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2013 Free Days
Friday, January 11
Saturday, January 12
Wednesday, January 23
Sunday, February 3
Monday, February 4
Thursday, February 21
Monday, November 4
Friday, November 15
Thursday, November 21
Denver Zoo has been recognized as a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists.
Download a free Denver Bike Map and use bike lanes and paths around the zoo as well as the numerous bike racks near the zoo's main entrance!
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Welcome to Denver Zoo!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How old do children have to be to come to the Zoo by themselves?
A: Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.
Q: Where are your restrooms located?
A: We have restrooms at the Main Gate, Gates Education Center, Congo Basin, Bird World, Tropical Discovery, Giraffes, and in the Feline buildings. See our map for locations. Full-service restroom facilities that accommodate the physically challenged are available in Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and the Gates Center. Baby changing stations are available at all locations.
Q: Do you have any family restrooms or a place for nursing?
A: Yes, family restrooms are available at the Main Gate and are private for nursing. We also have a family baby changing area at the restrooms located in Primate Panorama.
Q: Can I smoke anywhere in the Zoo?
A: No, but if you exit the Main Gate and get your hand stamped you may smoke in the designated smoking area and re-enter the Zoo.
Q: Can we bring our own picnic to the Zoo?
A: Yes, you may bring in picnics for small family gatherings and there are picnic areas in Giraffe Meadows and the Sycamore Grove across from the Okapi exhibit. We just ask that you do not bring straws, alcohol or glass containers. Why no straws? For the safety of our animals we do not allow straws on Zoo grounds.
If you have a larger group to accommodate, we ask that you please contact our Rentals Department for more information at 720-337-1473. In this case we do provide catering and all events must use our in-house catering department.
Q: Where do I park and is there a fee?
A: You may park in any of the parking lots adjacent to the zoo or our 4-level parking garage. All of our parking is free.
Q: Are there any places to buy a meal?
A: Yes, Samburu Grille, Northern Shores and Brown Bear offer a variety of food items.
Q: Do you have any free days?
A: We have eight free days annually. They are listed at the top right hand side of this page.
Q: Do you have another gate?
A: No, the Main Entrance is now the only gate in operation.
Q: Do you have lockers to rent out?
A: We have baskets for storage that can be rented for $3 each.
Q: Do you have wheelchairs and wagons for rent?
A: Yes, we have push wheelchairs for $4(members $3)/day and electric scooters for $25/day (must be 18 years of age to operate; no reservations can be made, it is first come first served). Wagons are $5(members $4)/day and jeeps $8/(members $7).
Q: Do you allow heely shoes and skateboards?
A: No, for safety, self-propelled or motorized riding conveyances i.e. skates (wheels must be removed from heelies), skateboards, roller blades, scooters, cycles, big wheels, electric powered toys/riding toys, etc) are not allowed.
Q: Do you allow pets?
A: No, for safety, pets of any kind are not allowed on Zoo grounds. Assistance animals are allowed with some restrictions. Please check in with security at the main gate if you plan on bringing a service animal to the Zoo.
Q: Are there other items that are not allowed in the Zoo?
A: Yes, for the safety of the animal collection, items such as balloons, confetti, flags, straws, boom boxes, loud toys, horns, laser pens, flashlights, stilts, etc., are not allowed. The Zoo reserves the right to refuse any other items that animal staff advises may cause distress to the collection.
Q: Can we feed the animals?
A: No, visitors may not feed, tease, throw objects at or attempt to contact any of the animal collection including the free roaming animals; violation is subject to removal from zoo grounds and/or prosecution.
Q: Do you have an ATM?
A: An ATM is located in the Kibongi Market at the Main Entrance.
Q: Where would I find an item I lost at the Zoo?
A: Located at the Welcome Center in the Main Entrance.
Q: Where can I find first aid?
A: We take care of "owies," and, if needed, paramedic service is available. Please ask any security officer or employee to assist you.
Q: Does the Zoo donate tickets?
A: Denver Zoo donates a set amount of Family Four pack tickets each year to charity partners and non-profit organizations to be used for fund-raising opportunities. To request a donation click here: http://denverzoo.requestitem.com/ If you are looking for a opportunity to visit Denver Zoo for free, check out our website for a list of our Free Days.
Q: What is the best way to dress for a day at the Denver Zoo? Is there any clothing that isn't permissible?
A: The zoo is a casual, family-oriented environment. We suggest you dress comfortably, wear good walking shoes and check the local weather report before you leave for the zoo. Ensuring that the zoo is family friendly is an important part of the zoo experience. In that spirit, we ask you to use discretion & common sense.
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