Greetings to Groucho – A 41-year-old male Asian elephant from Fort Worth Zoo arrived safely at Denver Zoo and is getting acquainted with his new state-of-the-art indoor quarters. He is the second male elephant to arrive in the zoo's new Toyota Elephant Passage and is now the zoo's largest resident at approximately 11,000 pounds. The zoo's oldest elephants, females Mimi and Dolly, moved to the exhibit in December and a 7-year-old male named Bodhi joined the zoo in November. Guests can see them all when Toyota Elephant Passage opens to the public on June 1. Learn more about Groucho.
Zoo Launches Notes From the Field – Denver Zoo's Conservation Biology department continues to increase its impact and strengthen its efforts in focal areas around the world. You can follow what our staff is doing to support animals globally at our new Notes From The Field section on our website. Since the Conservation Biology department was created in 1996, Denver Zoo has been involved in 577 projects in 58 countries on all seven continents. In 2011 alone, Denver Zoo was involved in 84 conservation projects in 17 countries. Denver Zoo conservation projects have worked to conserve more than 100 species worldwide.
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Rolling Summer Safari Registration Info – Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., January 31 for Summer Safari's first two weeks, June 4-8 and June 11-15. Rolling registration continues at 7:30 a.m. February 1 (June 18-22 and June 25-29 and the first two weeks); February 2 (July 2-6, July 9-13, July 16-20 and June); February 3 (July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10 and all previous weeks). Classes for Pre-K through 8th graders fill up quickly, so register soon. Registration continues until all spots are sold. Learn more.
A Valentines Gift From the ♥ – Looking for a Valentine's Day gift from the ♥ ? Give your child a gift of Denver Zoo with an "I ♥ the Zoo" Kids-Only Valentine Bunk. This February 10 overnight zoo event is for kids 6-12 years old and includes learning experiences about zoo animals, a pizza dinner, evening snack and full breakfast. Learn more.
Plush Animals Make Great Valentine's Day Gifts –Are you looking for that perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the animal lover in your life? Check out the Posh Plush animals at Denver Zoo’s Kibongi Market gift shop. There are plenty of choices – bears, tigers, hippos, seals, giraffes and elephants – that are soft, cuddly and only $16.99. Don’t miss out before these cute plush toys are gone.
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