New! DZ Naturalists
9-11 year olds, on their own

Kids interested in animals and science can combine their enthusiasm with education as they are challenged to delve into environmental topics that will make a difference to future generations.  Each class is based on actual Denver Zoo conservation projects.  Get involved…every time you visit, you help animals!
$22 members/$25 non-members

Protecting Snow Cats
Amur leopards and tigers are amazing cats that are highly adapted to their wintery habitats along the Russian-Chinese border, but their populations are dwindling.  Try your hand at telemetry, using the same equipment scientists use to track these elusive felines, and learn what we can do in the race to protect them.
Saturday, March 20                  1:00-3:30 pm

Komodo Dragon Discoveries
They don’t breathe fire, but their bite packs a powerful punch!  Meet the REAL dragons of Komodo – the largest lizards in the world.  Discoveries are still being made about these rare reptiles.  Find out more, and join the zoo’s efforts to help protect them in the wild.
Saturday, April 24                     1:00-3:30 pm

For more information call 303-376-4894 or e-mail edsupport@denverzoo.org. Download the registration form (108k PDF). Register online for this program.