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Fall Break Just Got Wilder—Meet our African Lion Cubs

Take advantage of the warmer fall temperatures and join us daily on the east side of Predator Ridge from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to see our adorable pride.

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Boo at the Zoo Tickets on Sale Now

Boo at the Zoo is BACK! Join us for a spooky evening filled with trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, and more!

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Join today and lock in your members-only savings just in time for the member early access for Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Lights.

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Snuggle a Wild One

Adopt your very own lion cub today! Add an adoption kit to your plush purchase and do a world of good for wildlife!

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News & Stories

Zoo Tales

September 23, 2025

An Announcement About Sumatran Orangutan Berani

We are heartbroken to share that Berani, our beloved 32-year-old Sumatran orangutan, was humanely euthanized on Monday, September 22.

BABY BULLETIN: Introducing Our Lion Cub Quartet

We are delighted to share that our female African lion, Araali, gave birth to four healthy cubs on August 13!

Keeping Groucho Sharp: Cognitive Care for DZCA’s Oldest E…

Groucho’s dedicated animal care team is finding creative ways to keep him mentally enriched as he ages.

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Join us all month long for special fall-themed fun at DZCA! 🍂🎃

Meet creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, enjoy weekend pumpkin carving, and keep your eyes peeled for mysterious creatures roaming the grounds. Be sure to also stop by our Predator Ridge Maternity Yard from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to see our adorable lion cubs in action! 🧡

Your day at the Zoo just got more festive! Plan your visit. LINK IN BIO

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Join us all month long for special fall-themed fun at DZCA! 🍂🎃

Meet creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, enjoy weekend pumpkin carving, and keep your eyes peeled for mysterious creatures roaming the grounds. Be sure to also stop by our Predator Ridge Maternity Yard from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to see our adorable lion cubs in action! 🧡

Your day at the Zoo just got more festive! Plan your visit. LINK IN BIO

ICYMI: Our lion cubs made their big debut this week! 🦁💛 They’re out exploring their outdoor habitat from 9:30–11:30 a.m. daily in the Predator Ridge Maternity Yard, and trust us, you don’t want to miss these adorable additions out and about.

Looking for fall break plans? 🍂 Spend the day at the Zoo watching our cubs play, meeting your favorite animals, and enjoying all the festive fall fun! Plan your visit today: LINK IN BIO

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ICYMI: Our lion cubs made their big debut this week! 🦁💛 They’re out exploring their outdoor habitat from 9:30–11:30 a.m. daily in the Predator Ridge Maternity Yard, and trust us, you don’t want to miss these adorable additions out and about.

Looking for fall break plans? 🍂 Spend the day at the Zoo watching our cubs play, meeting your favorite animals, and enjoying all the festive fall fun! Plan your visit today: LINK IN BIO

🎃👻 Boo at the Zoo is SOLD OUT for tonight! 👻🎃

Thank you to everyone who grabbed tickets—this Halloween fun is going fast! If you haven’t booked your visit yet, don’t wait… future dates are selling out quickly! 🦇🍬✨

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

#BooAtTheZoo #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SpookySeason #FamilyFun

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🎃👻 Boo at the Zoo is SOLD OUT for tonight! 👻🎃

Thank you to everyone who grabbed tickets—this Halloween fun is going fast! If you haven’t booked your visit yet, don’t wait… future dates are selling out quickly! 🦇🍬✨

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

#BooAtTheZoo #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SpookySeason #FamilyFun

🐧 Happy #AfricanPenguinAwarenessDay! Here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, we’re proud to care for a Critically Endangered flock of African penguins and support their wild counterparts through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ African Penguin Species Survival Plan. Together, we’re helping these charismatic seabirds waddle toward a brighter, safer future. 🐧

Stop by Pinnacol African Penguin Point to meet our flock and learn how you can make a difference for these adorable beachgoers!

#AfricanPenguin #PenguinConservation #AZA #SavingWildlifeTogether #DenverZooConservationAlliance

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