Saving Wildlife Together

🍁🦁 Fall Safari Camp Registration is Now Open! 🦁🍁

Looking for an adventure your young explorer will never forget? Safari Camps at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance are the perfect way for kids to discover their love for animals through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and up-close zoo experiences! 🐾✨

This fall, we’re offering two exciting one-day camps:

🌿 Fall Into Nature – November 24
Campers will dig into the natural world, use all their senses to explore, and build deeper connections to animals and nature.

❄️ Weathering the Wild – November 25
From cozy rocks to shady spots, campers will discover how animals adapt to seasonal changes, and find inspiration for helping wildlife in their own backyards!

Both camps feature animal encounters, zoo expeditions, and plenty of outdoor adventure, so bundle up and join us!

🎟️ Register now before spots fill up - LINK IN BIO

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Our vet techs don’t just work within the Zoo, they support wildlife conservation across the globe!

From assisting in field exams to helping rehabilitate rescued animals, their expertise ensures wildlife everywhere gets the care it needs.

We’re so proud of their commitment to animal health, both here and in the wild. 🐾

For four years, Danielle Coffman has been a vital part of the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance veterinary team, bringing over 11 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician and an endless passion for animal care. 🐾

🌟 Favorite DZCA Animals:

“It`s impossible to choose only one! My two favorite gals are Winnie the southern tamandua, and Tavi the spotted hyena. But I’d like to make a special shout out to Nick the sea lion. He passed away a few months ago, but he will forever be one of my favorite animals I’ve ever worked with. Miss you big guy ❤️”

🌟 Proudest Case:

“I love getting to work with the Animal Care Specialists to do behavioral medical training with our animals. I was able to do voluntary blood draws on Jasiri the reticulated giraffe and Puddle the cape buffalo.” 🩸🦒🐃

🌟 What I Love Most:

“Being a part of our veterinary team. We have so much fun together and I love being surrounded by compassionate and brilliant people.”

🌟 Fun Fact:

“I have always wanted to learn to juggle. Dan, one of our veterinarians, has been coaching me for months in our offices. I`m hoping next year I can write that my fun fact is that I juggle around the hospital!”

Join us in celebrating Danielle and all of our incredible Veterinary Technicians who care deeply for every animal, every day.

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From morning rounds to assisting in procedures, collecting samples, updating records, and even training animals for voluntary medical behaviors—no two days are ever the same!

Each moment helps ensure top-notch animal care and advances conservation science. 🩺🐾

Meet Rachel, one of our incredible Registered Veterinary Technicians who has been part of the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance team for just over a year, and has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2016!

🌟 Favorite DZCA Animal:

“Salma, the yellow-backed duiker! I have the utter privilege of being part of her weekly laser therapy sessions where I get to enjoy watching her eat her favorite foods and learn about her personality quirks from her animal care staff.”

🌟 Proudest Case:

“This year, I was able to be a part of our boreal toad conservation efforts. I was a part of semen collection and evaluation and was able to pass our knowledge on at the annual association of zoo veterinary technicians conference. It was incredibly rewarding to aid in the release of 300 toadlets into the wild.” 🐸🌿

🌟 What I Love Most:

“I love the dedication to conservation efforts and the culture of the zoo.”

🌟 Fun Fact:

“My coworkers often locate me by how loud my laugh is. ” 😂

Join us in celebrating Rachel and all of our amazing Veterinary Technicians who bring skill, passion, and heart to every day at DZCA!

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🌏 It’s World Rainforest Week and we’re celebrating by highlighting the incredible work our team is doing to protect rainforests and the wildlife that depend on them.

Earlier this year, Dr. Jimmy Johnson (Senior Director of Wildlife Health and Conservation) and Brian Aucone (Chief Conservation Officer) traveled to Indonesia to visit our conservation partners in the field.

While visiting Forum Konservasi Leuser in Indonesia, the team saw the final construction of a new research station in the Samarkilang region of the Leuser Ecosystem. This station will be a jumping off point to understand this less explored region. The team checked camera traps, and caught amazing footage of Sumatran orangutans, porcupines, deer, and Thomas leaf monkeys, just a few of the many species that make the Leuser Ecosystem one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. 🌳🦧

Through partnerships like these, we’re helping protect critical rainforest habitats, support local researchers, and ensure a thriving future for wildlife and people alike. ✨

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