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Celebrating 130 Years—Together
For 130 years, the Zoo has been a place where Colorado comes a little closer to wildlife—and our story is still being written.
What’s New at the Zoo
130th Summer Celebration: May 25–Sept 7
Join us for a summer-long celebration with exciting surprises, fun activities, and all-new experiences in honor of our 130th anniversary. One visit won’t be enough!
Three Adult Nights. Three Themes. One Wild Summer.
A 21+ summer Adult Night series featuring three uniquely themed nights: Pride Prom, Americana, and Celebrate Colorado.
Flock Party Tickets on Sale Now
Join us August 22 for an afternoon of style, conservation, and all-inclusive celebration as we toast 130 years of impact.
Summer Stampede
Join our annual boozy brunch on June 6 with DZCA’s amazing young professionals’ group, The Herd!
Motherhood Across Species: A Story of Shared Connection a…
An Update on Black Rhino Rudy
A Message from Cristal Torres DeHerrera
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Baby watch continues for Hesty, our 15-year-old Sumatran orangutan and our Animal Care and Animal Health teams have been working around the clock to make sure this first-time mom is ready for every scenario. 🦧
Here`s a look at how our team has been helping to prepare Hesty:
🧡 Maternal training: Hesty has been practicing holding and positioning a stuffed baby so she`s ready to nurse when the real moment comes.
🍼 Bottle training: Using a specially repurposed metal chute originally for voluntary blood draws, Hesty has learned to pass the baby and present for bottle feeding, just in case supplemental feeding is needed.
💚 Ultrasound training: Hesty voluntarily presents her belly for weekly ultrasound checks, allowing our vet team to monitor baby`s growth and development without sedation.
As a Critically Endangered species, every new addition to the population is a meaningful win for conservation, and Hesty`s baby is no exception. Learn more about Hesty’s pregnancy care through the link in bio.
#Hesty #SumatranOrangutan #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #Conservation #Primates
🐢 Slow down... it`s #WorldTurtleDay!
Ancient, diverse, and endlessly fascinating, turtles have been roaming this Earth for over 200 million years, and we`re proud to care for a wide variety of species right here at DZCA.
From the prehistoric-looking mata mata to the mighty alligator snapping turtle, you can find these remarkable reptiles all across campus in Tropical Discovery, Village Hall, and with our Animal Ambassadors.
On your next visit, come discover the incredible adaptations, personalities, and conservation stories that make each species so unique. 🐢
#WorldTurtleDay #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #SavingWildlifeTogether #Turtle #MataMata #AlligatorSnappingTurtle
Hello, Rupert! 🦏💚
Earlier this month, we welcomed Rupert, an 11-year-old greater one-horned rhino, to DZCA from San Diego Zoo Safari Park as part of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation with Tensing, our 18-year-old female rhino.
Since arriving on May 11, Rupert has been settling in wonderfully behind the scenes while he gets comfortable in his new home. His care team has been focused on building trust and supporting his transition, and he’s already winning everyone over with his sweet personality, love of people, and appreciation for a good scratch.
Rupert and Tensing have started getting to know each other through smells and sounds, but introductions for breeding will happen at the appropriate time. Greater one-horned rhinos are primarily solitary except during breeding and when females are raising their young, so Rupert and Tensing won’t share space, but will rotate between habitats in Toyota Elephant Passage.
You may spot Rupert beginning to explore one of the outdoor habitats in Toyota Elephant Passage soon, though he’ll continue to have the option to move indoors as he adjusts to his new digs. Be sure to keep an eye out for him during your next visit!
We`re celebrating Nurse/Teacher Appreciation Week and Memorial Day this weekend with special volunteer-led tours just for members!
Our amazing DZCA Docents are offering free guided tours for DZCA members now through May 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tours are first come, first served and will meet inside the Main Gate. See you there!
