From Saturday, July 13 through Monday, July 15, we’re opening our gates early at 7:30 AM for all guests and members. No reservations needed—any tickets will be honored anytime, including those you’ve already bought for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Beat the heat and enjoy a cooler, more comfortable visit with early animal demonstrations and exclusive morning adventures.
Guest Advisory for Service Animals: we ask you to keep in mind the potential stress the heat and hot pavement can cause your service animal. Make sure they are cool, hydrated, and safe during your visit.
Experiences
Wallaby Way
Down Under
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Stingray Cove
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Gorilla Trek
Primate Panorama
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Denver Zoo Railroad
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Conservation Carousel
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Concessions & Retail
Denver Zoo Shop
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Samburu Grille
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cup and Cone
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Puff Puff Donuts
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wildlife Plaza Snacks and Sips
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Scratch Food Truck
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Brown Bear Restaurant
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Simply Pizza
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dippin’ Dots
Primate Panorama
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Down Under Snacks and Sips
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Toyota Elephant Passage Snacks and Sips
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Kamala Café
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kamala Café Snacks and Sips
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dippin’ Dots
The Edge
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Café Costa
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stingray Cove Snacks and Sips
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Daily Schedule
Anima Talk – African Buffalo*
9:00 a.m.
African Buffalo Habitat
*Saturday and Monday Only
Demonstration – Llama
9:00 a.m.
Llama Habitat
Demonstration – African Penguin
9:15 a.m.
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
Conservation Talk – Flamingo
9:30 a.m.
Flamingo Yard
Demonstration – Wild Encounters
9:45 a.m.
Zoo Gardens
Activation – Fun with Flamingos
10:00 a.m.
Flamingo Habitat
Demonstration – Asian Elephant
10:00 a.m.
McGrath Family Amphitheater
Animal Talk – Clouded Leopard
10:15 a.m.
Toyota Elephant Passage
Demonstration – Giraffe
10:30 a.m.
Giraffe Habitat
Conservation Talk – Bighorn Sheep
10:45 a.m.
Sheep Mountain
Demonstration – Predator Ridge
11:00 a.m.
Pahali Ya Mwana
Educator Talk – Animal Hospital
11:00 a.m.
Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital
Extended Summer Hours
