Saving Wildlife Together

Happy #VeterinaryAppreciationDay to our incredible team of Clinical Veterinarians! 💚

Did you know that DZCA has a team of five full-time veterinarians? Four are Board-Certified Specialists in Zoological Medicine™ and are experts in the clinical care of zoo and wildlife species. Out of the approximately 300 Board Certified Specialists in Zoological Medicine™ around the world, we’re honored that these distinguished veterinarians—Dr. Jimmy Johnson, Dr. Jennifer Hausmann, Dr. Spencer Kehoe and Dr. Dan Cutler—work right here at DZCA! Also part of this passionate and dedicated team is Dr. Sushan Han, a Board-Certified Veterinary Pathologist, whose specialty is investigating and understanding the diseases that threaten wildlife.

Together, they exemplify our commitment to advancing the care of our animals and furthering the field of zoo and wildlife medicine through innovation and scientific understanding. From tiny tree frogs to Asian elephants, our Veterinary Medicine team ensures that every one of our animals receives the absolute best care possible.

You may be able to catch our team in action next time you visit our Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital. Please join us in thanking them for all their hard work in the comments below!

🌼🐝 It’s #PollinatorWeek, and we’re celebrating the tiny but mighty creatures that keep ecosystems thriving! From bees and butterflies to hummingbirds and beetles, pollinators play a vital role in healthy habitats—and our Horticulture team works hard to ensure they have a place to thrive right here on campus.

As Allie Byrd Skaer, our Curator of Horticulture, puts it:
“Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Horticulture supports our wildlife conservation mission by creating and maintaining awe-inspiring, engaging, and life-enriching plant displays, exhibits, and gardens... Our ecological approach aims to support native and migrating invertebrate and bird species, showcase the beauty of nature, and exemplify best practices for gardening for wildlife.”

🐞🌸 Through initiatives like Pollinator Pathways, we`re working to create safe, resource-rich spaces for pollinators both on Zoo grounds and in our local community. Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t forget to stop and smell the native wildflowers on your next visit!

#Pollinators #DenverZooConservationAlliance #GardeningForWildlife #SavingWildlifeTogether

It’s #WorldCrocDay! 🐊

Crocodiles have been roaming the Earth for over 200 million years and today, we’re celebrating these prehistoric predators and their lookalike reptile relatives!

At Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, you can meet some of the coolest crocs around.
In Predator Ridge, spot our African dwarf crocodile, Jino, one of the smallest crocodilian species.
In Tropical Discovery, see Daphne, our Critically Endangered Siamese crocodile, who at 65, is the oldest animal at the Zoo. Plus two lizard species that share the “croc” name: the crocodile monitor and the Chinese crocodile lizard.

Swing by to see these incredible reptiles up close and learn what makes crocs such powerful, resilient animals.

#DenverZooConservationAlliance #ReptileConservation #Dinosaur #SavingWildlifeTogether