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Last Chance to See This Year's Glowing Wild
Don’t miss your chance to marvel at our 20-foot-tall moose, pose inside a shark’s mouth, or see the changing colors of a giant glowing chameleon. It all ends on May 10!
Glowing Wild Adult Nights
Whether you’re going for a date night or gathering with friends, Adult Night is just for kids at heart, ages 21 and up.
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Become a member today to enjoy exclusive perks and discounts while making a difference for wildlife.
Run to Raise Funds for DZCA
Exercise for you—enrichment for animals! Every step, mile and donation makes an impact for our animals.
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
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance se enorgullece de unirse al Mexican Cultural Center y a muchos de sus homólogos del SCFD para la celebración del “Día del Niño: Celebrating All Children”. Únase a nosotros el 3 de mayo para un día bilingüe de demostraciones de animales, una clase de arte, actuaciones en vivo, y visitas de Denver Public Library y otras organizaciones locales.
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is proud to join @MexiCultural and many of their @scfd_co counterparts for the celebration of Día del Niño: Celebrating All Children. Join us on May 3 for a bilingual day of animal demonstrations, art class, live performances, and visits from @denverlibrary and other local organizations.
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International Hyena Day was on April 27, but we love celebrating hyenas all year long!
These clever carnivores are some of the most misunderstood—yet socially complex and ecologically important—predators in the animal kingdom. Tavi and Kelele, the two hyena that call DZCA home, help break down barriers and show guests just how incredible hyena are.
To celebrate Hyena Day, Tavi enjoyed extra-special enrichment of tasty beef ribs and camel fur scents.
Be sure to stop by Predator Ridge to learn more about our spotted hyena!
Video Credit: Animal Care Specialist Jordan S., Becca F. and Interpretation Specialist Emily M.
Happy Belated #CrowAndRavenAppreciationDay from Keyo, our favorite white-necked raven, and her Animal Care Specialist, Alana, who has spent four years training and trying to keep up with her.
Corvids like Keyo (ravens, crows, magpies, and jays) are some of the smartest animals on Earth and her training is based off her natural caching behaviors that she’d exhibit in the wild.
For nearly two decades she has never stopped surprising her care team. She can sort colors and shapes and even mimic human speech. Check out the video to learn more about this remarkable raven! 🪶
#CrowAndRavenAppreciationDay #WhiteNeckedRaven #Raven #Corvid #DenverZooConservationAlliance #AnimalAmbassador #SavingWildlifeTogether
We are excited to announce the appointment of Cristal Torres DeHerrera as Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive global search. Cristal has served as DZCA’s Chief Operating Officer since July 2024 and has led the organization as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer for the past seven months.
“There is no doubt that Cristal is a proven leader with a deep commitment to our mission and our community,” said Dr. Charles Scoggin, Chair of DZCA’s Board of Governors. “Her strategic vision, operational expertise, commitment to people, and ability to build strong partnerships make her the right person to lead our organization into its next chapter. She has a passion for our animals, our people, and wildlife conservation that is both evident and inspiring.”
A seasoned C-suite executive and enterprise leader, Cristal brings more than 20 years of experience leading complex organizations grounded in public trust, operational excellence, and community impact. She is known for strengthening governance, aligning teams around strategy, and delivering results in highly visible environments. She is active in national and global zoo and aquarium leadership circles. As Acting President and CEO, Cristal strengthened board and civic partnerships while advancing organizational culture, capital planning, and financial stewardship.
“I’m deeply humbled and honored to step into this role and grateful to lead alongside the incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, and Board of Governors who make the Zoo such a special place,” said Cristal. “I look forward to advancing our mission, partnering with our team, and building on our 130-year legacy of wildlife conservation, education, and community impact.”
We look forward to Cristal’s leadership and invite you to visit the link in our bio to read a message from our new CEO as she reflects on community, connection and what’s ahead for DZCA.
