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Summer Adult Nights
Experience summer nights at the Zoo—without the kids! Whether you’re planning a date night or a fun evening with friends, our 21+ Adult Nights offe...
Summer Stampede
Join our annual boozy brunch with DZCA’s amazing young professionals’ group, The Herd! All are welcome to join and learn more about wildlife conser...
Flock Party
Now in its sixth year, our brilliant annual benefit is a bold and brilliant evening celebration, featuring live music, unforgettable animal experie...
Café Costa
Looking for lunch or a quick snack after watching the flamingos frolic? Try our hand tossed personal pizzas, calzones, unique flatbread sandwiches,...
Conservation Carousel
Make the most of your visit with a spin on DZCA’s Conservation Carousel! Hop on one of the hand-carved wooden replicas of some of our most popular ...
Cup & Cone
Need a pick-me-up any time of the day? Fuel your zoo adventures with all your coffee house favorites at Cup and Cone, featuring local Dazbog coffee...
Daily Schedule
Today's Programs Animal Talk - Predator Ridge Predator Ridge - Maternity Yard Animal Talk - Wallaby Down Under - Wallaby Way Animal Talk - Tropical...
Denver Zoo Railroad
Enjoy a ride on the Denver Zoo Railroad, presented by Union Pacific. Perfect for families with little ones, the train offers a quick trip around th...
Dippin’ Dots
Treat yourself to a variety of snacks, refreshing bottled beverages, and Dippin’ Dots—innovative ice cream beads that make for a fun, cool treat! H...
Down Under
closer than ever You’ll also meet Tristan and Pearl, our Endangered Huon tree kangaroos—as well as Salem and Neville, our breathtaking pair of Sout...
Emerald Forest
Living their most lush life, the acrobatic primates of the Emerald Forest spend their days foraging, climbing and swinging through their jungle gym...
Flamingo Habitat
With topography inspired by the hardy landscapes of the Andean highlands, our favorite flock’s fabulous new home provides both the flamingos and th...
Gorilla Trek
This realistic virtual reality experience puts you in the heart of African jungle with a real troop of Critically Endangered gorillas. Through high...
Harmony Hill
much you leucistic As you explore Harmony Hill State Park, designed to evoke the experience of camping and hiking in one of our state or national p...
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital
The 22,000-square-foot Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital offers two treatment rooms, critical care units and a cutting-edge surgical suit...
Kamala Café
Getting as hungry as an elephant? Mobile order and pick up classic and Asian inspired burgers, dogs and fries. Want a little more adventure? Try a ...
Kamala Snacks and Sips Cart
Kamala Snacks and Sips has all your favorite treats! Enjoy warm Bavarian pretzels, a variety of snacks, and sweet delights like Dippin’ Dots and ic...
Lembke Family Preserve
With more than a million species in danger of extinction worldwide, many due to devastating habitat loss, zoo-based conservation has become an esse...
Lorikeet Adventure
Step into Lorikeet Adventure and be greeted by the cheerful chirps of our most vibrant residents. Lorikeet Adventure is home to a variety of lorike...
Pachyderms
Since the opening of Toyota Elephant Passage—which moved our Asian elephant bachelor herd and greater one-horned rhinos to a new multi-species habi...
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
Pinnacol Our penguins’ home features a 10,000-gallon swimming pool ringed by golden beaches—with realistic heated rockwork, cozy burrows and comfy ...
Predator Ridge
Specifically designed to showcase the charismatic predator species of Africa's Samburu region—including African lions and Spotted hyenas—Predator R...
Primate Panorama
Spanning seven acres of lushly forested land, Primate Panorama allows you to connect with multiple species of ape, monkey and lemur. Tree-dwelling ...
Puff Puff Mini-Donuts
Stop by for a quick treat including donuts, soft pretzels, and snacks. Don’t forget to grab a soda, beer, or bottle of water to stay hydrated. Hour...
Samburu Grille
Swing by Samburu Grille for all your favorite eats and local treats! Try our classic burgers and dog, famous hand-breaded chicken tenders, or our m...
Scratch
Check out our Scratch Chicken Truck while you wait for the train or carousel! It’s the perfect spot to enjoy our hand breaded Old Bay chicken tende...
Simply Pizza
Keep it simple and delicious with Simply Pizza! Enjoy wood-fired pizzas with your favorite toppings, paired with bottled beverages and seasonal des...
Stingray Cove™
Stingray Cove is a seasonal, open-air interactive experience that allows you to get up-close and personal with beautiful species of sea life. Insp...
Stingray Cove™ Snack Cart
Stop by for a quick drink and snack while overlooking the Stingray Cove™ experience! This sunny get-a-way offers tropical frozen drinks (alcoholic ...
The EDGE
Get closer than ever—six inches, to be exact—from our three magnificent tigers! Thanks to heavy-duty perforated panels in the habitat's central are...
Toyota Elephant Passage
One of the largest and most complex elephant habitats in North America, Toyota Elephant Passage features two miles of interconnected trails on 10 a...
Tropical Discovery
With nearly 300 species and nearly 1,800 individual animals, Tropical Discovery is truly a magical journey into the jungle. Discover a balmy world ...
