Lesser Kudu Herd Grows by One - Lesser kudu "Schnapps" was welcomed into the world in late December by his mother Dakarai and is healthy and happy exploring his yard. Lesser kudus are a forest antelope native to north-eastern Africa. They are grey-brown to chestnut in color, have white stripes on their backs and two distinct white markings on the underside of their necks. Eventually Schnapps will grow long, spiraling horns, characteristic of the males of the species, which can grow up to 28 inches long. He has been introduced to the rest of the herd and can be seen on exhibit on warm days.
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Make Summer Plans for Your Zooper Heroes - Sign your "Zooper Hero" up for the wildest summer camp in town, Summer Safari. This week-long day-camp for animal lovers from Pre-K through 8th grade runs for 10 weeks beginning in June, but registration is in less than two weeks! This fun-filled educational experience features hands-on activities, zoo exploration, animal encounters and observations, crafts, games, stories, projects and more with content based on Colorado Academic Standards specific to each grade level. To meet the registration challenges resulting from high demand, we will be rolling out registration over the course of seven days beginning at 7 a.m. on January 29. Learn more about Summer Safari registration.
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Mini-Camps Offer Learning Opportunities - Denver Zoo mini-camps are a great alternative to sitting at home during those days when your kids don't have school. Participants enjoy animal encounters, special zoo experiences, active tours, lively games and creative activities. On February 18 and 19 kids can learn about the Animals of Toyota Elephant Passage or the Animals of Africa featuring the animals of Predator Ridge. March 25 – 29 features a week-long Spring Safari where kids will explore and create in an imaginative camp and connect to zoo animals in popular children's literature. Camps are available for Pre-k through 5th grade students. Sign up now.
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Send a Zoo-nique Valentine's Day Card - Roses are red. Violets are blue. The best place to get your Valentine's Day cards is from Denver Zoo! Always a fan favorite, Denver Zoo's free, downloadable Valentine’s Day cards are back and better than ever! With a new look for 2013, the cards feature new animal images and a fresh, fun look. Get ready to be the best Valentine by downloading and printing your cards today! |
