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There's always something new at Denver Zoo! Mark your calendar for our special public events and membership events below. Also check out the daily schedule of fun, interactive events, including special shows and animal demonstrations.


Spend School Break Days at the Zoo
Do your kids need to get out of the house during upcoming school breaks? Try our all-day Mini-Camps: A fun experience and a chance to learn about animals at Denver Zoo.






MAY

Support Denver Zoo by eating great pizza!
Visit any participating Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza location and receive 10% off your bill! An additional 10% will be donated back to support Denver Zoo's local conservation projects!

Offer Valid: April 1 - September 30

Show your:
Zoo Membership Card
Zoo Admission Ticket Receipt*
Zoo Volunteer or Staff Badge

At participating Beau Jo's Colorado Style Pizza locations and you will receive 10% off your bill!

This promotion not valid with any other promotions or discounts, and has no cash value. Participating locations include Idaho Springs, Denver, Arvada, Boulder, Fort Collins and Evergreen. * Zoo Admission Ticket Receipt must be redeemed at Beau Jo's the day of zoo visit. Discount applied to food and non-alcoholic purchases.


JUNE

** Zoo will be closing at noon on Thursday, June 21 **

Do at the Zoo
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Do At The Zoo
Thursday, June 21
7 – 10 p.m.

No guests under 21 years of age will be admitted (including infants)
Admission: $175 for general admission; $300 for VIP. Tickets go on sale March 15.

All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Join us for a party filled with great food and entertainment! Take a summer stroll while you sip cocktails, dine on creative cuisine from some of Denver's best restaurants and enjoy the area's finest live entertainment. It's an annual "can't-miss" event!

Members, receive an early bird discount price of $150 when you purchase your tickets between March 15 to April 27.



JULY
Date Night
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Denver Zoo Date Night: A Night Out with Your Honey
Sunday, July 8
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $40 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, July 5 at 5 p.m.

Take a walk on the wild side with Denver Zoo’s Date Night: A Night Out with Your Honey. Enjoy the start of the summer with a meal showcasing some real sweet stuff.

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Denver Zoo Date Night: A Dash of Asian Spice
Sunday, July 15
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $60 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, July 12 at 5 p.m.

Take a journey to the far ends of the earth during Denver Zoo’s Date Night: A Dash of Asian Spice. Be the one of first to dine afterhours at Denver Zoo’s Toyota Elephant Passage and have some of Denver Zoo’s newest residents be your host during this unique date experience.

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Denver Zoo Date Night: Dining on the Pacific Rim
Sunday, July 22
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $60 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, July 19 at 5 p.m.

Take a journey to the far ends of the earth during Denver Zoo’s Date Night: Dining on the Pacific Rim. Be the one of first to dine afterhours at Denver Zoo’s Toyota Elephant Passage and have some of Denver Zoo’s newest residents be your host during this unique date experience.


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Singles Safari

Singles Safari
Friday, July 27
7 – 10 p.m.

No guests under 21 years of age will be admitted (including infants)
Admission: $35 per person, limited tickets available.
Purchase your tickets now!

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Come shake your tail feathers with Denver's swinging singles. Denver Zoo is offering an evening to escape the usual bar crowd and mingle with some wild things. Sip exotic cocktails while we set the mood for some mating games and wild tours throughout the zoo. Singles will enjoy animal encounters and a menu of decadent appetizers sure to please every palate.

Tickets include after-hours zoo admission, appetizers, beer and wine, interactive animal encounters and a chance to meet some of Denver's finest with hopes of finding some animal attraction.

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Photo Safari

Early Morning Photo Safari with Mike's Camera
CLASS:
Thursday, July 26
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
at Mike's Camera, Denver
759 S. Colorado Blvd

PHOTO SAFARI:
Sunday, July 29
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
at Denver Zoo

Cost: $85 per person

Join Mike's Camera and Denver Zoo for a wild photography workshop. You'll get class instruction followed by an early morning private, up-close animal experience and a guided walking tour at the Denver Zoo where you'll get hands-on photography instruction long before the doors opens to the public.

 


AUGUST
Date Night
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Denver Zoo Date Night:
Sunday, August 5
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $40 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, August 2 at 5 p.m.
Purchase your tickets now!

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Join us for Denver's most unique night on the tow with Denver Zoo's Date Night: Surf and Conserve – Sustainable Seafood. Learn about smart seafood choices and their impact on the environment. Dine on an eco-savvy seafood cuisine and meet some of Denver Zoo's water dwelling residents.

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Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Social
Presented by
Boulder Ice Cream

Saturday, August 11
6:30 – 9 p.m.

Admission: $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 3–11; children ages 2 and under are free
Tickets available until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 8
Members’ Ice Cream Social coupons are no longer valid for this event.

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Enjoy the dog days of summer with a good old ice cream social and FUN-raiser during this year's Denver Zoo Ice Cream Social. Net proceeds from this year's Ice Cream Social will benefit Denver Zoo's Red Apple Fund for Life-Long Learning, which makes it possible for all individuals — no matter their economic circumstances — to discover the wonders of animals through participation in Denver Zoo education programs. With a zoo-li-cious sundae in hand, enjoy the Northern Shores playground as well as animal demonstrations, interactive interpretive stations, and free rides on the Conservation Carousel and Train. Bring a picnic or purchase food at one of the zoo's concessions. Members’ Ice Cream Social coupons are no longer valid for this event.

Date Night
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Denver Zoo Date Night: A Taste From the Other Side of the Pond
Sunday, August 19
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $45 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, August 17 at 5 p.m.
Purchase your tickets now!

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Take a journey to the far ends of the earth during Denver Zoo’s Date Night: A Taste From the Other Side of the Pond. Be the one of first to dine afterhours at Denver Zoo’s Toyota Elephant Passage and have some of Denver Zoo’s newest residents be your host during this unique date experience.


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Denver Zoo Date Night: East Meets West Fusion
Sunday, August 26
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $60 per person, limited tickets available.
Ticket sales end Thursday, August 23 at 5 p.m.
Purchase your tickets now!

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Take a journey to the far ends of the earth during Denver Zoo’s Date Night: East Meets West Fusion. Be the one of first to dine afterhours at Denver Zoo’s Toyota Elephant Passage and have some of Denver Zoo’s newest residents be your host during this unique date experience.


CHILD & FAMILY PROGRAMS - August


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BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT BUNK

Eco Explorer
August 17-18

Advance registration is required. Download the registration form (20k PDF) or Register online for one of these programs.
For more information call 720-337-1494 or email edsupport@denverzoo.org.

SEPTEMBER

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Photo Safari

Early Morning Photo Safari with Mike's Camera
CLASS:
Thursday, September 20
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
at Mike's Camera, Denver
759 S. Colorado Blvd

PHOTO SAFARI:
Sunday, September 23
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
at Denver Zoo

Cost: $85 per person

Join Mike's Camera and Denver Zoo for a wild photography workshop. You'll get class instruction followed by an early morning private, up-close animal experience and a guided walking tour at the Denver Zoo where you'll get hands-on photography instruction long before the doors opens to the public.

Scout Night
Saturday, September 29
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Admission: TBD


Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and their families are invited to the Zoo for a special after-hours event that meets scout requirements. Delve into the amazing adaptations of nocturnal animals as you watch the sunset and explore the Zoo at night. Don't miss up-close animal encounters, an after-dark safari with real night vision scopes, free carousel rides and treats, crafts, activities, entertainment and Scout Night commemorative patches!

ReDirect Guide Green Sprouts Festival
Sunday, September 30
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Activities free with zoo admission


Green Sprouts Festival is a fun, festive and educational one-day event for the whole family that celebrates and promotes the nurturing of life through nature. From pregnancy to childhood, parents can learn about and explore eco-friendly, community-involved, natural, and healthy options to raising their families.

CHILD & FAMILY PROGRAMS - September


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BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT BUNK

Watching Wildlife
September 21-22

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNK
Wildlife Badge
September 21-22

Outdoor Creativity
September 8-9

Advance registration is required. Download the registration form (20k PDF) or Register online for one of these programs.
For more information call 720-337-1494 or email edsupport@denverzoo.org.

OCTOBER

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Boo After Dark

Boo After Dark
Friday, October 26
6:30 – 9 p.m.

Advance ticket sales only, this event sells outAdmission: $15 for adults; $10 for children
Purchase your tickets now!

Tickets will not be available at the door. All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges will be made.

Have you ever wished to be a princess? Or dreamed of being a super hero? Join Denver Zoo's nocturnal creatures during a special night time additional of Boo At The Zoo. Enjoy trick-or-treating stations throughout the zoo while supporting Denver Zoo's mission to provided exceptional care to our resident animals.

Boo At The Zoo
Saturday, October 27 – Sunday, October 28
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Activities included with the price of admission


The 28th annual Boo At The Zoo offers more than 25 trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and exciting family-friendly entertainment under the canopy of the beautiful fall foliage of Denver Zoo.

CHILD & FAMILY PROGRAMS - October


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BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT BUNK
Animals Try-It
October 6-7

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNK
Wildlife Badge
October 20-21

CUB SCOUT BUNK
Rainforest Wonders
October 5-6

Advance registration is required. Download the registration form (20k PDF) or Register online for one of these programs.
For more information call 720-337-1494 or email edsupport@denverzoo.org.

 

 

NOVEMBER

Zoo Lights Members' Preview
November 30 – December 2
5-9 p.m.
Admission: $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 3 – 11; $6 for ages 65+; children ages 2 and under are free.


Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected.

CHILD & FAMILY PROGRAMS - November


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BROWNIE GIRL SCOUT BUNK
Eco Explorer
November 3-4

JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT BUNK
Plants & Animals
November 17-18

Advance registration is required. Download the registration form (20k PDF) or Register online for one of these programs.
For more information call 720-337-1494 or email edsupport@denverzoo.org.

 

DECEMBER

Zoo Lights
December 3 – January 2
5-9 p.m.
Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for children ages 3 – 11; $8 for ages 65+; children ages 2 and under are free. Members receive a $2 discount on tickets


Come and experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected.