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Celebrating 130 Years—Together
For 130 years, the Zoo has been a place where Colorado comes a little closer to wildlife—and our story is still being written.
What’s New at the Zoo
130th Summer Celebration: May 25–Sept 7
Join us for a summer-long celebration with exciting surprises, fun activities, and all-new experiences in honor of our 130th anniversary. One visit won’t be enough!
Three Adult Nights. Three Themes. One Wild Summer.
A 21+ summer Adult Night series featuring three uniquely themed nights: Pride Prom, Americana, and Celebrate Colorado.
Flock Party: Tickets on Sale May 18
Join us August 22 for an afternoon of style, conservation, and all-inclusive celebration as we toast 130 years of impact.
Summer Stampede
Join our annual boozy brunch on June 6 with DZCA’s amazing young professionals’ group, The Herd!
An Update on Black Rhino Rudy
A Message from Cristal Torres DeHerrera
Our Sumatran Orangutan Family is Growing
@DenverZoo in the Wild
Our dedicated Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams are closely monitoring Rudy, our beloved 32-year-old Critically Endangered black rhinoceros, as he enters end-of-life care due to the progression of his chronic health conditions and age-related mobility challenges.
During his time at DZCA, Rudy has been managed for arthritis and Iron Overload Disorder (IOD), a condition that causes iron to build up in vital organs and can lead to serious health complications over time.
Rudy continues to voluntarily participate in many aspects of his healthcare and treatment, including blood draws that help teams monitor his iron levels and overall health. That participation is a testament to the trust and bond he shares with the people who have cared for him over nearly a decade at DZCA.
While Rudy’s mobility and comfort needs have changed in recent months, he continues to engage with his care team, enjoy enrichment and participate in daily routines. Our teams are adjusting his care plan frequently to prioritize his comfort, dignity and wellbeing every step of the way.
Rudy has become a cornerstone of DZCA over the past 10 years, capturing the hearts of staff, volunteers and guests alike with his larger-than-life personality.
As we prepare for the inevitable and difficult road ahead, we’re focused on ensuring Rudy’s final chapter is filled with comfort, stability and love.
Visit the link in our bio to read more about Rudy’s journey and how we’re supporting him. 🩶🦏
Last week’s snowstorm created plenty of cleanup work across campus, but thanks to an amazing effort from our Arbor and Horticulture teams, much of the fallen tree material found a second life supporting the animals at DZCA.
After running the numbers, teams processed nearly 2.5 tons (roughly 5,500 pounds) of animal-usable material from storm damage, including about 900 kilograms (about 1,980 pounds) of browse, which is the heavily leafed branches enjoyed by many of the animals in our care.
The recovered material is now being used in a variety of ways across the Zoo, including chew sticks for dental health and enrichment for species like elephants, equids, porcupines, capybaras and hoofstock. Branches and foliage are also being used for bird perching, nesting material for Tundra and plenty of shredding fun for our lorikeets.
We were fortunate that much of the storm damage came from non-toxic, animal-safe tree species, allowing teams to safely repurpose an incredible amount of material. And with additional branches continuing to come down in the days after the storm, our teams expect to keep the browse buffet stocked for the week ahead. ❄️🌿
This Saturday, join DZCA and Denver Parks and Recreation in celebrating National River Cleanup Day! 🌊
On May 16 from 9a.m.–10:30a.m., we`re heading to Bear Creek in the Bear Valley neighborhood of Southwest Denver to remove litter, protect local waterways, and help wildlife thrive. 🦆🌿
Then stick around for a live animal demo from our Animal Ambassadors from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m.! 🐾
Spots are limited! Register now through Denver Parks and Recreation through the link in bio!
#RiverCleanup #NationalRiverCleanupDay #DenverZooConservationAlliance #DZCA #BearCreek #Denver #Volunteer #ProtectOurWaterways
Last week, we were honored to welcome Dr. Christophe Ntakirutimana and Bernard Ndayisaba of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, alongside our own Dr. Lynn Von Hagen, Africa Conservation Program Director at DZCA.
Together, they gathered to discuss one of conservation`s most complex challenges: human-crane coexistence, and the collaborative research DZCA and RWCA are developing together in Rwanda. 🌍
RWCA`s work centers on the African grey crowned crane, a regal species that once faced an 80% population decline. By reducing the illegal pet trade and employing local Community Conservation Champions to help with monitoring, RWCA has been turning the tide for this remarkable bird and the megafauna that share its landscape.
This visit is the latest chapter in a growing partnership that reflects our shared commitment to wildlife conservation in Africa and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise that Dr. Christophe, Bernard, and the entire RWCA team bring to this work every day.
@savingrwandawildlife
#Rwanda #RWCA #Conservation #AfricanGreyCrownedCrane #DenverZooConservationAlliance #GlobalConservation #SaveWildlifeTogether
