Phase 1: Holding + Breeding

A recognized industry leader in both animal care and conservation breeding, Denver Zoo is already doing important work on our main campus; imagine what we can do with nearly 7X the space! In PHASE 1 of the Lembke Family Preserve, we’ll be able to expand our current SSP efforts, with more space for our growing animal families as well as the potential to add new species to our program. We’ll also gain greater holding capacity as well as temporary relocations for habitat maintenance or renovation.

Phase 2: Research + Reintroduction

In phase two, the Zoo plans to transform the facility into a conservation center focused on conservation breeding and wild reintroduction of species that are threatened or endangered in Colorado and beyond. The center, both a physical satellite campus and the philosophical heart of present and future conservation collaborations, will allow Denver Zoo to make a more meaningful impact on the future of regionally Threatened and Endangered species in our home state.

Celebrating 125 Years

With your help, the Lembke Family Preserve will enable Denver Zoo to scale our leadership in two vital ways. First, our world-class animal care experts will have a spacious secondary campus on which to foster continued health and well-being for our animal family—many of whose species are Threatened or Endangered. Second, in partnership with other organizations.

With your help, the Lembke Family Preserve will enable Denver Zoo to scale our leadership in two vital ways. First, our world-class animal care experts will have a spacious secondary campus on which to foster continued health and well-being for our animal family—many of whose species are Threatened or Endangered. Second, in partnership with other organizations.

Celebrating 125 Years

With your help, the Lembke Family Preserve will enable Denver Zoo to scale our leadership in two vital ways. First, our world-class animal care experts will have a spacious secondary campus on which to foster continued health and well-being for our animal family—many of whose species are Threatened or Endangered. Second, in partnership with other organizations.

Celebrating 125 Years

With your help, the Lembke Family Preserve will enable Denver Zoo to scale our leadership in two vital ways. First, our world-class animal care experts will have a spacious secondary campus on which to foster continued health and well-being for our animal family—many of whose species are Threatened or Endangered. Second, in partnership with other organizations.