Zoo Honored for Water Re-Use – Denver Zoo was named the 2011 WateReuse "Customer of the Year," recognizing the zoo's use of reclaimed water. Vice President for Planning and Capital Projects George Pond accepted the award at the 26th Annual WateRuse Symposium this week in Phoenix. Since 2004, Denver Zoo began using reclaimed water as part of its main entry plaza and Predator Ridge exhibit. Our new exhibit, Asian Tropics, will hold more water than the rest of the zoo combined, but the impact will be minimal, because of a state-of-the-art filtration system. Learn more.

Kids Campaign Winners Announced on September 24 – Kids Campaign winners for the Asian Tropics fundraiser will be announced on Association of Zoos and Aquariums Elephant Day on Saturday, September 24 at Denver Zoo. Winners who attend the event during the Giant Animals show at the elephant yard will get their hand prints stamped by their names on a welcome home greeting card for the elephants, Mimi and Dolly. The large greeting card will be displayed at the public grand opening of Asian Tropics when it opens in late spring 2012. Learn more.

Watch Roast of Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald – Enjoy a night of comedy as comics roast Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, a well-known veterinarian and Denver Zoo Trustee, for his 60th birthday and 25th year in comedy, at 7:30 p.m. on September 28 at Comedy Works, The Landmark DTC. Tickets are $15 and $3 from each ticket sold will support Asian Tropics. Space is limited for this special adults-only event, so buy your tickets today! This show will contain adult content and you must be 21 years or older to attend. Learn more.

Green Sprouts Fest Coming on October 9 – The ReDirect Guide Green Sprouts Festival is a fun, festive and educational one-day event for the whole family coming to Denver Zoo on Sunday, October 9. The festival, free with zoo admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrates and promotes the nurturing of life through nature. From pregnancy to childhood, parents can learn about and explore eco-friendly, community-involved, natural, and healthy options to raising their families.

Scout Night Returns on September 24 – If you're a Boy or Girl Scout how can you beat this deal? Denver Zoo's sixth annual Scout Night on Saturday, September 24 (6-9:30 p.m.) offers programs that work on scout badge requirements, commemorative patches, entertainment, up-close animal encounters and more. Limited tickets are just $15 and will not be sold at the door. Groups of 10 or more will receive $1 off each ticket. Learn more.