Every two minutes, a water main breaks in the United States, spilling more than 6 billion gallons of fresh drinking water every day—enough to fill more than 9,000 swimming pools. These breaks waste energy, disrupt businesses, and cause significant challenges for communities. For Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA), reliable water infrastructure is crucial for all aspects of our operations, from animal care to guest experience.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability, we will soon begin work to replace our current water main, which is estimated to be more than 50 years old. This critical improvement is made possible by $3.2 million in funding from the City and County of Denver to improve our water infrastructure and prevent future leaks and losses and make even more progress towards our ambition sustainability goals.
The work on our water main will take place over several months, and we’re committed to minimizing any disruptions for our guests and members. To facilitate the completion of this important upgrade, DZCA will be closed on select dates in February and March. The following dates will be affected by closures: February 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26, and March 3, 4, and 5.
During these closures, we’ll also be performing other necessary maintenance and improvements, such as removing Zoo Lights displays, upgrading pathways, and working on various projects to enhance the visitor experience. We thank our community for their support and patience during this time of progress and improvement.
