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What’s New at the Zoo
'Tis the Zoo Lights Season
Don’t miss Denver’s favorite holiday tradition! Keep in mind, the most popular weekends and time slots sell out quickly.
Ring in the New Year—Adult Night Jan 1
Celebrate the New Year with us—kid-free! Tickets include one drink ticket, silent disco, carousel karaoke, and holiday fun.
Gift a DZCA Membership
Give the gift of wonder! When you gift a membership, your recipient gets early access and discounts for Zoo Lights.
Holiday Adoption Kits Are Here!
Includes your choice of a plush rhino or capybara—plus a limited-edition DZCA ornament.
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✨ Zoo Lights is glowing brighter than ever and there’s still time to visit! ✨
As you plan your holiday outings, make Denver’s favorite tradition part of the celebration. This year’s Zoo Lights brings fun new flavors to the German Village Lounge featuring festive food options you won’t find during the day. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the brand-new photo ops from Santa’s sleigh and angel wings and the new immersive moments throughout Primate Panorama, Tropical Discovery, and beyond.
We’re heading into the final weeks of Zoo Lights, so don’t miss your chance to soak in the magic and support wildlife conservation along the way.
Make Zoo Lights part of your holiday tradition by visiting the link in bio.
The season just got a whole lot hoppier! 🤍 🎁✨
A very limited number of custom-made Marshmallow plushies, inspired by our adorable albino wallaby, are here and available in person or online while supplies last.
Make it extra merry by adding an Adoption Kit to your plush, and for a limited time, you’ll receive a FREE exclusive DZCA ornament.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more!
Adopt an Animal presented in partnership with @ChildrensColo.
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Dave Kenny, who served as Denver Zoo’s Head Veterinarian and was a key figure in our history.
Thirty-six years ago, Dr. Kenny became only the second veterinarian to work at the Zoo. Over the years, he was widely recognized as the public face during the hand-raising of Klondike and Snow, our famous polar bear cubs who captured hearts around the world. He also supported the Zoo’s global conservation efforts as our Conservation Veterinary Coordinator. His collective work reflects a deep commitment to our early wildlife conservation efforts.
Dr. Kenny’s leadership, expertise and dedication left a lasting impact on our team and the animals he worked tirelessly to care for. His work helped lay the foundation for the robust veterinary team we have today and advanced improvements in animal care that continue to shape our standards.
We share our condolences with his family, friends, and former colleagues, and we honor his enduring legacy within our community.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Mahali! 🎉
Everyone’s favorite potato has officially turned 23!
Earlier this year, we announced that Mahali would be moving to a wildlife preserve in Texas, but his departure timeline has shifted, meaning we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate his big day right here at DZCA.
Animal Care Specialist Ben T. crafted a special birthday cake made from Mahali’s pellet mixture, topped with apples, bananas and strawberries. Guests gathered to sing him Happy Birthday and watched him joyfully devour his treat.
Here’s to you, Mahali! 🥔🦛
@itsbentumnus
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