Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations is only possible when we work together in partnership. From Native American tribal groups to the Asian Pacific Islander community, the local and state government and the communities that surround Denver Zoo, 2022 highlighted the importance of the teamwork needed to make a difference for wildlife.

On our campus, we greeted over 1.8 million people, welcomed a host of adorable new Zoo babies and broke ground on two incredible new projects—a new flamingo habitat, opening late 2023, and the Down Under Experience, opening in 2024. We hosted the Equity in Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Summit for Action, and helped to facilitate the the donation of 47 bison to local Native American tribes. And, as a part of our international partnerships, helped to support our zoo colleagues in Ukraine.

Across Colorado, we contributed to significant conservation wins for iconic species—including the successful release of 570 state-endangered boreal tadpoles as well as bringing attention to the need for a wildlife crossing over I-70 near Vail. And to close out the year, our friends and neighbors came through for us yet again with their financial support on a record-breaking Colorado Gives Day. 

Scroll on to see how teamwork made 2022 a winning year.