Events Archive - Denver Zoo

CELEBRATE COLORADO

Join us in celebrating Colorado at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! From July 26 to August 4, we’re excited to offer fantastic deals as part of Celebrate Colorado week.

SCHEDULE

July 26 to August 4

2:00p.m.–4:00p.m.
Monday – Friday

2:00p.m.–8:00p.m.
Saturday & Sunday

ADMISSION

During this week, enjoy 50% off admission after 2pm every day. This is the perfect opportunity to checkout our Summer Extended Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-9 p.m.

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DETAILS

Experience live music, yard games, new menu delights, and of course, awe-inspiring animal demos.

Join today to name the pup!

Now is the perfect time to become a member or renew your membership! During Celebrate Colorado, all new members and renewals will receive a special opportunity to vote on the name of our newest baby sloth girl.

Become a Member

Summer Adult Night

Beat the heat and the crowds! Join us on July 25 for Summer Adult Night. This adults-only evening includes live music, silent disco, carousel karaoke, animal demos, trivia, lawn games, and exclusive food and drinks. Enjoy one complimentary beverage from one of our themed lounges!

DATE + TIME

July 25, 2024
4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

ADMISSION

General Admission Price

Paid reservations are required for members and non-members.

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DETAILS

This event is recommended for adults age 21 and over.

Guests under the age of 18 will not be permitted.

Valid IDs must be shown to redeem drink vouchers for alcoholic beverages.

Schedule of Events

5:00–8:45 p.m.

Musicians

Songbird Stage (across Primate Panorama), Gates Amphitheater

Silent Disco

Explore the Shore

Carousel Karaoke

Conservation Carousel

6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Animal Ambassadors

Wildlife Plaza

5:45 p.m.

Primate Demo

Great Apes

6:30 p.m.

Primate Demo

Great Apes

7:00 p.m.

Trivia

Zoo Gardens

Teddy Bear Clinic

Bring your stuffed animals and their kid caretakers to our 9th annual Teddy Bear Clinic, presented in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado, on Saturday, August 17! At interactive stations in Zoo Gardens, volunteers and staff provide “medical” checkups and procedures for stuffed animals while educating young guests about healthy habits. Guests will also get the opportunity to learn about the excellent care animal care specialists and veterinarians provide to our diverse animal family.

In Partnership with:

DATE

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Zoo Gardens

ADMISSION

Price: Included in general admission

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DETAILS

Ages: 3-11, 5-12
Meet Elbert: 8:30am – 1:00pm

Inspire the Next Generation of Animal Care Experts with:

Plush animal Check-Up Stations
Awesome Keeper Talks + Animal Demos
The chance to meet our bear-y cool mascot, Elbert!

Looking for a special furry friend to bring? Check out our new Adoptable Grizzly Bear, inspired by our very own Tundra!

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Summer Extended Hours

From July 26 to August 4, enjoy 50% off admission after 2pm every day. This is the perfect opportunity to checkout our Summer Extended Hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-9 p.m. Experience live music, yard games, new menu delights, and of course, awe-inspiring animal demos.

DATES + TIME

Saturdays and Sundays
7/27, 7/28, 8/3 & 8/4

2:00–8:00 p.m.

ADMISSION

General Admission Price

Non-Members: 50% off admission after 2pm every day

Members: FREE! (no reservation
required)

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DETAILS

All Ages

See Schedule Below

Schedule of Events

5:00–8:45 p.m.

Musicians

Songbird Stage (across Primate Panorama), Gates Amphitheater

Silent Disco

Explore the Shore

Mural Artist, Luan*

The Edge *Saturdays Only

6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Animal Ambassadors

Wildlife Plaza

5:45 p.m.

Elephant Demo

Toyota Elephant Passage

6:30 p.m.

Tiger Demo*

The Edge *Saturdays Only

6:30 p.m.

Predator Ridge Demo*

Predator Ridge *Sundays Only

7:00 p.m.

Trivia

Zoo Gardens
at Kamala Café on 7/20, 7/21 and 7/27

Flock Party 2024

Shake a Tailfeather + Support Our Animal Family

Now in its fifth year, our brilliant annual benefit is a movable feast with live music, unforgettable animal experiences, on-the-spot fashion illustrations, craft cocktails and artisan eats—all in the company of REAL party animals! Proceeds benefit our beloved animal family and support our wildlife conservation work in Colorado + worldwide.

DATE + TIME

September 7th, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
VIP entry at 5:00 p.m.

ADMISSION

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DETAILS

Ages 21+

See Event Schedule Below

Schedule of Events

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

DJ Erin Stereo

Main Entrance

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Stingray Feedings

Stingray Cove

5:15 – 7:15 p.m.

Pan Association

Wildlife Plaza

5:30 p.m.

Predator Ridge Roof Toss

Secondary Yard

5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Something Vinyl Club

Giraffe Meadows

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Festival Face Paint

Wildlife Plaza

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Luan Bui Live Chalk Art

Wildlife Plaza

6:15 – 8:00 p.m.

Elle Powell Fashion Sketches

Wildlife Plaza

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Incendio

Toyota Elephant Passage

Schedule of Events

6:00 p.m.

African Wild Dog Food Toss

African Wild Dog Habitat

6:15 p.m.

Bird Flights

Wildlife Plaza

5:30 p.m.

Predator Ridge Roof Toss

Secondary Yard

6:30 p.m.

Predator Ridge Roof Toss

Primary Yard

6:30 p.m.

Elephant Bridge Crossing

Toyota Elephant Passage

6:45 – 7:15 p.m.

Flamingo Walk

Flamingo Habitat to Stingray Cove

7:00 p.m.

Tiger Keeper Talk + Food Toss*

The Edge *VIP ONLY

7:15 p.m.

Elephant Demo

Toyota Elephant Passage Amphitheater

8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

FLOCKCHELLA
Our Flock Party Finale featuring 6 Million Dollar Band

Giraffe Meadows

Put on your eagle eyes for other Animal Demos and Keeper Talks throughout the evening, including African penguins, Animal Ambassadors, gibbons, giraffes, Mahali the hippo, Rudy the rhino and many more!

Thank You to our Generous Sponsors!

Proud Peacock

Wise Owl

Eagle Eye

Great Divide Brewing Company
Adams County
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schrek LLP
Cigna Healthcare
Holland & Hart LLP
Intermountain Health
KeyBank
Premier Group Insurance
Vertix Builders
Bardsley Foundation
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Koelbel & Co.
U Lucky Dog

Swan Song

BOK Financial
Brannan Sand & Gravel
Butler Rents
CBS4
DEN
Fairfield & Woods
IMA Financial
InBank
Independent Financial
Jays Valet
Kaiser Permanente
Genesee Mountain Foundation
Connect for Health Colorado
Delta Dental
First Bank
Foley & Lardner LLP
PCL Construction
Sage Hospitality
VISIT DENVER
Innovest
Kelli Frame & Ray Pechek
Marathon Petroleum