Your Ultimate Guide
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!
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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 11 through October 31.
Closing hours may vary by day but are 1 hour and 30 minutes after the last ticket entry time.
Denver Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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. To reserve tickets, click below.
Denver Zoo Ticket Pricing
For March 11th through October 31st:
- Adults (Ages 16-64): $24
- Seniors (Ages 65+): $21
- Youth (Ages 3-15): $18
- Youth 2 and Under: Free
For November 1st through March 10th:
- Adults (Ages 16-64): $15.75
- Seniors (Ages 65+): $13.65
- Youth (Ages 3-15): $10.50
- 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)
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
December 3, 2023
Demonstration - African Penguin
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
10:15 a.m.
Animal Talk - Lemur
Emerald Forest
10:45 a.m.
Demonstration - Asian Elephant
McGrath Family Amphitheater
11:00 a.m.
Animal Talk-Otters
El Pomar Foundation Village Hall
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
12:30 p.m.
Demonstration - Llama
Llama Habitat
1:15 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.
Demonstration-Amur Tigers
The Edge
2:30 p.m.
Animal Talk - Vampire Bat
Tropical Discovery
2:45 p.m.
Animal Talk - Lemur
Emerald Forest
3:15 p.m.
Demonstration - African Penguin
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
3:15 p.m.
Educator Talk-Animal Hospital
cancelled
Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital
4:00 p.m.
Animal Talk - African Buffalo
African Buffalo Habitat
4:15 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.