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News & Stories

Zoo Tales

January 15, 2026

Naming the Next Generation of African Lions at DZCA

After several weeks of anticipation, we are thrilled to announce that our African lion cubs have officially been named.

Valor’s Journey: From Injury to Ambassador

Valor’s story is one of resilience, patience, and the power of conservation done right.

Boi Can See Clearly Now: Cataract Removal for our Younges…

Experts from DZCA and around the state collaborated to help remove a cataract that developed in one of our red-necked wallabies.

Visit

Make memories and make an impact for animals! Online timed tickets are required for non-members, and children two and under are free. Members can visit anytime, no reservation required!

Conserve

Since 1996, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has participated in more than 600 conservation projects in 62 countries spanning six continents. See what we’re working on now, and where.

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As a global non-profit conservation  organization, we rely on  your generosity to help fund the  world-class care we provide to our  2,500+ animals—and protect their  wild counterparts around the globe.

Learn

As a leader in conservation education, we understand that experiencing AWE is often the first step in becoming an ally! From Nature Play and Safari Camps to school field trips and Zoo-to-You classroom visits, we cultivate wonder on a daily basis.

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Happy #PenguinAwarenessDay! 🐧

At Pinnacol African Penguin Point, we’re proud to care for a flock of Critically Endangered African penguins as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP). These beach-loving birds are incredible ambassadors for their wild counterparts and help us share the urgent conservation story of their species.

Be sure to stop by during your visit and catch one of our daily animal demonstrations to learn more about African penguins, the challenges they face in the wild, and how conservation efforts are helping protect their future.

@pinnacol

#DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #Penguin #AfricanPenguin

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Happy #PenguinAwarenessDay! 🐧

At Pinnacol African Penguin Point, we’re proud to care for a flock of Critically Endangered African penguins as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP). These beach-loving birds are incredible ambassadors for their wild counterparts and help us share the urgent conservation story of their species.

Be sure to stop by during your visit and catch one of our daily animal demonstrations to learn more about African penguins, the challenges they face in the wild, and how conservation efforts are helping protect their future.

@pinnacol

#DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #Penguin #AfricanPenguin

Let`s be cute with mama! 🥰

#ICYMI: We welcomed an adorable lesser kudu to our herd earlier this year. She’s calm, curious, and loves to hang with the rest of the girl gang consisting of mom Eleanor, big sis Lizzy, half-sis Elphie, and Aunt Betty the gerenuk (or our “lessest” kudu).

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Let's be cute with mama! 🥰

#ICYMI: We welcomed an adorable lesser kudu to our herd earlier this year. She’s calm, curious, and loves to hang with the rest of the girl gang consisting of mom Eleanor, big sis Lizzy, half-sis Elphie, and Aunt Betty the gerenuk (or our “lessest” kudu).

❄️ Delayed Opening Alert! ❄️

Due to the icy conditions, DZCA will open to the public at 12:00 p.m. today, January 19. See you this afternoon!

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❄️ Delayed Opening Alert! ❄️

Due to the icy conditions, DZCA will open to the public at 12:00 p.m. today, January 19. See you this afternoon!

Meet Daphne, our 67-year-old Siamese crocodile and the oldest animal at DZCA! 🐊

Critically Endangered and once thought extinct in the wild, her species’ rediscovery offers real hope for the future. From her unique care to her incredible life story, Daphne is a living reminder of why conservation matters.

Read more about Daphne’s story, how we care for our oldest resident, and why she’s a conservation success through the link in bio.

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