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A tiger at the Denver Zoo in Colorado. Photo: Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo

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Founded in 1896, the 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. The main loop connects all the attractions and is easy to navigate. Amenities include restrooms, food vendors, gift shops, and plenty of places to stroll.

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.

Denver Zoo Entrance
Zoo entrance.
Denver Zoo Mountain Goats
Mountain goats.
Denver Zoo Rams
Rams.
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White wolf.
Denver Zoo Monkeys
Monkeys are not able to cross the water.
Denver Zoo Grizzly Bears
Grizzly bears.
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Rhinoceros.
Denver Zoo Elephant
Elephant.
Denver Zoo Camels
Camels.
Denver Zoo Peacock
Peacock.
Denver Zoo Komodo Dragon
Komodo dragon.
Denver Zoo River Otter
River otter.
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Grizzly bear the Denver Zoo. Photo by: Amy the Nurse
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Penguins at the Denver Zoo.

Details

Address: 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Phone: 303-376-4800

Season: Year-round | Daily

Hours: Vary based on member status and final ticket of the day

Reservations: Required

Cost: Admission | Children 2 and younger are free

Map: Denver Zoo (PDF)

Website: denverzoo.org

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