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Lion Cub Birthday Party
Join us for a day of big cat fun honoring our lion cubs for their first birthday! Enjoy talks with our Animal Care Team, lion enrichment, music and memorable moments throughout the day that highlight these incredible cubs.
DATE + TIME
Thursday, August 13, 2026
ADMISSION
Included with daytime admission!
Party Schedule
Morning Activities
8:15 a.m. Member-Exclusive Lion Talk
Predator Ridge Maternity Yard
• Talk with an Animal Care Specialist
• Watch special birthday enrichment for the cubs
• Themed music
• Collect a “Happy Birthday” lion cub card
10:00 a.m. Lion Talk
Predator Ridge
• Talk with an Animal Care Specialist
• Watch special birthday enrichment for the cubs
• Photo op moment
• Themed music
• Collect a “Happy Birthday” lion cub card
Afternoon Activities
12:00 p.m. Birthday Celebration
Predator Ridge
• Talk with an Animal Care Specialist
• Watch special birthday enrichment for the cubs
• Photo op moment
• Themed music and a “Happy Birthday” sing-along
• Collect a “Happy Birthday” lion cub card
3:00 p.m. Birthday Celebration
Predator Ridge
• Talk with an Animal Care Specialist
• Watch special birthday enrichment for the cubs
• Photo op moment
• Themed music and a “Happy Birthday” sing-along
• Collect a “Happy Birthday” lion cub card
Meet the Birthday Cubs
Win A Lion Cub Experience + Adoption Bundle
Donate Any Amount* for a Chance to Win an Exclusive Lion Animal Care Specialist Talk + Birthday Adoption Bundle
Every donation helps support our growing lion cubs and African lion conservation efforts.
*Free online entry available. Visit denverzoo.org/130th-birthday-sweepstakes/ for official rules and details.
Did You Know?
Lion cubs grow rapidly during their first year. For the first 10 weeks, they rely entirely on their mother’s milk before transitioning to a meat-based diet. Cubs begin walking at just 10–15 days old and quickly start to pounce, play and explore their world.
