GUIDED TOURS

We'll lead the way!

A variety of guided tours are available for school groups 1st grade and up. Trained volunteer docents will lead your group on a journey to explore the wonders of animals and the living world. All tours are aligned with Colorado Model Content State Standards.

A minimum of 10 students are required to take part in a tour. All groups are required to have one adult chaperone per 10 students. A maximum of two adults may join a tour group; we ask that additional adults enjoy the zoo on their own and meet up with the school group after the tour finishes.

The Denver zoo recommends that tours for 1st-3rd grade students last 1.5 hours and tours for 4th grade students and older 2 hours.

You will receive a confirmation shortly after registering for your tour. Your confirmation will include a Teacher's Guide to help you prepare your students for their tour.

Guided tour reservations must be made THREE weeks in advance. Book early as dates fill quickly. Due to the busy nature of the Zoo in the spring months, guided tours are not offered in May - August.

TOUR TOPICS INCLUDE:

1st Grade and Up:

• Animal Coverings
• Habitats
• Rain Forest Discovery
• Animal Adaptations

3rd Grade and Up:

• Tropical Discovery

4th Grade and Up:

• Animal Diversity
• Endangered Species
• Animals of Africa

6th Grade and Up:

• Primates

Guided Tours may be requested from September – April. Requests for Guided Tours must be received at least 3 weeks in advance. Early booking is recommended.

Click here to register online for a Guided Tour. Guided Tours are offered September – April, Mondays through Fridays.


ADMISSION RATES:

*We request that no more than 2 adults, including teachers, accompany each tour group of 10 students - additional adults are welcome to enter with the students and visit the Zoo on their own. They may re-join the students after the guided tour has finished. We also ask that no siblings or children in strollers accompany the tour group.