Female Red Panda Comes to Denver Zoo – There's a new red panda now calling Denver Zoo home. Daisy, a 5-year-old female, recently arrived from Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. Daisy arrived under the recommendation of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) and hopefully will be paired with another male soon. Zoos participate in SSPs to ensure healthy populations and genetic diversity among animals. She spent the holidays behind-the-scenes, but now visitors can see her exploring her new outdoor habitat. Learn more about her here.
Four Clouded Leopards for Toyota Elephant Passage – You'll have to wait a little longer to "spot" our four other new arrivals, though. Four clouded leopards just pawed their way into Toyota Elephant Passage. They are 10-year-old females Mattie and Tenchi and male and female cubs Taji and Lisu, both less than a year old. The cubs will live separately from the older cats as they are a breeding pair and won't be interested in sharing space with other cats as they grow. Visitors can see the leopards in their two pairs in Toyota Elephant Passage once it opens to the public on June 1. Learn more about them here.
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Summer Safari Sign-up Starts January 31 – Registration for Denver's wildest summer camp is less than two weeks away! Your child will connect with animals and cultures all around the world and all within a week and without leaving Denver. This fun-filled educational experience is for animal lovers from Pre-K through 8th grades. Campers participate in hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal encounters and observations, crafts, games, stories, projects and more. To meet the registration challenges resulting from high demand, we will be rolling out registration over the course of four days beginning at 7:30 a.m. on January 31. Weekly programs start on June 4 and run through August 10. Read more about it here.
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Valentine's Day Cards Return – Always a fan favorite, Denver Zoo's free, downloadable Valentine's Day cards are back. Download your favorite zoo animal photos today. And, don't forget: The "I ♥ the Zoo" Kids-Only Valentine Bunk is Friday, February 10. It's the perfect Valentine's gift for kids 6 to 12 years old and a great opportunity for a parent's night out! Learn more.
Learn About Zoo's Innovation – Teachers: Get the inside "poop" on Toyota Elephant Passage. Sign up for an all-day class on February 25 and learn how the zoo will turn animal waste and human trash into clean energy to power the new exhibit. This class will explore the science of gasification and teachers will discover how the exhibit can be a model for teaching sustainable practices Learn more and sign up here.
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