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From late-breaking news to our vital statistics, we want to keep you informed about what's happening at Denver Zoo.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Tiffany Barnhart - Director of Communications
720-337-1444
tbarnhart@denverzoo.org

Sean Andersen-Vie - Public Relations Specialist
720-337-1418
sandersenvie@denverzoo.org


2012 STORIES

DECEMBER 2012

DENVER ZOO WELCOMES FEMALE ASIAN ELEPHANT "KIMBO"
42-Year-Old Elephant from Fort Worth Zoo to Join Longtime Resident Dolly


DENVER ZOO WELCOMES ROYAL LION CUB TRIO FROM QATAR
Visitors Can Now See Triplets During Temporary Stay, Weather Permitting

November 2012

DENVER ZOO'S ZOO LIGHTS SHINES WITH EXPANDED LAYOUT & NEW WAYS TO ENJOY HOLIDAY TRADITION
22nd Annual Event Features New Layout, Cultural Celebrations & Yesterday's Zoo Train Ride

DENVER ZOO OFFERS FREE ADMISSIONS AND TOURS FOR VETERANS NOV. 11 & 12
Event Initiated by Veteran to Honor a New Generation

DENVER ZOO MOURNS LOSS OF GIDGET THE SEA LION
Well-Known Animal was Star of Denver Zoo's Sea Lion Show

October 2012

DENVER ZOO STAFF'S QUICK ACTION SAVES INFANT TAPIR'S LIFE
Zoo Staff Provided Rescue Breaths to Calf to Assist Difficult Birth

DENVER ZOO MOURNS LOSS OF "LOVABLE" ELEPHANT MIMI
Asian Elephant was Adored by Generations of Zoo Guests for More Than Half Century

September 2012

BOO AT THE ZOO SCARES UP FAMILY FUN IN OCTOBER
One Night and Two Daytime Halloween Events at the Zoo

August

DENVER ZOO ASIAN ELEPHANT "MIMI" BEGINS HOSPICE CARE
Mimi is One of Oldest Elephants in North American Zoos


BEST BREWERIES FEATURED AT DENVER ZOO'S BREW AT THE ZOO
Local Suds Safari on September 7 is Expected to Sell Out Again


July 2012

DENVER ZOO WELCOMES TWO SOMALI WILD ASSES
Smallest Equid Species is Brand New to Zoo


DENVER ZOO AND POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL GIVE PAW OF APPROVAL
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery Recognized for Green Efforts


DENVER ZOO HIRES NEW HEAD EDUCATOR
Dana Murphy to Serve as Zoo's Vice President for Education & Volunteer Services


DENVER ZOO WELCOMES CHEETAH TWIN BROTHERS
Visitors Can Now See Spotted Pair in Cheetah Yard


June 2012

DENVER ZOO WELCOMES BIRTH OF AMUR LEOPARD CUB
Cub is First Birth in 16 Years


DENVER ZOO MEMBERSHIP HITS RECORD BREAKING NUMBER
68,450 Households are Members of Denver Zoo


DENVER ZOO'S TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE IS CERTIFIED PLATINUM
New Exhibit Awarded Prestigious LEEDŽ Green Building Certification


DENVER ZOO'S TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE OPENS JUNE 1
$50 Million Exhibit Offers Unparalleled Views of Asian Species with a Focus on Conservation


May 2012

DENVER ZOO HONORS LIFETIME TRUSTEE BRUCE BENSON
Zoo Renames Exhibit "Bruce D. Benson Predator Ridge" for Lifetime of Service


ZOOS UNITE TO ADDRESS HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IN AFRICA

April 2012

ASIAN SMALL-CLAWED OTTERS MOVE INTO NEW HOME AT TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE
New Duo to Swim Inside Eisinger Family Small Clawed Otter Exhibit



FISHING CAT MOVES INTO NEW HOME AT TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE
Cat Will Showcase Fishing Skills in El Pomar Foundation Village Hall



March 2012

DENVER ZOO MOURNS LOSS OF POLAR BEAR "SOOSHA"


DENVER ZOO TAKES PATENT-PENDING POOP TO POWER TECHNOLOGY ON ROAD TRIP
Tour de Tuk Tuk Showcases New Use of Biomass Gasification at AZA Conference


DENVER ZOO OFFERS FIRST LOOK AT TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE
Media Explores Clayton F. Freiheit Elephant House and Meets Elephants Groucho & Bodhi


February 2012

DENVER ZOO VOLUNTEERS HONORED FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE
Volunteers to be Remembered by Plaques at Main Entrance of Zoo


January 2012

ELEPHANT ARRIVES SAFELY AT DENVER ZOO'S TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE EXHIBIT
41-Year-Old Elephant, Groucho, Becomes the Zoo's largest resident


DENVER ZOO WELCOMES FOUR CLOUDED LEOPARDS TO TOYOTA ELEPHANT PASSAGE
Unique Species is Considered a Bridge between Large and Small Cats



NEW RED PANDA "DAISY" NOW CALLS DENVER ZOO HOME
Visitors Can See Daisy in her Habitat Now!




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