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Member Appreciation Week
September 8–13
Join us for a week of celebrating you, our wonderful members!
Calling all DZCA members—this one is for you! Your support makes everything we do possible, from providing world-class animal care to facilitating our wildlife conservation efforts around the world. We are grateful to all of you, and we want to spend a week showing it!
Visit DZCA September 8–13 to enjoy exclusive members-only perks, animal experiences, giveaways and more as a token of our appreciation. Plus, we’re giving you 20% off all food and beverage purchases and access to a member-exclusive lounge.
Member Lounge
Available daily for members from 9:00–12:00 p.m. in Zoo Gardens.
Every morning during Member Appreciation Week, we welcome you to kick back and take in the perks of supporting DZCA in our exclusive Member Lounge! Just present your membership QR code to enter and explore.
Lounge
Activities
Get hands-on with animal enrichment building, interact with biofacts, and learn how to capture the perfect Zoo shot with our volunteer photographers.
Complimentary Photo
Capture the memories with a complimentary professional photo with a larger-than-life photo op frame! Limited to one photo per member family.
Membership 101 Concierge
Learn everything there is to know about your DZCA membership so you can take advantage of all the great perks available to you.
Animal
Ambassadors
It wouldn’t be a proper DZCA lounge without a few animals! Catch a meet and greet with one of our Animal Ambassadors.
Daily Perks + Benefits
Bring A Friend
Members are welcome to bring one additional guest* each day. Present your membership QR code at the Main Entrance and let a staff member know you’d like to use your member appreciation benefit.
*Benefit does not rollover, and is only valid September 8–13, 2026. One guest per membership.
Bonus Rides Await
Members automatically receive two vouchers each day to use on the Denver Zoo Railroad or the Conservation Carousel. Simply scan your membership QR code at either attraction to redeem!
No advanced tickets or reservations required.
Member Appreciation Night
Friday, September 11
5–8 p.m.
Save the date for an unforgettable night at the Zoo, just for you! Expect animal demonstrations, musical entertainment, member-exclusive swag + more. RSVP now to secure you spot!
The Whole Zoo Just for You, Plus:
• Docent tours + Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital open house
• Interactive activities such as animal enrichment building and conservation learning stations
• Member-favorite animal demonstrations (including an elephant bridge crossing and flamingo parade!)
• Live chalk art with Luan Bui
• Silent disco with DJ Jared Chagolla
• A complimentary professional photo
• NEW member-exclusive swag and giveaways
• Double the discount (20%) on food, beverages and retail purchases
• Live music performances by Mile High Freedom Band, Matt Flaherty and Kutandara
Event is free to members only, but RSVP is required. Members may use guest passes for this event, but additional tickets will not be available.
Zoo Pride Hub
Sea Lion Habitat
5:00–7:00 p.m.
During Member Appreciation Night, we invite our philanthropic members to go behind the scenes of our sea lion habitat for an exclusive hub experience featuring Animal Ambassadors, exclusive giveaways, a popcorn bar, and more. (Zoo Pride, The Herd, and Donor Members welcome!)
Giveaways
Daily Giveaways
Membership Extension
Winners will receive a one-year extension of their current membership for free!
ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL BUNDLE
Winners will receive an Adopt-an-Animal Adoption Bundle of their choice! View all our adorable options here.
ZOO LIGHTS
PRIZE PACK
Winners will receive four tickets to any night of Zoo Lights, plus a holiday-themed package with souvenir cups, hot chocolate vouchers, s’mores kit and more.
BOO AT THE ZOO PRIZE PACK
Winners will receive four tickets to any night of Boo at the Zoo this fall, plus a Halloween-themed gift package!
One-Time Giveaways
Earlier Early Access to Summer Safari Camps
Four member families that visit during Member Appreciation Week will receive one guaranteed spot* for any Summer Safari camp of their choosing. Meaning you officially get first dibs on our coveted camp spots.
The four winners will be notified the following week via email.
*This is not a complimentary camp. Early access benefit is limited to one family per spot and cannot be shared.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Ever want to see all the stuff that happens behind closed doors? One lucky member will win exactly that—an exclusive, behind-the-scenes animal tour!* And all you have to do is spend a day at the Zoo during Member Appreciation Week.
One winner will be notified the following week via email.
*The animal species cannot be guaranteed and will be based on the winner’s and Animal Care Team’s availability. Restrictions may apply, including age and group size limitations.
Lifetime Membership
Imagine never having to renew your membership again. One lucky member will win a Lifetime Membership*, giving them unlimited Zoo access for years to come. Visit during Member Appreciation Week for your chance to win!
One winner will be notified the following week via email.
*Lifetime Membership is valid only for the selected winner and cannot be shared, transferred, or exchanged.
