130th Summer Celebration

May 25–September 7

You’re invited to join us for a summer-long celebration with exciting surprises, fun activities, and all-new experiences in honor of our 130^th anniversary. With animal birthday parties, extended Zoo hours, member exclusives, special events and more, there’s something new to discover, all season long. One visit won’t be enough!

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THE CELEBRATION IS ON—DAILY

Celebration Squad

Catch the Celebration Squad roaming the Zoo daily with games, dance parties, and hourly chances to win memberships, attraction passes, snacks + more!

Musical Entertainment

Live performances take the stage daily with rotating artists performing at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. in Wildlife Plaza throughout the summer.

Wild Welcome + Wild Goodbye

Start or end your visit with an Animal Ambassador greeting near the Main Entrance from 8:00–9:30 a.m. and 2:30–4:00 p.m.

Photo Moments

Capture the moment with new photo opportunities throughout the Zoo. Life‑size frames offer an easy way to commemorate your visit.

Colorado Conservation

Discover Colorado wildlife and conservation through interactive trail stations and a scavenger hunt designed for curious explorers of all ages.

Colorado Lounge

Celebrate Colorado’s 150^th with a lounge inspired by our beautiful state, complete with a bar, local brews, photo moments and local artists in Wildlife Plaza.

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ANIMAL BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Happy Hatch Day
Flamingos
June 13

Join us for a flock-worthy hatch day celebration filled with feathery birthday fun.

Happy Birthday
Harley
July 17

Come celebrate Harley, our Vietnamese pot-belly pig alongside his Animal Ambassador friends.

Happy Birthday
Lion Cubs
August 13

Help us wish our lion cubs Alpine Lily, Guion, Olive and Poppy a happy first birthday and join in on the big cat fun.

Unlimited Summer Fun for Members

Become a member to unlock unlimited FREE admission this summer and enjoy exclusive perks—one visit won’t be enough!

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STAY LATE THIS SUMMER

Open until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays + Saturdays
June 12–August 1

Skip the hottest hours of the day and enjoy the Zoo in the evening! With extended hours until 9:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, you can beat the heat and the crowds.

• Live music in three locations 5:00–9:00 p.m.
• Silent disco 5:00–9:00 p.m.
• Animal Ambassadors 5:30–6:30 p.m. in Gates Amphitheater
• Animal demonstrations at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each evening—featuring a rotating lineup of amazing species all summer long
• Become a member to visit anytime, no reservations required!

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Summer Adult Nights

6/4, 7/2, 8/6

Celebrate 130 years with Adult Nights—a 21+ summer series featuring three uniquely themed nights: Pride Prom, Americana, and Celebrate Colorado. Each night offers its own mix of live entertainment, drinks, and after‑hours Zoo fun.

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130 Years of Connection and Conservation

For more than a century, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has been bringing Colorado a little closer to wildlife. Join us as we celebrate 130 unforgettable years of wonder, connection and conservation.