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Fall at DZCA
Your day visit to the Zoo just got more festive! It's sure to be a Wild Fall—enjoy creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving + mysterious c...
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo returns this October! This timed, ticketed event is designed to minimize crowds and maximize fun—with candy stations, costumed chara...
Boo at the Zoo Scout Nights
Attention Scout leaders! Gather your group and join us for an exclusive educational experience with hands-on learning.
Monster Masquerade Adult Night
Don’t miss our most popular Adult Night of the year: Monster Masquerade! Celebrate the Halloween season with creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, tri...
Boo at the Zoo Sensory-Friendly Night
Join us for an inclusive evening for guests living with sensory processing disorders! Enjoy a variety of accommodations including reduced crowds, l...
Zoo Lights
With 80 acres boasting over three million lights, we’re still the one making spirits bright. We’re still your favorite for family fun and we’re sti...
Colfax Marathon
Run to Raise Funds for DZCA Exercise for you—enrichment for animals! Join Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance at the 2026 Colfax Marathon and run for ...
Café Costa
Looking for lunch or a quick snack after watching the flamingos frolic or the sea lions swim? Try our hand-tossed personal pizzas, calzones, and un...
Conservation Carousel
Make the most of your visit with a spin on DZCA’s Conservation Carousel! Hop on one of the hand-carved wooden replicas of some of our most popular ...
Cup & Cone
Need a pick-me-up any time of the day? Fuel your zoo adventures with all your coffee house favorites at Cup and Cone, featuring local Dazbog coffee...
Daily Schedule
Great Experiences Everyday at DZCA Every visit to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is packed with discovery. Whether you’re connecting with a curio...
Denver Zoo Railroad
Enjoy a ride on the Denver Zoo Railroad, presented by Union Pacific. Perfect for families with little ones, the train offers a quick trip around th...
Dippin’ Dots
Treat yourself to various snacks, refreshing bottled beverages, and Dippin’ Dots—innovative ice cream beads that make for a fun, cool treat! ...
Down Under
closer than ever You’ll also meet Tristan and Pearl, our Endangered Huon tree kangaroos—as well as Salem and Neville, our breathtaking pair of Sout...
Emerald Forest
Living their most lush life, the acrobatic primates of the Emerald Forest spend their days foraging, climbing and swinging through their jungle gym...
Flamingo Habitat
With topography inspired by the hardy landscapes of the Andean highlands, our favorite flock’s fabulous new home provides both the flamingos and th...
Gorilla Trek
This realistic virtual reality experience puts you in the heart of African jungle with a real troop of Critically Endangered gorillas. Through high...
Harmony Hill
much you leucistic As you explore Harmony Hill State Park, designed to evoke the experience of camping and hiking in one of our state or national p...
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital
The 22,000-square-foot Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital offers two treatment rooms, critical care units and a cutting-edge surgical suit...
Joey’s
Try our savory Australian hand pies, made fresh to order. Pair them with fresh, hand-pressed lemonade. Enjoy a local craft brew, bottled soda, wate...
Kamala Café
Are you getting as hungry as an elephant? Plan your lunch visit to coincide with our twice daily elephant demonstrations. Mobile order and pick up...
Kamala Snacks and Sips
Kamala Snacks & Sips has all your favorite treats! Enjoy Frozen ICEE drinks, warm Bavarian pretzels, a variety of snacks, and sweet delights li...
Kona Ice
Kona Ice is a one-of-a-kind shaved ice truck that brings tropical fun straight to the zoo! With our vibrant and endless flavor combinations located...
Lembke Family Preserve
With more than a million species in danger of extinction worldwide, many due to devastating habitat loss, zoo-based conservation has become an esse...
Lorikeet Adventure
Step into Lorikeet Adventure and be greeted by the cheerful chirps of our most vibrant residents. Lorikeet Adventure is home to a variety of lorike...
Pachyderms
Since the opening of Toyota Elephant Passage—which moved our Asian elephant bachelor herd and greater one-horned rhinos to a new multi-species habi...
Pinnacol African Penguin Point
Pinnacol Our penguins’ home features a 10,000-gallon swimming pool ringed by golden beaches—with realistic heated rockwork, cozy burrows and comfy ...
Predator Ridge
Specifically designed to showcase the charismatic predator species of Africa's Samburu region—including African lions and Spotted hyenas—Predator R...
Primate Panorama
Spanning seven acres of lushly forested land, Primate Panorama allows you to connect with multiple species of ape, monkey and lemur. Tree-dwelling ...
Samburu Grille
Swing by Samburu Grille for all your favorite eats and local treats! From classic burgers, hot dogs, and our famous hand-breaded chicken tenders to...
Scratch
Check out our Scratch Chicken Truck while you wait for the train or carousel! It’s the perfect spot to enjoy hand-breaded Old Bay chicken tenders o...
Sea Lions
Dive into fun at our new California sea lion habitat. This dynamic new habitat replaces the Zoo’s historic 1987 sea lion home and features upgrades...
Simply Pizza
Keep it simple and delicious with Simply Pizza! Enjoy wood-fired pizzas with your favorite toppings, paired with bottled beverages and seasonal des...
Stingray Cove™
Stingray Cove is a seasonal, open-air interactive experience that allows you to get up-close and personal with beautiful species of sea life....
Stingray Cove™ Snacks and Sips
Stop by for a quick drink and snack while overlooking the Stingray Cove™ experience! This sunny getaway offers tropical frozen drinks, made-to-orde...
The EDGE
Get closer than ever—six inches, to be exact—from our three magnificent tigers! Thanks to heavy-duty perforated panels in the habitat's central are...
Toyota Elephant Passage
One of the largest and most complex elephant habitats in North America, Toyota Elephant Passage features two miles of interconnected trails on 10 a...
Tropical Discovery
With nearly 300 species and nearly 1,800 individual animals, Tropical Discovery is truly a magical journey into the jungle. Discover a balmy world ...
