Hours

Members-only early admission: 8:30 a.m.
General public admission: 10:00 a.m.
Zoo closing hours vary by day. Please visit our ticket section for available entry times.
The Zoo will close 1 hour and 45 minutes after the last ticket entry time. Timed ticket reservations are required for entry.

LIMITED-CAPACITY FREE DAYS

Denver Zoo will be offering limited-capacity Share the Love Days throughout the year, using a lottery system for fair ticket distribution. Click here for more information.

Admission and Tickets

General Admission:

Adults (Ages 12–64): $20
Seniors (Ages 65+): $20
Children (Ages 3–11): $14
Children 2 and Under: Free

Member tickets go on sale 14 days in advance.

General admission tickets go on sale 7 days in advance.

While no longer required outside, face masks may be mandated for some Denver Zoo experiences, for guests ages 3 and over. Please bring one so you don’t miss out!

Ticket Details & Restrictions

Tickets can be reserved for a variety of time periods starting at 8:30 a.m. with the last admission time window at 3:15 p.m. Guests may enter within a 15-minute window starting at the time listed on the ticket. Please don’t arrive at the entry gate prior to the time listed on your ticket.
A Denver Zoo online timed ticket (on phone or printed) must be presented for entry into Denver Zoo. Confirmation letters, coupons, complimentary tickets, vouchers, program passes, SNAP cards and receipts will not be accepted for entry.
Members will need their photo ID, membership card and complimentary timed ticket (on phone or printed) for admission.
Children under two are free but require a complimentary online ticket. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a person 16 or older
For fastest entry, please print your ticket and present it at the entry gate. Once your online purchase is complete, you will receive an email confirmation and multi-page PDF attachment titled “Tickets”. Please print your tickets included in the PDF document titled “Tickets”.
No refunds, exchanges or date transfers will be provided.
Denver Zoo continues to be committed to our community and providing access to all. A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available for reservation for select community programs daily. Five by Five and Urban Advantage passholders, as well as, Guests with Complimentary Tickets issued by Denver Zoo may reserve complimentary timed community tickets. Guests using complimentary timed community tickets will be required to show proof program at the gate.

Rediscover Your Zoo!

Denver Zoo’s FREE Mobile App

Your Ultimate Guide

Download the free Denver Zoo app and enable app notifications to put everything you need for an amazing Zoo experience in the palm of your hand. Denver Zoo’s Mobile App Includes:

Digital interactive map
Insider animal information
Mobile membership card: Load your Denver Zoo membership card on to the app for additional convenience.

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One-Way Path

Denver Zoo has created a modified one-way path around the entire park, Denver Zoo Parkway, that allows guests to view a majority of Denver Zoo’s animal habitats and gardens.

This new one-way path will assist in ensuring appropriate physical distancing while providing guests with an intuitive way to navigate the Zoo.

A “short cut” will be available to allow guests to explore a smaller section of the Zoo during their visit.

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Hand-Washing Stations

Hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations have been placed throughout campus—including at restrooms, the entry and exit, the entry and exit doors of all buildings and all dining areas. Please use them.

Hand Sanitizer provided by J&L Distilling and proudly sponsored by Cigna.

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Animal Demonstrations and Encounters

Regularly scheduled animal demonstrations and encounters have been modified to minimize contact and provide for physical distance.

Exhibits, Buildings and Attractions

Outdoor exhibits and most indoor exhibits, are open for your enjoyment—while some attractions and play areas, such as Explore the Shore Play Area, are closed for your safety. In addition, regularly scheduled Animal Demonstrations and Encounters have been modified to minimize contact and provide for physical distance.

Dining and Shopping

We have modified our food and beverage service to provide you with utmost safety and peace of mind. In addition to complying with all government-mandated COVID-19 safety procedures with regard to the preparation and service of all food and beverage items, we have put the following practices in place:

Cash will not be accepted for payment at Denver Zoo. To limit person-to-person contact, Denver Zoo will be restricting payments to cards only and will not be accepting cash. Guests paying with debit or credit cards will be asked to swipe their own cards.
Grab-and-go food and beverage options are available throughout the Zoo. For a list of open restaurants and menus click here.
In order to minimize lines and provide for safe physical distancing, mobile ordering is available and encouraged through the Denver Zoo website.
Outdoor dining areas throughout the Zoo are open have been redesigned to meet safe physical distancing guidelines. Indoor restaurant seating is closed.
All food and beverage items are pre-packaged with tamper-resistant labeling.
Drinks are available in bottles and cans.
Guests are permitted to bring their own food and beverage. No glass containers or alcohol may be brought in to the Zoo by guests. Guests are encouraged to follow social distancing guidelines while picnicking on Zoo grounds.

Shopping

Denver Zoo’s primary gift shop, Kibongi Market will remain open with the following safety modifications in place:

One-way traffic flow through the store has been instituted
Hand sanitizer is available
Displays altered to minimize touch and guest proximity
Online shop and shipping options are always available

We’re in This Together.

Keeping Each Other Safe.

Denver Zoo is incredibly grateful for your support. Together, we can navigate the changes, both small and large, that help keep each other safe and healthy.

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What We Are Asking Guests to Do to Keep Our Community Safe

Guests at Denver Zoo should follow these guidelines during their visit:

If you, or a family member feel sick, we ask that you respect the safety of others (including our animals) and stay home. We look forward to welcoming you when you're feeling better!
All Guests ages three (3) and over are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times except when actively eating or drinking while stationary and physically distanced. Guests without masks will not be admitted.
All guests are required to maintain a physical distance of at least six (6) feet from guests, other staff members and volunteers.
Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face.
Avoid touching surfaces.
Obey the one-way traffic flow and remain on approved pathways.

What Denver Zoo Is Doing to Keep You Safe

In order to keep our guests, staff and animals safe, Denver Zoo has enacted the following safety practices:

The number of guests in attendance is limited each day and one-way guest flow has been instituted to provide for physical distancing.
All staff working at the Zoo are required to wear masks.
All staff working at the Zoo have their temperatures checked prior to working.
High touch surfaces, including restrooms, are being disinfected frequently on a schedule. Some high-touch surfaces like restaurant tables and chairs are being cleaned immediately after use.
Additional hand-sanitizer and hand-washing stations have been placed throughout the park including at restrooms, the Zoo’s entry and exit, the entry and exit doors of all buildings and all dining locations.
To limit person-to-person contact, Denver Zoo will be restricting payments to cards only and will not be accepting cash.
To eliminate another potential touch point, individual personal maps will no longer be distributed. Denver Zoo will provide an interactive digital map for free on its mobile app.