Polar Bears Enjoy Introductions – Denver Zoo polar bears Lee and Cranbeary are getting along great just in time for breeding season. After smelling, hearing and seeing each other behind-the-scenes, they were recently allowed into the same yard at the same time for a formal introduction. Lee, a 12-year-old male, came from Detroit Zoo in November as part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which ensures healthy populations and genetic diversity among zoo animals. Cranbeary, a 10-year-old female born at Denver Zoo in 2001, returned to Denver Zoo in 2010. Neither bears have ever bred before. If they were to produce cubs it would be very important for the vulnerable wild population and the zoo population, which consists largely of older bears. March and April are the typical breeding months for polar bears in Denver. Watch video of Cranbeary and Lee playing together here.
Toyota Elephant Passage Greener with Better Air – You'll be breathing a little easier when you visit Toyota Elephant Passage. The buildings were installed with extra ventilation to improve indoor air quality. Monitoring systems sound an alarm when air conditions or temperatures vary by 10 percent. All carpets, paints, coatings and adhesives used in Toyota Elephant Passage are low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds), making them better for human and animal health as well as the environment. This is another effort to gain the "green" standard of LEED certification for the exhibit. Click here to learn about other green initiatives in Toyota Elephant Passage.
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Book Your Next Event at an Award Winner – Looking for the purrrfect place for your next special event? Try Denver Zoo! This week, for the third year in a row, the zoo won the Colorado Meetings + Events Magazine Reader's Choice Award for "Best Attraction" in the Denver Metro Area. The zoo also just won for "Best Venue without a Hotel." The awards are designed to honor the cream of the crop in the regional meetings and events industry and are voted on by meeting planners, event planners and suppliers. From birthdays to weddings, corporate picnics to family reunions, and even black-tie events, Denver Zoo can offer first class service in an incomparable setting. Our event specialists will cater to your needs offering unique experiences, distinctive menus and a beautiful atmosphere, making every event remarkable. Plan your next event at Denver Zoo here.
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Vacation with Summer Safari – Summer Safari is only three months away! Have you booked your child's ticket to the wildest summer camp in town? Depending on what grade your camper is in, they could take a safari adventure or travel from plains to mountains, rainforest to ocean to encounter all the diverse places that animals and people call home. All this without leaving Denver Zoo! Summer Safari is a fun-filled educational experience 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. Register here today!
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