
Read more about Berani’s journey and how we’re supporting him by visiting the link in our bio.
Photo Credit: Volunteers Joanna Ashton and Mark Rinker and Animal Care Specialists Christa K. and Rebecca S.
❄️ Delayed Start and Operational Update ❄️
Due to the snow, DZCA will open at noon on Friday, February 21. We`ll see you soon!
Also, please note that your route around the Zoo from February 21–23 and February 27–March 2 will be a little different than usual as we replace our water main. When you enter the Zoo, be sure to head to the left! The pathway between Samburu Grille and Primate Panorama will be closed—all guests will need to use the east campus pathway and may need to double back to access certain areas.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
🍪🐾 Cookie Alert at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! 🐾🍪
Now until March 16, Girl Scouts of Colorado will be selling cookies on weekends at our Main Entry Plaza. We`re proud to support our community and celebrate local initiatives like this. Swing by, grab your favorite cookies, and join us in supporting our amazing Girl Scouts!
#GirlScoutCookies #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SupportLocalCommunity
Gunther and Kal are loving their outdoor habitat, and we’re thrilled to announce that a brand-new, improved space with more opportunities to watch the gorillas engage in their environment will be opening around March 2025. Stay tuned for more updates and come see these incredible boys in action!
🎥: Volunteer photographer Mark R.
📸: Volunteer photographer Joanne A.
#DenverZooConservationAlliance #Gorilla #PrimatePanorama
