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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
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is partnering with local residents to create connected pollinator gardens that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Participants receive free Colorado native flowers, planters, and planting support to help create habitat right at home.
✅ Who can participate?
Residents who live in ZIP codes 80205 or 80216, or within the Villa Park neighborhood, are eligible for the 2026 program year.
🌻 Why join?
• Free, low‑maintenance native flowers
• Plants that save water and thrive in Colorado
• More food and shelter for local pollinators
🌱 What does the program entail?
The program runs during the Colorado growing season. Participants care for the plants at their own homes, with optional workshops, newsletters, and online engagement throughout the season.
Help grow a healthier, more pollinator‑friendly community! Interested neighbors are encouraged to apply by visiting the link in our bio.
Talk about a zoo-prise! On Monday evening, Conservation Learning Coordinator Luis stopped by to say goodnight to our Cape buffalo herd, a nightly routine he does with his favorite animals at the Zoo. But this time, he noticed something was different; Rain, our 18-year-old Cape buffalo, appeared to be in labor.
Because we have teams dedicated to caring for the Zoo around the clock, Luis was able to call Disa and Erin, two Night Animal Care Specialists on duty, who quickly arrived to help move Rain indoors, allowing better monitoring of her progress throughout labor.
Later that evening, Rain welcomed a healthy male calf alongside dad, Boots, and the rest of the herd. This newest arrival marks an exciting addition to one of the few Cape buffalo herds that can be found in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Rain is proving to be a calm and experienced mom, while Boots has been curiously keeping an eye on his first calf. Thanks to Luis’ nightly visit and the quick action of our overnight care teams, both mom and calf are doing great, and guests may even spot the little one in the habitat with the rest of the herd, weather permitting.
Join us in congratulating our teams on this adorable baby boy in our most recent Baby Bulletin, presented by @intermountain.
Photo Credit: Volunteer Photographers Mark Rinker, @sam.sam.snaps and Lead Animal Care Specialist Jordan
Día del Niño at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance was everything. ¡Gracias a todos! 🎉
On May 3rd we celebrated in partnership with @mexicultural, celebrating children, families, and culture with mariachi, Ballet Folklórico, bilingual activations, and so much joy throughout the Zoo. 🌸🎊
Día del Niño is celebrated across Mexico as a day to honor children and their wellbeing, and we are so proud to bring that celebration to the Zoo alongside one of our longest and most treasured partners.
Events like this are made possible thanks to @scfd_co, which helps ensure Denver`s cultural institutions are welcoming and accessible to every community. We love that our community funding brings days like this to life.
¡Hasta el próximo año! 🎉
#DiadelNino #DenverZooConservationAlliance #MexicanCulturalCenter #SCFD #Community #Belonging
Heads up, DZCA guests and members! 🦁🏃♀️🏃🐾
The Colfax Marathon Race Series is returning to City Park and Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this weekend, with events taking place Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.
The biggest impacts to traffic, parking, and road access will happen during the morning hours on Saturday and Sunday. We will remain open during normal business hours (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) on Saturday, May 16. However, to help guests avoid marathon-related road closures and delays, Zoo grounds will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17.
We encourage guests to plan for extra travel time or enjoy a later afternoon Zoo visit once race traffic begins to clear. Thank you for your patience and we’ll see you at the Zoo soon. Good luck to all the runners participating this weekend!
