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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
Celebrate Shark Week July 26–Aug 1
Make waves at Stingray Cove™ with mermaid meet-and-greets, live chalk art, prizes, dance parties and fin-tastic ocean-themed fun for all ages.
Summer Adult Nights
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.
Enter Our Animal Birthday Sweepstakes
Now’s your chance to win an unforgettable animal experience with our flamingos, lion cubs or Harley!
Remembering Kai: A Farewell to our Cape Buffalo Calf
BABY BULLETIN: Hesty’s Baby is Here!
Having a Field Day: Stepping out from Behind the Screen a…
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Stephanie Reaves, one of our own graphic designers, joined our Field Conservation team near Leadville to document this year`s boreal toad tadpole release firsthand, and what she experienced brought our conservation mission into focus in a whole new way.
"Seeing the connection between the work happening in our toad barn and the efforts taking place in the field reinforced that every step [...] plays an important role in supporting the recovery of an endangered species."
From behind the scenes animal management to the moment 3,500 tadpoles met their new alpine home, Stephanie wrote about what it meant to see conservation not just from behind a screen, but up close and personal. 🏔️🐸
Read her full field day story:https://denverzoo.org/zootales/having-a-field-day-stepping-out-from-behind-the-screen-and-into-the-mountains/
#BorealToad #TeamToad #FieldConservation #DenverZooConservationAlliance #Colorado #SavingWildlifeTogether #BehindTheScenes
![Stephanie Reaves, one of our own graphic designers, joined our Field Conservation team near Leadville to document this year's boreal toad tadpole release firsthand, and what she experienced brought our conservation mission into focus in a whole new way.
"Seeing the connection between the work happening in our toad barn and the efforts taking place in the field reinforced that every step [...] plays an important role in supporting the recovery of an endangered species."
From behind the scenes animal management to the moment 3,500 tadpoles met their new alpine home, Stephanie wrote about what it meant to see conservation not just from behind a screen, but up close and personal. 🏔️🐸
Read her full field day story:https://denverzoo.org/zootales/having-a-field-day-stepping-out-from-behind-the-screen-and-into-the-mountains/
#BorealToad #TeamToad #FieldConservation #DenverZooConservationAlliance #Colorado #SavingWildlifeTogether #BehindTheScenes](https://denverzoo.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
🐧 Lucy has beaten the odds twice.
When she hatched in October 2024, Lucy spent her first weeks in the ICU battling a respiratory illness, hand-reared by our Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams with specialized treatment and round-the-clock support. She recovered fully and made her home at African Penguin Point.
More recently, Lucy suddenly presented in respiratory distress with neurologic signs that alarmed her care team. Our Veterinary Medicine team stabilized her quickly, and a suspected anaphylactic reaction (one of the rarest occurrences in birds) sent her back to the ICU for more than a month of daily treatments, tube feedings, and painstaking patient care.
She`s now back home, reintegrating with her flock and already giving Animal Care Specialists a run for their money. That`s our girl. 🐧
Stories like Lucy`s are only possible because of the dedicated partnership between our Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care teams, who showed up when she needed us the most. Thank you for everything you do.
#AfricanPenguin #DenverZooConservationAlliance #AnimalCare #VeterinaryMedicine #SavingWildlifeTogether
It’s the end of #NationalZookeeperWeek and to every Animal Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, thank you. Thank you for the early mornings, the patience, the creativity, the grief, the joy, and the unwavering dedication to the animals in your care. You are the heart of Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Thank you for showing us what it truly means to save wildlife together. 🐾🤍
Due to forecasted extreme heat tomorrow (Sunday, July 26), we`re opening early at 8:00 a.m. so you can enjoy the Zoo during the coolest part of the day. ☀️
Here`s what to know before your visit:
• The Zoo will be open from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. for both members and the general public.
• Timed entry reservations are suspended for the day, and all admission tickets will be honored at any time during operating hours.
• Outdoor animal demonstrations will conclude at 12:00 p.m.
• Lorikeet Adventure, Stingray Cove and Primate Panorama Forest Aviary will remain open as scheduled. Pre-scheduled tours, education programs, private events and paid animal encounters will continue as planned.
The following attractions will close at noon:
• Denver Zoo Railroad
• Conservation Carousel
• Gorilla Trek
• Wallaby Way
• Food and beverage snack carts and kiosks (excluding Dippin` Dots). Please note, restaurants will remain open throughout the day.
Need a break from the heat? Cool off in our climate-controlled Chill Zone in Zoo Gardens or Wild Tales Theater (4D Theater).
We recommend arriving early, staying hydrated and planning for a hot day. You can read some more hot weather tips at the link in our bio!
