Mahali’s Close Up

…and support the protection of these remarkable animals. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance shares Sartore’s commitment to conservation with a parallel mission: Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations. The…

Conservation at Denver Zoo

…than 4,000 magnificent animals in our care, but it also supports advancing 20+ years of Denver Zoo’s field conservation leadership in Colorado and around the globe. Support Conservation [custom_buttons_show] [dz_slideshow]…

East African Crowned Crane

…movement. Crane Chorus Living in large flocks, cranes have developed several methods of communication. All cranes are noted for their loud calls that can be heard over three miles (five…

Sea Stars

…beds as well as coral reefs. One sea star can devour over 50 young clams in a week. Sea stars also compete directly with commercial and recreational fishermen. Sea stars…

Community Advisory Group

…Members Chandi Aldena Sarah Baie Renee Belisle Ericka Hernandez Jessica Godinez Ana Lopez Sonrisa Lucero Fredy Martinez Mikki McComb-Kobza Luis Navarrete Jami Powell Stephanie Sanchez Armando Silva Lynne Valencia [dz_image_gallery_slides]…

Student Career Resources

…this video, we discuss how this benefits our orangutan, Junie. Watch Video [VIDEO-POPUP] [VIDEO-POPUP] Animal Care and Design Expert Interview Hear from Brian Aucone, Denver Zoo’s Senior VP for Animal…

Buffalo Healing

…the 1800s, for the benefit of European descendants to settle frontier lands, including Denver. The intended outcomes were broken Indigenous communities and domesticated landscapes.   This effort was only partly successful….

Frilled Lizard

The name of this spectacular lizard comes from the large leathery ruff or frill of skin around the neck. When the lizard is alarmed or faced with a potential threat,…

Denver Zoo Announces AZA Accreditation

We’re thrilled to announce that Denver Zoo has achieved accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). This prestigious accreditation reflects our unwavering commitment to animal care, wildlife conservation,…