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What’s New at the Zoo
Experience the brilliance of Glowing Wild—A World of Wildlife, Illuminated
When the sun goes down, the adventure begins. With 175+ new lanterns, live entertainment and interactive surprises, this year’s illuminating experience is one you don’t want to miss.
Up Close. Eye to Eye.
Meet our giraffes up close during an intimate feeding experience filled with awe, insight, and a little drool.
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.
Run to Raise Funds for DZCA
Exercise for you—enrichment for animals! Every step, mile and donation makes an impact for our animals.
Our Sumatran Orangutan Family is Growing
Leading with Love for International Women’s Day
BABY BULLETIN: DZCA Welcomes Endangered Huon Tree Kangaro…
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Our orangutan family is growing! 🧡
We`re excited to announce that Hesty, our fabulous-haired Sumatran orangutan, is pregnant with her first child and due late May! This is an exciting milestone for the Critically Endangered species and an extra special moment for us as Hesty was born at DZCA in 2010 and is now becoming a mom herself.
Our dedicated Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams have been closely monitoring Hesty’s pregnancy, which was confirmed in February through ultrasound and human pregnancy tests. Hesty is now late in her second trimester and doing well as she prepares for motherhood.
The baby’s father, 18-year-old Jaya, will also be a first-time parent. Jaya has called DZCA home since 2019 after arriving from Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. He and Hesty have spent time together over the past couple of years as part of an AZA Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation to support the future of this species.
While there are always risks with first-time pregnancies, our expert teams are carefully preparing for Hesty’s birthing window and are ready to provide support if needed. Hesty required brief assist-rearing as an infant before reuniting with her mother, so our teams are planning for every possibility to give both mom and baby the best start.
Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to welcoming Hesty’s baby later this spring!
📷: Animal Care Specialists Christa K. and Kelly H.
🍴✨ Make the most of your Glowing Wild evening with a Food + Drink Passport! ✨🍴
Get more bang for your buck with the Food + Drink Passport featuring three food items and three drinks (non-alcoholic options available) to enjoy as you explore our brilliant evening experience.
Stop by Samburu Grille, Scratch, and Café Costa along your journey and turn your night into a full adventure of lights, flavors, and fun.
Save $5 when you buy online ahead of time. Just add your Food + Drink Passport at ticket checkout! Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Glowing Wild presented by @tianyuartsculture
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Going to the Zoo on a random Tuesday >>>
For the best experience during spring break, we recommend carpooling and visiting later in the afternoon when attendance typically begins to ease. Be sure to check denverzoo.org for the latest updates and additional tips to help you make the most of your visit.
We can’t wait to see you soon!
