The Herd

Denver Zoo’s Young Professionals Group

Attention young professionals! Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is working to cultivate the next generation of wildlife warriors with a group of energetic, diverse and dedicated individuals. The HERD is a collaborative cohort of like-minded young people who want to engage the next generation in support of wildlife conservation, animal care and welfare. How? By embracing the mission of Denver Zoo: Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations. Interested in learning more? Provide your information below!

Your HERD membership includes:

  • Admission to all HERD member events
  • Access to unique volunteer opportunities at Denver Zoo
  • Membership to Denver Zoo (Individual for Individual members, Individual & Guest for Couples + Parliament, or Family Plus for Family)
  • Special discounts to other Denver Zoo after-hours events

For questions about Denver Zoo’s The HERD, please contact dzherd@denverzoo.org.

Individual

$150

Each one-year term includes:

Complimentary admission to quarterly HERD events for one adult

One Individual Denver Zoo membership for daytime Zoo entry

Couples

$250

Each one-year term includes:

Complimentary admission to quarterly HERD events for two adults

One Individual+ Guest Denver Zoo membership for daytime Zoo entry

Family

$500*

Each one-year term includes:

Complimentary admission to quarterly HERD events for two adults

One Family Plus Denver Zoo membership for daytime Zoo entry

Parliament (Board) Member

$500*

Each One Year Term Includes:

Complimentary admission to quarterly HERD events for two adults

One Individual + Guest Denver Zoo membership for daytime Zoo entry

One spot on HERD Parliament

*Application Required

Make Memories. Make a Difference.

Let’s Grow Together

Engage with other nature lovers at HERD social events including cocktail receptions, animal demonstrations and documentary screenings.

Find Your
Flock

Attend exciting, educational events at Denver Zoo and meet other young professionals who share a passion for making a difference for wildlife.

Become a Zoo Insider

Join us for special behind-the-scenes tours, Volunteer Days and much more.

Our Animals Need
People Like You

And not just our 2,500+ amazing animals—but their wild counterparts all over the planet, too! As a member of The HERD, you’ll have the opportunity to attend four annual events, held quarterly, that put YOU in charge of making a difference for the beautiful planet we all share. Build your professional network and boost your leadership skills as you work towards something wonderful.

Invest in a
Brighter Future

You’ll join an exclusive community of mindful and motivated individuals working together to create a brighter future for wildlife and wild places. Your membership yields some incredible dividends—from insider access and educational growth to the good feeling that comes from giving back to your global community.

Meet The Herd Parliament Members

We’re just getting started. Meet the people that got The HERD moving.

Questions about The HERD?

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Adopt an Animal

Make a Fuzzy New Friend + Support Denver Zoo!

With your adoption of an animal from Denver Zoo, you’re getting more than a snuggly souvenir. You’re contributing to the world-class care we provide to our beloved animal family—AND supporting our conservation efforts in Colorado + worldwide.