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To read about Denver Zoo’s safety policies and COVID procedures, click below.
Make Memories + Make a Difference for Wildlife!
Get Your Tickets Online Now.
We can’t wait to see you at Denver Zoo! In order to provide the best experience for all our guests, we’re limiting the number of visitors per day. Online timed tickets are required for everyone, including Denver Zoo members (free) and children two and under (free).
Having trouble booking online? Call Guest Services at 720-337-1400 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Important Information
Denver Zoo Hours
Online timed ticket reservations are required for entry. You will be asked to select a timed entry window during the online ticketing process.
Member tickets go on sale 15 days in advance.
General Admission tickets go on sale 10 days in advance.
The Zoo is open daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Entry gates close at 4:00pm.
Seasonal early members admission from 8:30am-10:00am.
Closing hours may vary by day, 1 hour and 30 minutes after the last ticket entry time.
Community Connections Equitable Access Program
Need more affordable ways to visit us? We have you covered!
Free or Nearly Free Admission:
- SNAP Explorer Card Holders: For each card, admission is just $1 up to 10 guests
- 5X5 Denver School Program cards
- Seven Free Days each year. Registration information for ticket lottery:
Discounted Tickets:
Seniors, $3 Discount
Denver Zoo Ticket Pricing
- Adults (Ages 16-64): $22
- Seniors (Ages 65+): $19
- Youth (Ages 3-15): $16
- Youth 2 and Under: Free
Member tickets go on sale 15 days in advance.
General Admission tickets go on sale 10 days in advance.
General Admission tickets are non-refundable.
To Stay Safe on Snow + Ice,
Simply Walk Like a Penguin
To avoid slips and falls on winter walkways, Denver Zoo and Pinnacol Assurance turn to the experts—penguins—for smart safety tips.
Stay Safe During Your Visit
Animal Talks + Demonstrations
Date
February 8, 2023
Demonstration-African Penguin
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
10:15 a.m.
Conservation Talk-Mongolia AM
Cinereous Vulture Exhibit
10:15 a.m.
Animal Talk-Zebra
Zebras
10:45 a.m.
Demonstration-Asian Elephant
McGrath Family Amphitheater
11:00 a.m.
Animal Talk-Small Clawed Otters
El Pomar Foundation Village Hall
11:15 a.m.
Demonstration-Llamas
Be a Zookeeper Zone
11:15 a.m.
Conservation Talk-Colorado
Sheep Mountain
11:45 a.m.
Demonstration-Amur Tigers
The Edge
11:45 a.m.
Demonstration-Predator Ridge
Pahali Ya Mwana
12:00 p.m.
Demonstration-Asian Elephant
McGrath Family Amphitheater
1:45 p.m.
Animal Talk-Gibbons & Rhinos
cancelled
The Anschutz Foundation Gibbon Boardwalk
2:00 p.m.
Demonstration-Sea Lions
cancelled
Sea Lion Habitat
2:30 p.m.
Educator Talk-Animal Hospital
Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital
2:30 p.m.
Animal Talk-Vampire Bats
Tropical Discovery
2:45 p.m.
Demonstration-African Penguin
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
3:15 p.m.
Conservation Talk-Mongolia PM
Camels
3:30 p.m.
Animal Talk- River Hippopotamus
Pachyderms
3:45 p.m.
Add Awesomeness to Your Visit
Get a Helping Hand
Need a little push to keep your Denver Zoo visit rolling along? Wagon rentals at Denver Zoo—along with a few other friendly helpers—are easier than ever! Simply below to reserve.