Up Close Look: Predator Ridge

Details Price $200/group (maximum of 6 people) What 30-minute meet-and-greet with our spotted hyenas or African lions Who Adults and children ages 6 and up When Mondays at 2:00pm   Up Close Look: Predator Ridge Hang with the African savannah's most social stalkers Join us for an exclusive meet-and-greet with some of the social carnivores who call Predator Ridge home. Meet our spotted hyena clan or African lion pride in this intimate and safe setting when you "buy out" a program for up to six members of your personal pod. See a training demonstration and learn from the animal care...

Denver Zoo Celebrates the Arrival of Two African Lion Cubs

Denver Zoo’s African lion pride grew even bigger on Thursday, April 23 with the arrival of two lion cubs.   The cubs, a boy and a girl, were born to mom, Kamara, 4, and dad, Tobias, 4. Animal care staff say both mom and her cubs are healthy and bonding behind the scenes in Benson Predator Ridge. The cubs join the rest of the pride that includes an unrelated female, Sabi, 7, Kamara’s mom, Neliah, 7, and their half-brother, Tatu, who was born to Neliah and Tobias on July 25, 2019. “We are watching Kamara closely to make sure she’s...

Denver Zoo Welcomes Tatu

  Note: This article is about Tatu, our African lion Cub born in 2019. For information about the arrival of our new cubs in spring 2020, click here. Tobias’ Arrival to Benson Predator Ridge in 2018 Proves Fruitful for the Lion Species Survival Plan There’s a lot to roar about this summer at Denver Zoo with the arrival of an African lion cub. The cub, whose sex has yet to be determined, was born on Thursday, July 25 to mom Neliah, 7, and dad Tobias, 3. Animal care staff say mom and cub are both healthy and active, and bonding...

Denver Zoo Gets a New “Mane” Man

Tobias, a Two-Year-Old African Lion, Joins the Pride at Benson Predator Ridge African lions are a Denver Zoo icon and one of the first animals you see when you enter the Zoo at Predator Ridge, the sprawling rotational exhibit that houses the big cats as well as hyenas and African wild dogs. And soon you’ll get to see one more—a two-year-old male named Tobias, who arrived in mid-December by way of Buffalo Zoo at the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP). Following a mandatory 30-day quarantine period, Tobias will start exploring other areas of...

Winter Warm-Up: 5 Tips for Cold-Weather Visits

Winter Warm-Up 5 TIPS FOR COLD-WEATHER VISITS TO DENVER ZOO Sure, it's a little chilly this time of year. But for animal lovers willing to layer up, winter can be a wonderful (and wonderfully uncrowded) time to visit Denver Zoo! Here are our insider tips for making the most of your visits January-March.   1. Layer Up, Buttercup. Whether you're a Denver local or visiting for the first time, it's easy to forget that the weather is fickle here. Very, very fickle. Dramatic temperature swings are fairly common, so dress in layers and you'll be ready for anything. It's also...

DREAMNIGHT

Dreamnight at Denver Zoo We invite you to join us for Dreamnight: a special admission-free evening event reserved for children with disabilities or special health care needs, and their families. Specially designed keeper talks, animal demonstrations and other activities are planned throughout the evening-with dedicated quiet spaces where guests are welcome to take a few quiet moments away from the excitement. More details below! August 11 | 6:00 p.m. | All Ages Welcome | Free of Charge   This event will not require masks for staff or guests. We will have golf carts to assist with transport through the Zoo,...

Accessibility at Denver Zoo

How can we better support you? If you have a need that is not met by our current offerings, or require a resource we don't currently provide, please let us know by calling 720-337-1400 or via email at guestcare@denverzoo.org! While we can't guarantee any specific accommodation, we would love to learn how Denver Zoo can better support you during your visit. Mobility ACCESSIBLE PARKING Expand Accessible parking spaces are available on all four levels of our parking garage, near the elevators-and also in the East lot in front of Kibongi Market and the Main Entrance of the Zoo. MOBILITY AIDS...

Summer Safari Schedules 2021 – So You Want to Work at a Zoo

So You Want To Work At A Zoo 6th through 8th Grade Camp Description Does your camper dream of one day working in a zoo? There are a plethora of opportunities, but where to begin?  From animal care and horticulture to field conservation and education, the roles at Denver Zoo are as diverse as the more than 3,500 animals we care for.  Explore some of the many careers that work towards saving wildlife every day. Week Overview Daily Schedule Subject to Change **Ask your camper the questions below to learn about their day! Monday Question of the Day: Can you create...

Summer Safari Schedules 2021 – Animal Care 101

Animal Care 101 8th Grade Camp Description In this special week of camp, students entering 8th grade will interact directly with Denver Zoo’s animal care staff.  Our team of Animal Ambassador zookeepers will teach campers the ins and outs of how they care for and train (small) animals.  Campers will discover how keepers set goals for their animals, and how to create fun enrichment that helps our animals show off their impressive, natural behaviors.  If your soon-to-be 8th-grader is hoping to work at a zoo some day, this camp will demonstrate what it’s all about! Week Overview Daily Schedule Subject to...

Summer Safari Schedules 2022 – Bio-Mimics

Bio-Mimics 4th and 5th grade Camp Description Some are good at stealth, others have extraordinary healing capabilities, but the best of the best… they copy and duplicate the remarkable abilities found in others! Are you a Bio-Mimic? Are you cut out to clone and modify the adaptations of incredible animals and channel them into unique engineering marvels? What can we learn from a giraffe in order to build a better bridge? Why is the extreme durability of a rainforest seed important for saving elephants? What are the mechanics of bird-flight? Discover how to absorb the best adaptations of zoo animals and reassemble them in...