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Denver Zoo
Penguins at the Denver Zoo.

Denver Zoo – Denver

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Denver Zoo is one of the most popular cultural attractions in Colorado, drawing more than 1.6 million visitors annually. It operates year round on eighty acres in City Park. It was founded in 1896.

A main loop connects all the attractions and is easy to navigate. Amenities include restrooms, food vendors, gift shops and plenty of places to stroll.

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Grizzly bear the Denver Zoo. Photo by: Amy the Nurse

Wildlife includes amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates, mammals, plants and reptiles. There are nearly 4000 different animals, representing more than 650 species. Rare animals include the Amur leopard, black rhino, okapi, red-bellied lemur, and Siberian tiger.

Special exhibits change throughout the year. Shows are held daily and include demonstrations and feedings.

The zoo offers a number of free admission days annually. Bring the family and see these amazing animals on these select complimentary days.

Zoo entrance.
Mountain goats.
Rams.
White wolf.
Monkeys are not able to cross the water.
Grizzly bears.
Rhinoceros.
Elephant.
Camels.
Peacock.
Komodo dragon.
River otter.

Details

Address: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 303-376-4800

Season: Year round

Hours: Daily 9am-5pm, grounds close at 6pm

Map: Denver Zoo (PDF)

Website: denverzoo.org

Flickr: 11/15/2012

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