November 29, 2012

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Festival of Lanterns
Zoo Lights Opens Tonight - Experience the tradition of Zoo Lights, presented by Your Neighborhood Toyota Stores, in a whole new light! Included among the 38 acres of lights, this 22nd annual celebration will honor cultural traditions, introduce a new train ride experience and illuminate the zoo's newest exhibit, Toyota Elephant Passage, with beautiful decorative lanterns. Join us nightly November 30, 2012 – January 2, 2013, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Get your tickets now!




Upcoming Events:

November 30-January 2 – Zoo Lights

December 4 – Colorado Gives

December 5 – Photo Safari

December 19 – Bunk with the Beasts: Desserts with Santa Family Bunk

December 27 – Mini Camp – Animal Stars: Finding Nemo

December 28 – Mini Camp – Animal Stars: Madagascar

December 31 – Bunk with the Beasts: Zoo Year's Eve Kids-Only Bunk

December 31 – Zoo Year's Eve


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Stop by Tropical Discovery to Warm Up During Zoo Lights - If your cheeks get a little too rosy and your fingers a little too chilled during Zoo Lights stop by Tropical Discovery to warm up. There's plenty to see inside, including a wide variety of fish and reptiles, the world's largest indoor Komodo dragon habitat and educational opportunities presented by Denver Zoo volunteers. Learn more about the Tropical Discovery here.

Zoo Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year at Denver Zoo - Start 2013 a bit early at our rockin' Zoo Year's Eve party on December 31. Enjoy the spectacular holiday lights of Zoo Lights and special activities, crafts for children and a festive dance party. With a special New Year's Eve countdown at 9 p.m. your little ones will be able to enjoy the holiday and still get to bed on time. Or let them stay overnight for a special kids-only Zoo Year’s Eve Bunk with the Beasts where kids can spend the night at the zoo, experience animal encounters, play games and enjoy a private morning tour of the zoo.

Zoo Lights birthday

The Best Birthdays are at Zoo Lights - Plan a birthday party for your wild one that they will always remember with a special Zoo Lights birthday party package! The package includes zoo invitations, Zoo Lights admission for your guests and a private, reserved birthday party room from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. for up to 30 guests. Children will be treated to a live animal encounter, winter décor and tableware and a train or carousel ride token to make the evening complete. Please note that dates during Zoo Lights are limited, so learn more and schedule your party today!

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