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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.

Emerald Forest will be temporarily closed for maintenance and improvements from Tuesday, April 18 through mid-May. Due to the nature of the work, all Emerald Forest residents will be temporarily relocated to behind-the-scenes areas for the duration of the project. Primate Panorama will still be open and accessible to guests, where you can see our great apes, mandrills, red river hogs and many other amazing species. Thank you for your patience as we make Denver Zoo a better Zoo for you and the animals!

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:

Discounted Tickets:

Seniors, $3 Discount

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Denver Zoo is a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC)

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.

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.

 

    
   

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

Make sure everyone in your crew has an amazing, SAFE time!
To read about Denver Zoo’s safety policies and COVID procedures, click below.

Animal Talks + Demonstrations

Date

June 10, 2023

Animal Talk - Harmony Hill

Harmony Hill

9:30 a.m.

Animal Talk - African Buffalo

African Buffalo Habitat

9:45 a.m.

Demonstration - African Penguin

Pinnacol African Penguin Point

10:15 a.m.

Animal Talk - Mandrill

Congo Basin

10:15 a.m.

Demonstration - Llama

Llama Habitat

10:30 a.m.

Animal Talk - Grevy's Zebra

Zebra Habitat

10:45 a.m.

Demonstration - Asian Elephant

McGrath Family Amphitheater

11:00 a.m.

Demonstration-Wild Encounters

Wildlife Plaza

11:00 a.m.

Animal Talk - Clouded Leopard

Toyota Elephant Passage-Clouded Leopard

11:15 a.m.

Educator Talk-Animal Hospital

Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital

11:30 a.m.

Demonstration - Sea Lion

Sea Lion Habitat

11:30 a.m.

Conservation Talk - Colorado

Sheep Mountain

11:45 a.m.

Demonstration - Predator Ridge

Pahali Ya Mwana

12:00 p.m.

Animal Talk-Wild Encounters

Wildlife Plaza

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.

Educator Talk-Animal Hospital

Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital

2:30 p.m.

Animal Talk - Vampire Bat

Tropical Discovery

2:45 p.m.

Demonstration - African Penguin

Pinnacol African Penguin Point

3:15 p.m.

Animal Talk - Grevy's Zebra

Zebra Habitat

4:00 p.m.

Animal Talk - River Hippopotamus

Pachyderms

4:15 p.m.

Animal Talk - African Buffalo

African Buffalo Habitat

4:45 p.m.

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The FREE Denver Zoo App makes it easier than ever to get your BEAR-ings as you explore our 80-acre campus. Purchase tickets, access our interactive map, learn about your favorite animals + more!

Book a Special Experience

There’s always something new to do at the Zoo! Click the buttons below to learn what’s on offer during YOUR visit—from seasonal rides and films to unforgettable animal encounters + more!

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.

Your visit supports our wildlife conservation efforts
in Colorado + worldwide.