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Welcome to Denver Zoo!
For further information, please call (303) 376-4800. Don't miss one of our most popular Zoo events - feeding time!

Purchase your tickets online!


Bird World will be closed on Tues., June 10
Location
Located in Denver's City Park, the Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street.
Address

2300 Steele Street

Denver, CO 80205

Directions
See written directions below and/or visit Mapquest.
Hours
Open every day of the year

Oct.1-March 31 - 10 am to 5 pm
Admission gates close at 4:00 pm

April 1-Sept 30 - 9 am to 6 pm
Admission gates close at 5:00 pm

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission


Purchase your tickets online!


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GROUP DISCOUNTS

Plan a group trip to the Zoo and save!

We are pleased that your group is planning a visit to Denver Zoo! A discount on admission is available for groups of 10 or more paid admissions. We encourage groups to pre-purchase their passes in order to receive a lower rate. Non-profit organizations with 10 or more paid admissions receive the lowest rate with proof of non-profit status. Accredited school groups can take advantage of school group rates through Education.

If you are interested in pre-purchasing passes, please complete the Group Sales Form (59k PDF) and return it at least 10 days prior to your visit date. We will process the number of group passes you have requested and return them to the address you have indicated on the attached form or hold them at Will Call. These passes are non-refundable, but are good for a full season. Passes may be used for a group event or individually. They are great for presents or company incentives.

***Reservations may only be made if you are a non-profit group, if you are purchasing passes in increments of 50 or more or buying tickets ahead of time***

If you are not buying group tickets ahead of time or your group does not qualify to make a reservation you must buy your tickets at the ticket window on the day of your arrival.


Click to print faxable Group Sales Order Form
59k PDF Adobe Get Acrobat Reader


For further information, please call (303) 376-4873.

WINTER SEASON:  October 1, 2007-MARCH 31 2008

Oct. – March

Regular
admission

Groups of
10-49

Groups of
50-99

Groups of
100+ or non-profits*

 

 

 

 

 

Adults (ages 12-64)

$9.00

$7.75

$7.25

$6.25

Seniors (ages 65+)

$6.00

$6.00

$5.50

$5.00

Children (ages 3-11)

$5.00

$4.50

$4.25

$3.75

2 and under

Free

Free

Free

Free

SUMMER SEASON: APRIL 01, 2008 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

April - Sept.

Regular
admission

Groups of
10-49

Groups of
50-99

Groups of
100+ or non-profits*

 

 

 

 

 

Adults (ages 12-64)

$12.00

$10.25

$9.00

$8.25

Seniors (ages 65+)

$9.00

$7.50

$6.50

$6.00

Children (ages 3-11)

$7.00

$6.00

$5.50

$4.75

2 and under

Free

Free

Free

Free


Group passes are non-refundable, but are good for a season and may be used for a group event or individually. They make great presents and company incentives!





DENVER
ZOO CONSIGNMENT PROGRAM

Denver Zoo is excited to offer your company the opportunity to come and visit the Zoo throughout the entire year at a discounted price!  The tickets are good for any daytime admission, including our special daytime events. If your company is interested please fill out the accompanying form and mail or fax it in at the beginning of the year to get your company started on savings at the zoo.

Click here to print faxable Consignment ordering form (24k PDF)

Remember, you will only be charged for the tickets sold if you return them before December 31. If they are not returned before December 31 you will be charged for the full order.

Consignment tickets may be either picked up at Will Call in Guest Services or they can be mailed out after signing your contract.

Tourism Sales Ordering Policies:

  • Passes may not be sold for amounts over than the prices listed above
  • Passes will not be mailed or cannot be picked up until signed contract is received.
  • Please call 303-376-4873 to arrange Pick-Up of passes
  • Passes are good from January 1 – December 31, daytime admission only

The prices for Consignment tickets are as follows:
Adult (12-64) – $8.00
Child (3-11) - $4.50
Senior (65+) - $5.75

For further information please feel free to contact Felise Buckheart at 303-376-4873 or fbuckheart@denverzoo.org


Parking
Free
Public Transportation
Save time, money and the environment and take public transportation to Denver Zoo! When planning a trip via light rail or bus use Denver Zoo's address 2300 Steele Street, Denver CO 80205. Visit RTD's web site at
www.rtd-denver.com and use the trip planner tool to catch a ride to the zoo!
Picnic Lunches
Picnic lunches with coolers are fine to bring into the zoo, however, we ask that you do not bring glass containers or alcohol. Picnic where you can find a nice spot. Please do not feed the animals or bring picnic food inside restaurants.
Dogs or family pets

Sorry, no pets are allowed in Denver Zoo with the exception of Certified Assistance dogs accompanied by a handicapped person.

Locate a pet friendly hotel listing from DDFL.org at http://www.ddfl.org/paw.htm.

Directions to Denver Zoo

From the North:
Take I-25 south to I-70 (exit #214) then take I-70 East to Colorado Boulevard south (Exit #276-B). Go south on Colorado Boulevard for 2 miles to 23rd Avenue and turn right (west). The main entrance is on 23rd Ave. about 1/2 mile down on the left (south).


From the South:
Take I-25 North to Colorado Boulevard (exit #204). Go north on Colorado Boulevard for 5 miles to 23rd Avenue and turn left (west). The main entrance is on 23rd Avenue about 1/2 mile down on the left (south).

From the East:
Take I-70 West to Colorado Boulevard south (Exit #276-B). Go south on Colorado Boulevard for 2 miles to 23rd avenue and turn right (west). The main entrance is on 23rd Avenue about 1/2 mile down on the left (south).


From the West:
Take I-70 East to Colorado Boulevard south (Exit #276-B). Go south on Colorado Boulevard for 2 miles to 23rd Avenue and turn right (west). The main entrance is on 23rd Avenue about 1/2 mile down on the left (south).

OR

Take 6th Avenue east to Josephine Turn left (north) on Josephine and go to 23rd Avenue. Make a right (east) on 23rd Avenue, the zoo is about 1/2 mile down 23rd on your right (south).

So click on what interests you to start your personal online adventure through Denver Zoo, or call (303) 376-4800.

RTD buses also serve the downtown and Denver Zoo area with the route 32 bus stopping in front entrance of the Zoo and the route 20 stopping in front of the museum next door to the Zoo.

 

SERVICES & ACCESSIBILITY

How can we be of assistance?

Denver Zoo is committed to exceeding the standards set for visitors with special needs. Full-service restroom facilities that accommodate the physically challenged are available in Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and the Gates Center. Baby changing stations are available at all locations. Please note: All security officers or any staff person can assist with lost persons, first aid and lost and found. Denver Zoo is a non-smoking facility.

wagons

Baby Strollers, Wagons, Motorized Wheel Chairs and Adult Pushchairs:

Visit the Wagon Rental at the main entrance for rental of wagons ($6.00), strollers ($4.00), pushchairs ($4.00) and double safari wagons ($9.00). We also have Motorized Wheel Chairs which are available for $25.00 (must be 18 years of age to operate; no reservations can be made, it is first come first served).

Safari Shuttle:

For only $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children and seniors, you can ride in the comfort of an open-air electric vehicle that tours the Zoo paths at regular intervals. Pay one price and ride all day! An ADA-equipped car is available with limited seating.

The shuttle runs Friday-Sundays and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Tickets can be purchased from the tram driver only. The stops are located at the main entrance (near the Wild Encounters in front of Gates Center), near Northern Shores (across from the giraffe house meadow), the old west gate and by the train/carousel. It completes a full cycle approximately every twenty minutes. (Safari Shuttle will only be operating Friday - Sunday and holidays this year, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, weather permitting.)

Denver Zoo Pioneer Train:

Take a spin around Denver Zoo's picturesque Pachyderm Park on the nation's first natural gas-powered Zoo train. Just $2 per person (members receive a discounted rate of $1.50; they must show their membership card in order to receive the discount), the train provides you with exotic views of primates, rhinos, elephants, plus the scenic Downtown Denver skyline! Train runs daily, weather permitting.

Endangered Species Carousel:

Take a trip around the animal world on Denver Zoo's Endangered Species Carousel! It features hand-carved wooden replicas of some of Denver's most popular residents including a polar bear mom and cubs, giraffes, okapi and baby gorilla. A round trip ticket costs just $2 (members receive a discounted rate of $1.50; they must show their membership card in order to receive the discount).

Refreshments & Gifts:

The Samburu Grille and the Kibongi Market are open daily and located near the main entrance. Seasonal snacks and specialty gifts (like safari outfitters) are also located throughout the Zoo. Checks, Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

ATM Machine:

An ATM machine is located in the Kibongi Market at the Main Entrance.

Lost & Found:

Located at the Welcome Center in the Main Entrance.

First Aid:

We take care of "owies," and, if needed, paramedic service is available. Please ask any security officer or employee to assist you.

 


FREE DAYS

2008 Free Days

Monday, January 14
Saturday, January 26
Thursday, January 31
Thursday, February 14
Tuesday, October 7
Saturday, October 18
Sunday, November 2
Sunday, November 9
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