A gift certificate for a Denver Zoo Up-Close Animal Encounter lets your special someone choose their unforgettable animal experience.
$200/group (maximum of 6 people)
30-minute meet-and-greet with some of our elephants and their keepers
Guests 12 years of age and older.
Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Denver Zoo is proud to be home to the largest bachelor herd of Asian elephants in North America. Our big, beautiful boys never forget, and you’ll feel the same way about this intimate experience. With up to six total members of your personal pod, you’ll enjoy a fascinating half-hour with our animal care team and the princely pachyderms under their care. Get up close and personal with Groucho, Bodhi, Billy, Jake, or Chuck—and potentially even get to watch one of their training sessions!
Due to safety regulations, guests will not have direct contact with the elephants—but rather will get a closer look than public perspective allows, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interactions.
A gift certificate for a Denver Zoo Up-Close Animal Encounter lets your special someone choose their unforgettable animal experience.