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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
130th Summer Celebration: Now–Sept 7
Join us for a summer-long celebration with exciting surprises, fun activities, and all-new experiences in honor of our 130th anniversary. One visit won’t be enough!
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!
Another Toad-al Success: DZCA’s 2026 Boreal Toad Re…
@DenverZoo in the Wild
It`s #NationalZookeeperWeek and we`re celebrating the incredible people who show up every single day for the animals in our care.
This week, we`re highlighting some of our Animal Care Specialists and the ink that tells their story. From beloved species they`ve dedicated their careers to, to animals that changed their lives forever, these tattoos are more than art. They`re a love letter to wildlife. 🐾
Meet Christa Klein, Animal Care Specialist here at DZCA.
Christa has been a keeper for over 15 years and has been part of our team for 8 years. And her passion for wildlife is written right on her skin. 🖤
Christa carries three very special animals with her everywhere she goes:
🦧 Berani the Sumatran orangutan represented by his own fingerprints, in the shape of a heart. Knowing Berani was in late-stage kidney failure, Christa utilized a training session with him to voluntarily take his fingerprints, later sharing the finished tattoo with his family.
🦌 Spock the Kirk`s dik-dik immortalized as a life-sized tiny heart hoof print.
🦏 Rudy the black rhino captured in a stunning watercolor portrait.
All three animals have since passed, and all three were cared for right here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
“These three animals made a lasting impact on me, and I wanted a way to keep them with me after they passed... Getting them tattooed felt like a meaningful way to honor them and carry their memory with me wherever I go.”
Stay tuned all week as we introduce you to more of the passionate people behind the care of our incredible animals. 🐾
@christa.love
It`s going to be a hot one, Denver! Due to forecasted extreme heat tomorrow (Monday, July 20), 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 by visiting the link in our bio!
🦥 Happy belated birthday, Chewie! Last month, our Linne`s two-toed sloth celebrated his very first trip around the sun with decorations and all his favorite snacks.
Come visit him in Tropical Discovery and don`t forget to look up! He`s probably hanging out in the canopy of the sloth tree. 🌿
Photos: Animal Care Specialist Erik Bowker (@webhead286)
#HappyBirthday #Chewie #TwoToedSloth #DenverZooConservationAlliance #TropicalDiscovery
Three-year-old Siska watches intently as mom Eirina uses a twig to extract food from a hollowed-out fire hose — an exciting example of tool use in great apes. 🦧
Video: Volunteer Photographer Jo Ashton
#Orangutan #SumatranOrangutan #DenverZooConservationAlliance #AnimalBehavior #ToolUse #SavingWildlifeTogether
