It's Family fun!

No doubt about it, Denver Zoo is a popular place for children! That's why we've put together special programs designed just for kids. These programs are led by staff, contract instructors and volunteers who have backgrounds in early childhood and elementary education, animal behavior and environmental education. All personnel who work with children have completed background checks.

Advance registration is required. Download the registration form (20k PDF) or New!  Register online for the following programs.


Bunk with the Beasts
Have a Sleepover at the Zoo!  Fun and unforgettable programs for families, kids, schools, scouts and youth organizations are available.

Zoo Camps
Experience the WILDEST camps in town! Denver Zoo Mini-Camps offer a fun and educational way to spend those days off of school, offered during school breaks October-February.  Spring Safari and Summer Safari are week-long camps during spring break and summer vacation.

Family Book Club
A zoo-rific opportunity for parents, infants, toddlers and young children to attend a program as a family.   

Tot Trekkers
Play-based activities, animal visits, age-appropriate crafts and fun stories for toddlers and their parents.  For ages 2-3 with adult. 

KinderQuest
Children ages 4 and 5 delve into the amazing animal world through animal encounters and observations, zoo tours, interactive activities and sensory experiences. 

Junior Explorers
Children ages 6 to 8 dig a little deeper into animal and environmental topics through hands-on investigations, animal observations and encounters, zoo tours and more.

New! - DZ Naturalists
Kids ages 9 to 11 interested in animals and science are challenged to delve into environmental topics that will make a difference to future generations. 

Teen Programs
Whether you’re curious about what it would be like to work with animals or just like to learn more about animal science, the Zoo’s the place for you!  Follow this link to our many programs for teens and pre-teens, including career programs, science programs and our teen volunteer program.

NEW! - Denver Zoo Keeper Experience
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a zookeeper? Come spend a morning with Denver Zoo Education animal keepers while you learn about what is involved in being a zookeeper and have the opportunity to get some hands on experience working around live animals.