Everybody loves pie—especially a good pie chart! Denver Zoo is all about transparency, so here's a sweet serving of financial data to chew on.
Eastern Bongos
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Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations is only possible when we work together in partnership. From Native American tribal groups to the Asian Pacific Islander community, the local and state government and the communities that surround Denver Zoo, 2022 highlighted the importance of the teamwork needed to make a difference for wildlife.
On our campus, we greeted over 1.8 million people, welcomed a host of adorable new Zoo babies and broke ground on two incredible new projects—a new flamingo habitat, opening late 2023, and the Down Under Experience, opening in 2024. We hosted the Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Summit for Action, and helped to facilitate the the donation of 47 bison to local Native American tribes. And, as a part of our international partnerships, helped to support our zoo colleagues in Ukraine.
Across Colorado, we contributed to significant conservation wins for iconic species—including the successful release of 570 state-endangered boreal tadpoles as well as bringing attention to the need for a wildlife crossing over I-70 near Vail. And to close out the year, our friends and neighbors came through for us yet again with their financial support on a record-breaking Colorado Gives Day.
Scroll on to see how teamwork made 2022 a winning year.
Bert Vescolani | President and CEO
Every baby born at Denver Zoo is adorable, but our littlest wild ones are particularly precious when they’re the result of a Species Survival Plan partnership. As an AZA-accredited institution, we work with accredited zoos around the country to maintain healthy, genetically diverse populations of the species under our care. Animals transferred to our care from partner zoos also play an important part in the long-term success of our shared mission.
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Eastern Bongos
Asian Small-Clawed Otter
Leucistic Raccoons
Malayan Tapir
Coconut Lorikeets
Swing by Lorikeet Adventure to catch a glimpse of these two in their brilliant rainbow plumage!
Southern Gerenuk
Orinoco Crocodiles
See our resident croc stars on your next visit to Tropical Discovery.
Reticulated Giraffe
Welcome Jasiri, the new giraffe at the Denver Zoo
Golden Lion Tamarin
African Penguin
Reticulated Giraffe
Be sure to say hello to BB next time you're here—she's the smallest (and some might say sassiest) member of the herd.
Red River Hogs
In 2022, we began planning and construction on two incredible new exhibits, continuing our tireless quest for excellence in both animal care and guest experience.
FLAMINGO HABITAT
Opening Late 2023 | $406,458 Raised in 2022
Inspired by the stark landscapes of the Andean Highlands, our flock’s new strutting grounds will feature a shady, circulated lagoon, a dedicated nesting area and space for guest encounters.
DOWN UNDER EXPERIENCE
Opening in 2024
Breathing new life into the area formerly occupied by Bird World, this immersive multi-species exhibit will feature a Wallaby Walkthrough and the Zoo first hands-on Conservation Station.
Carol McCasland has been supporting Denver Zoo since 2010—as a volunteer, Keeper's Assistant, docent and donor. We’re so grateful to count her as part of our family.
Click below to learn more of her story—and why she's so passionate about her Zoo!
Denver Zoo 2022 Milestones
Entering 2022 with open arms on our first of 7 Free Days
Dia del Niño celebrates all children with SCFD Partners
Honoring Colorado’s Asian cultures and communities
Flock Party raises $510K+ for our beloved flamingo flock
First-ever Trick-or-Treat trail delight more than 21K guests
Field Conservation team surveys endangered frogs in Peru
A record Colorado Gives Day yields $180K in donations
End of year video
Everybody loves pie—especially a good pie chart! Denver Zoo is all about transparency, so here's a sweet serving of financial data to chew on.