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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!
Save the Date for Member Appreciation Week
Join us September 8–13 to enjoy exclusive members-only perks, animal experiences, member swag, giveaways and more!
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!
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@DenverZoo in the Wild
Due to forecasted extreme heat tomorrow (Saturday, August 8), 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.
We recommend arriving early, staying hydrated and planning for a hot day.
Meet Liam and Lola, our two siamangs. Siamangs are known for their incredibly powerful calls, amplified by a large throat sac that inflates like a balloon. These vocalizations help strengthen pair bonds, defend territory, and communicate across dense rainforest canopies. 🎶
Photos: Volunteer photographer Jo Ashton
On July 24, teens from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo came together at Daniels Park for a day of learning, stewardship, and connection as part of our Great Plains grassland restoration efforts.
Guided by DZCA`s Field Conservation team, participants rolled up their sleeves to contribute to restoration work, learned about the vital role of bison in maintaining healthy grasslands, explored conservation career pathways, and connected with peers who share a passion for protecting wildlife and wild places. By creating opportunities for young people to learn alongside conservation professionals, and one another, we are helping build the relationships, skills, and inspiration that will shape the future of conservation.
Thank you to everyone who made this day such a meaningful experience!
#WILDFutures #DenverZooConservationAlliance #CheyenneMountainZoo #ConservationCareers
Colorado`s oldest conservation bison herd is making history again. 🦬
This summer, DZCA and Denver Mountain Parks are expanding the Daniels Park bison herd onto grasslands they haven`t roamed in over 150 years.
This springEarlier this year, our teams fitted the herd with GPS collars and solar ear tags giving us real-time data on their movements as they explore new habitat on the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness Area and helping us protect one of the largest untilled prairie ecosystems on Colorado`s Front Range.
“Conservation is a team sport. It`s as much about the people caring as it is about the animals and the environment.” — Dr. Jimmy Johnson, Senior Director of Wildlife Health and Conservation
For generations, these bison have helped restore herds across Colorado and the United States. Now it`s our turn to make sure they have the space to thrive for generations to come.
Learn more through the link in bio.
#NationalBisonMonth #Bison #ColoradoWildlife #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DenverMountainParks #Conservation #SavingWildlifeTogether
