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Celebrating 130 Years—Together
For 130 years, the Zoo has been a place where Colorado comes a little closer to wildlife—and our story is still being written.
What’s New at the Zoo
130th Summer Celebration: Now–Sept 7
Join us for a summer-long celebration with exciting surprises, fun activities, and all-new experiences in honor of our 130th anniversary. One visit won’t be enough!
Help Us Name Our Baby Orangutan!
Donate $5 to vote for one of these three names for our itty-bitty ape—Rambutan, Oka or Jamartin.
Three Adult Nights. Three Themes. One Wild Summer.
A 21+ summer Adult Night series featuring three uniquely themed nights: Pride Prom, Americana, and Celebrate Colorado.
Flock Party Tickets on Sale Now
Join us August 22 for an afternoon of style, conservation, and all-inclusive celebration as we toast 130 years of impact.
BABY BULLETIN: Hesty’s Baby is Here!
Remembering Rudy
A Message from Cristal Torres DeHerrera
@DenverZoo in the Wild
You`re invited to join us for a summer-long celebration filled with exciting surprises and all-new experiences in honor of our 130th anniversary! With animal birthday parties, extended Zoo hours, member exclusives, special events and more, there`s something new to discover, all season long.
Here`s what`s in store as we celebrate 130 years together:
🎉 Catch the Celebration Squad roaming the Zoo with fun games, giveaways, and dance parties.
🎂 Celebrate a few wild animal birthdays with special celebrations for our flamingo flock, Harley and his animal Ambassador friends, and our lion cubs!
☀️ Beat the heat and the crowds with member early entry and select extended hours! The Zoo is open exclusively to members 8:00–9:00 a.m. through Labor Day and then on select Fridays + Saturdays this summer, we`re open for all guests until 9:00 p.m.
🐾 Say hi to amazing Animal Ambassadors at the Main Entrance from 8:00–9:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:00 p.m.
📸 Don`t miss photo-worthy moments across the Zoo to help commemorate your visit.
⛰️ Visit the Colorado Lounge in Wildlife Plaza for local brews, local artists and more.
One visit won`t be enough! Join us all summer as we celebrate 130 unforgettable years of wonder, connection and conservation. Learn more by visiting the link in our bio. 💛
Happy birthday, Tavi and Kelele! 🎂
Our spotted hyenas celebrated their June birthdays in style today with an outdoor picnic courtesy of their Animal Care team, complete with a lamb carcass, goat milk flowers, fresh cut fruit, and whipped cream for dessert, all laid out on a hand-painted gingham tablecloth.
Guests got to watch the matriarchal dynamic play out in real time: since hyenas are a female-dominant species, Tavi commanded the meal, with Kelele deferring to her on food and resources. Guests also got to watch them engage in their natural caching behavior where they hide their food to eat later. 🦴
Come visit Pahali Ya Simba and see this incredible duo in person!
#HappyBirthday #SpottedHyena #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #PahaliYaSimba #SavingWildlifeTogether
🌊 Happy #WorldOceansDay!
Dive into the aquariums of Tropical Discovery, get up close with rays at Stingray Cove, or catch our sea lions basking in the sun, swimming laps, and stealing the spotlight. 🦭
Come celebrate the ocean with us today! 🌊🐟
#WorldOceansDay #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #TropicalDiscovery #Stingray #SeaLions #OceanConservation
First-time mom Hesty gave birth to a precious baby boy last week and we need your help picking the perfect name for him! With a $5 donation per vote, you can vote for your favorite name from his Animal Care team`s top choices below:
🧡 Rambutan (ram-BOO-tan): A bright red tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia and a favorite snack for orangutans.
🧡 Oka (OH-kuh): A traditional Balinese boy`s name with meanings rooted in family, such as "child" or "heir."
🧡 Jamartin (ja-MAR-tahn): An ode to Dr. Jamartin Sihite, a celebrated conservationist dedicated to protecting Indonesia`s wild orangutans.
Your contribution goes beyond choosing a name. It helps provide world-class care for Hesty and her little one while supporting conservation efforts for Critically Endangered Sumatran orangutans in the wild.
Vote now by visiting the link in our bio!
📸: Animal Care Specialist @christa.love
