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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: May 25–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!
Three Adult Nights. Three Themes. One Wild Summer.
A 21+ summer Adult Night series featuring three uniquely themed nights: Pride Prom, Americana, and Celebrate Colorado.
Flock Party: Tickets on Sale May 18
Join us August 22 for an afternoon of style, conservation, and all-inclusive celebration 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!
An Update on Black Rhino Rudy
A Message from Cristal Torres DeHerrera
Our Sumatran Orangutan Family is Growing
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Heads up, DZCA guests and members! 🦁🏃♀️🏃🐾
The Colfax Marathon Race Series is returning to City Park and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this weekend, with events taking place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
The biggest impacts to traffic, parking, and road access will happen during the morning hours on Saturday and Sunday. We will remain open during normal business hours (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) on Saturday, May 16. However, to help guests avoid marathon-related road closures and delays, Zoo grounds will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17.
We encourage guests to plan for extra travel time or enjoy a later afternoon Zoo visit once race traffic begins to clear. Thank you for your patience and we’ll see you at the Zoo soon. Good luck to all the runners participating this weekend!
🌊 Tomorrow is the day! There`s still time to join us for our Bear Creek River Cleanup with Denver Parks and Recreation!
Come help remove litter from local waterways, protect wildlife, and end the morning with a live animal demo from our incredible Animal Ambassadors. It`s a great way to give back to the community and the animals that depend on these waterways while celebrating National River Cleanup Day!
Here’s more information:
📅 Saturday, May 16th
🕘 Cleanup: 9a.m.–10:30a.m.
📍 Bear Creek, Bear Valley, Southwest Denver
🐾 Live Animal Demonstration: 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.
Register now through the link in bio!
#RiverCleanup #NationalRiverCleanupDay #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #BearCreek #Denver #Volunteer #ProtectOurWaterways
Today we pause to honor the incredible animals we care for, here at the Zoo and in the wild, and to commit to the work that gives them a fighting chance.
At Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, we provide world-class care for Endangered and Critically Endangered species from around the globe. But our mission extends far beyond our gates through field conservation, scientific research, and community partnerships, working where wildlife needs us most. 🌍
From the African grey crowned crane in Rwanda to the Titicaca water frog in Peru, and state-endangered boreal toads repopulating mountain lakes, DZCA is fighting for species that need us.
Every visit, every membership, and every donation makes this work possible. Thank you for joining us in Saving Wildlife Together. .
#EndangeredSpeciesDay #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #SavingWildlifeTogether #Conservation #Wildlife
Our dedicated Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams are closely monitoring Rudy, our beloved 32-year-old Critically Endangered black rhinoceros, as he enters end-of-life care due to the progression of his chronic health conditions and age-related mobility challenges.
During his time at DZCA, Rudy has been managed for arthritis and Iron Overload Disorder (IOD), a condition that causes iron to build up in vital organs and can lead to serious health complications over time.
Rudy continues to voluntarily participate in many aspects of his healthcare and treatment, including blood draws that help teams monitor his iron levels and overall health. That participation is a testament to the trust and bond he shares with the people who have cared for him over nearly a decade at DZCA.
While Rudy’s mobility and comfort needs have changed in recent months, he continues to engage with his care team, enjoy enrichment and participate in daily routines. Our teams are adjusting his care plan frequently to prioritize his comfort, dignity and wellbeing every step of the way.
Rudy has become a cornerstone of DZCA over the past 10 years, capturing the hearts of staff, volunteers and guests alike with his larger-than-life personality.
As we prepare for the inevitable and difficult road ahead, we’re focused on ensuring Rudy’s final chapter is filled with comfort, stability and love.
Visit the link in our bio to read more about Rudy’s journey and how we’re supporting him. 🩶🦏
