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What’s New at the Zoo
Summer at DZCA—Join Us for Extended Zoo Hours!
Stay late and beat the heat and crowds with extended Zoo hours every Friday and Saturday, June 20–August 9—featuring live music, demos, and 50% off admission after 3 p.m.!
DZCA Will Open at 7:30 a.m. on June 20 and June 21
Entry time will be honored regardless of ticket time. Learn more about how you can beat the heat and stay cool!
Member Early Entry
Members, are you taking advantage of early entry? Visit from 9–10 a.m. before the general public!
Summer Stampede Brunch presented by The Herd
Join our annual brunch with DZCA’s young professionals’ group, The Herd. Plus, Herd members get in for FREE!
Sea Lions Make a Splash
From CO to CA: DZCA Experts Support Marine Mammals in Crisis
Even Tigers Go to the Dentist
@DenverZoo in the Wild
#ICYMI: Waffles the African pancake tortoise is a mommy! This baby marks the first-ever pancake tortoise hatchling at DZCA. She might be small right now, but she represents a BIG win for her Critically Endangered species. The Zoo is also home to three other pancake tortoises including Short-Stack, Denny and Flapjack. 🫶🥞🐢
#denverzooconservationalliance #dzca #newbaby #zoobaby #firstimemom #hatchling #pancaketortoise #criticallyendangered #mommy #loveislandusa #hotnewbombshell #pancakes
Last week, our Field Conservation team got quite the surprise: a wild marmot hitched a ride in the wheel well of a field truck and made the nearly 3-hour journey back to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance completely unharmed.
Thanks to our incredible Animal Care, Veterinary Medicine and Field Con teams, he received a full health check and was safely returned the very next day to the exact spot near Minturn, CO, where he climbed aboard. Upon release, he darted to a nearby rock pile, kept a close eye on us for a few minutes, and then called out as he disappeared back into the wild. 🐾
A huge shoutout to everyone who helped ensure this marmot’s wild adventure had a happy ending, and a reminder for all our nature-loving friends:
👉 Check your vehicles (especially wheel wells and undercarriages) before driving off from trailheads or mountain areas this summer. You never know who might be tagging along for the ride!
If you think you have a marmot in your wheel well, or need help with other wildlife questions, there’s a link in our bio that can help.
#FieldConservation #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #ColoradoWildlife #Marmot
Beat the heat with early mornings and extended evening hours! ☀️
Due to the high heat expected Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, we’re opening at 7:30 a.m. for all guests and members. And don’t forget about summer extended hours that kick off on June 20! Join us from 3–8p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays now through August 9. Enjoy cooler temperatures, live music, animal demos, and 50% off admission!
Come early, stay late, and enjoy extra summer fun at DZCA! Visit the link in our bio to plan your visit.
Happy #VeterinaryAppreciationDay to our incredible team of Clinical Veterinarians! 💚
Did you know that DZCA has a team of five full-time veterinarians? Four are Board-Certified Specialists in Zoological Medicine™ and are experts in the clinical care of zoo and wildlife species. Out of the approximately 300 Board Certified Specialists in Zoological Medicine™ around the world, we’re honored that these distinguished veterinarians—Dr. Jimmy Johnson, Dr. Jennifer Hausmann, Dr. Spencer Kehoe and Dr. Dan Cutler—work right here at DZCA! Also part of this passionate and dedicated team is Dr. Sushan Han, a Board-Certified Veterinary Pathologist, whose specialty is investigating and understanding the diseases that threaten wildlife.
Together, they exemplify our commitment to advancing the care of our animals and furthering the field of zoo and wildlife medicine through innovation and scientific understanding. From tiny tree frogs to Asian elephants, our Veterinary Medicine team ensures that every one of our animals receives the absolute best care possible.
You may be able to catch our team in action next time you visit our Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital. Please join us in thanking them for all their hard work in the comments below!
