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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
Flock Party—Tickets On Sale May 18
Now in its seventh year, our brilliant annual benefit returns as a bold afternoon of style, celebration and conservation as we toast 130 years of impact.
Summer Stampede
Join our annual boozy brunch on June 6 with DZCA’s amazing young professionals’ group, The Herd!
Don't Miss Our on Member Perks
Become a member today to enjoy exclusive perks and discounts while making a difference for wildlife.
Snuggle a Wild One
Adopt your very own animal today! Add an Adoption Kit to your plush purchase for a symbolic adoption that makes an impact.
A Message from Cristal Torres DeHerrera
DZCA Helps Rescue Venomous Snake Found in Suitcase After …
Our Sumatran Orangutan Family is Growing
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Last week, we were honored to welcome Dr. Christophe Ntakirutimana and Bernard Ndayisaba of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, alongside our own Dr. Lynn Von Hagen, Africa Conservation Program Director at DZCA.
Together, they gathered to discuss one of conservation`s most complex challenges: human-crane coexistence, and the collaborative research DZCA and RWCA are developing together in Rwanda. 🌍
RWCA`s work centers on the African grey crowned crane, a regal species that once faced an 80% population decline. By reducing the illegal pet trade and employing local Community Conservation Champions to help with monitoring, RWCA has been turning the tide for this remarkable bird and the megafauna that share its landscape.
This visit is the latest chapter in a growing partnership that reflects our shared commitment to wildlife conservation in Africa and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise that Dr. Christophe, Bernard, and the entire RWCA team bring to this work every day.
@savingrwandawildlife
#Rwanda #RWCA #Conservation #AfricanGreyCrownedCrane #DenverZooConservationAlliance #GlobalConservation #SaveWildlifeTogether
🏃♀️ Sunday is almost here, it’s time to lace up your shoes, Colfax runners!
Our very own Animal Care Specialist and Colfax Ambassador, Jen Hickman, will be right there with you on race day running her 10th Colfax race. 💪
And while you`ve been logging miles, our animals have been putting in work too. Treadmills, running wheels, climbing, and jumping to keep up their own physical health. Consistency looks a little different for everyone around here.
The Colfax Half Marathon is officially SOLD OUT, but we have one bib to give away to a lucky winner! Comment which animal you’re most looking forward to running by during the race and one random winner will be selected on Wednesday, May 13 at 9 a.m.
Good luck to every runner this weekend! We`ll be cheering you on, and we can`t wait to see you at the Zoo after you cross that finish line.
@runcolfax
#ColfaxMarathon #Marathon #HalfMarathon #5K #DenverRaces #Run #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #RunDenver #Colfax2026
Last week`s storm was snow problem for the dedicated DZCA teams who braved the weather to care for our campus and animals! ❄️
While we were closed to the public on May 6, our Animal Care Specialists worked behind the scenes to care for the animals and ensure habitats were safe for animals and teams across the Zoo jumped into action to prepare campus for guests to return.
DZCA is home to more than 3,000 trees, cared for year-round by our incredible arborists and horticulture team. But Denver’s biggest May snowstorm in years brought heavy, wet snow that caused branches to break and fall across pathways, structures and habitats throughout the Zoo.
Our teams worked throughout the day Wednesday and Thursday to clear pathways, assess damage and help safely prepare campus for guests and animals alike.
Despite minimal damage, everything is in good shape thanks to the collaboration of these incredible teams. Additionally, many of the fallen branches will also get a second life as browse and enrichment for the animals who call DZCA home. 💚
Huge shoutout to our Arbor, Horticulture, Grounds, Maintenance, Operations and Animal Care and Health teams for all their hard work during the storm and cleanup efforts!
Earlier this year, DZCA participated in the largest Advocacy Fly-In ever hosted by @zoos_aquariums. Alongside our CEO Cristal Torres DeHerrera, Board Vice Chair Ben Valore-Caplan, and Director of Government Relations Jessalyn Hampton, 120 leaders from zoos across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional offices about policies impacting zoos and conservation.
DZCA met with representatives from @repdianadegette`s, @reppettersen`s, @senatorhick`s, and @senatorbennet`s offices to share our conservation work, economic impact, and community access programs. We advocated for Appropriations priorities such as funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the largest source of federal grant funding for zoos across the country. We also discussed how to improve the USDA inspection process for zoos and federal inspectors.
A warm thank you to the offices who met with us and for your continued support of DZCA! We look forward to hosting you during August Recess!
