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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 members-only early admission from 8:30am-10:00am is from March 17 through October 31.

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:

 

Denver Zoo Ticket Pricing

  • Adults (Ages 16-64): $24
  • Seniors (Ages 65+): $21
  • Youth (Ages 3-15): $18
  • 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.

 

 

 

 

 

    
   

Denver Zoo is a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC)

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A Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) is a facility or organization in which at least 80% of their staff is highly trained, fully equipped and certified in the field of autism.

Animal Talks + Demonstrations

Date

September 27, 2023

Member Exclusive: Giraffe Demonstration

Giraffe Encounter

9:15 a.m.

Animal Talk - Harmony Hill

Harmony Hill

9:30 a.m.

Demonstration - African Penguin

Pinnacol African Penguin Point

10:15 a.m.

Demonstration - Llama

Llama Habitat

10:30 a.m.

Demonstration - Asian Elephant

McGrath Family Amphitheater

11:00 a.m.

Animal Talk - Clouded Leopard

Toyota Elephant Passage-Clouded Leopard

11:15 a.m.

Conservation Talk - Colorado

Sheep Mountain

11:45 a.m.

Demonstration - Predator Ridge

Pahali Ya Mwana

12:00 p.m.

Educator Talk-Animal Hospital

Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital

1:00 p.m.

Demonstration - Asian Elephant

McGrath Family Amphitheater

1:45 p.m.

Animal Talk - Gibbon & Rhino

The Anschutz Foundation Gibbon Islands

2:00 p.m.

Animal Talk - Vampire Bat

Tropical Discovery

2:45 p.m.

Demonstration - African Penguin

Pinnacol African Penguin Point

3:15 p.m.

Educator Talk-Animal Hospital

Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital

4:00 p.m.

Animal Talk - African Buffalo

African Buffalo Habitat

4:15 p.m.

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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.

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in Colorado + worldwide.