A 1-year-old female red-flanked duiker named Biscuit has arrived at the zoo. She has been paired up with 6-year-old male Chicken, who arrived earlier this year.
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On June 14th, the zoo announced the goat's gender (1.0) and name, Salix.
Wild Milestones: Meet The New Kid On The Block | We’re happy to share that the newest and fluffiest addition to Goat Mountain is a boy and has been named Salix! Salix is the Latin name for “Willow” and... | By Denver Zoo | Facebook
On June 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) common ostrich named Dusty the week prior, and is now on exhibit.
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On June 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) rhinoceros hornbill named Quincy from the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, and is now on exhibit in Primate Panorama.
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On June 26th, the zoo announced the otters' names, Rocket and Slinky, and are now on exhibit.
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On July 2nd, the zoo announced that the African crested porcupine was a (0.1) named Betty, then later it was found out that the porcupine was male. The porcupine was renamed Pins and is on exhibit in Primate Panorama.
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On June 14th, the zoo announced the goat's gender (1.0) and name, Salix.
Wild Milestones: Meet The New Kid On The Block | We’re happy to share that the newest and fluffiest addition to Goat Mountain is a boy and has been named Salix! Salix is the Latin name for “Willow” and... | By Denver Zoo | Facebook
On June 20th, the zoo announced they acquired a (1.0) common ostrich named Dusty the week prior, and is now on exhibit.
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On June 22nd, the zoo announced they acquired a (0.1) rhinoceros hornbill named Quincy from the Cincinnati Zoo in Ohio, and is now on exhibit in Primate Panorama.
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On June 26th, the zoo announced the otters' names, Rocket and Slinky, and are now on exhibit.
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On July 2nd, the zoo announced that the African crested porcupine was a (0.1) named Betty, then later it was found out that the porcupine was male. The porcupine was renamed Pins and is on exhibit in Primate Panorama.
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Rare tree kangaroo arrives at the Denver Zoo
A female tree kangaroo Pearl from the Bronx Zoo is now living at the Denver Zoo
A female tree kangaroo Pearl from the Bronx Zoo is now living at the Denver Zoo
On August 14th, the zoo announced that (0.0.6) frilled lizards hatched earlier in 2023, with half of the lizards moved to be Animal Ambassadors.
Denver Zoo - We have a FRILLING update in honor of...
On August 15th, the zoo announced that they acquired (1.1) cotton-top tamarins named Dillinger and Valeria from the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo in Wisconsin and the Alexandria Zoo in Louisiana respectively earlier in 2023, and are now on exhibit.
Denver Zoo - Today is Day of the Cotton-Topped Tamarin, a...
Denver Zoo - We have a FRILLING update in honor of...
On August 15th, the zoo announced that they acquired (1.1) cotton-top tamarins named Dillinger and Valeria from the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo in Wisconsin and the Alexandria Zoo in Louisiana respectively earlier in 2023, and are now on exhibit.
Denver Zoo - Today is Day of the Cotton-Topped Tamarin, a...
The zoo received a male lesser kudu named Machi from the Smithsonian's National zoo. He was moved on a breeding recommendation with the zoos three females.
Denver Zoo - Meet Machi, the newest addition to our...
Denver Zoo - Meet Machi, the newest addition to our...
Predator Ridge and Elephant Passage are the most famous exhibits, but Tropical Discovery and Primate Panorama are wonderful as well. Even the hoofstock yards, while old, have a lot of interesting species, especially at a time when most zoos are downsizing their hoofstock collections.
The main skippable areas are the Pachyderm House, Stingray Cove, the Edge, Harmony Hill, "Birds", and Sheep Mountain, but these areas also take much less time to see than Denver's best sections do. This is a zoo with many really great exhibits, so unfortunately you will probably have to miss some of the highlights if you want to limit your trip to 2 hours.
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Thanks for the tips! Elephant Passage was really great and my favorite area. The habitat for the Elephants was the best I’ve ever seen and the Asian Small-clawed Otter pups were adorable. The Primate area was definitely also really great and was the best Primate focused area I’ve seen. There were also a bunch of hoofstock rarities some of which I’ve ether never seen before or have only seen once such as Addax, African Buffalo, and Gerenuk. I unfortunately was running low on time after I spent a lil too much time in Elephant Passage and had to rush through Tropical Discovery and mostly skip Predator Ridge
It was a really great zoo and if I ever come back I’ll make sure to spend more time there.I pity your time crunch! Predator Ridge is right in the entrance so you can do that no matter what. I would recommend taking the path west and then passing the Pachyderm House to the north side of the zoo and going to Elephant Passage. You can take the same route directly to the exit, or if you have free time, you can pass by the former bird area to the west and go through Primate Panorama, the zoo's other major highlight, and you'll still have a shot at seeing African buffalo and the caprid mountains on your way out.
Tropical Discovery is also amazing but it's smack-dab in some otherwise less impressive exhibits so it takes more time to get to.
On August 20th, the zoo announced that the (0.1) marabou stork was actually a (1.0) and was later renamed Popeye.
Denver Zoo - Earlier this year, we welcomed three new...
On August 22nd, the zoo announced that they renovated the Lighthouse Pizza restaurant (now named Cafe Costa) which is now reopened to the public.
Denver Zoo - Smiling because Café Costa is newly renovated...
On August 24th, the zoo announced that the alligators would be returned to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm in Florida in September.
Denver Zoo - The answer to this month’s Guess the Tooth,...
Eirina the Sumatran Orangutan has given birth to a female. A DNA test will determine whether the father is Berani or Jaya in the coming weeks.
Denver Zoo welcomes newborn Sumatran Orangutan | KRDO
Denver Zoo welcomes newborn Sumatran Orangutan | KRDO
On August 27th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) Sulawesi forest turtle hatched on June 10th.
Denver Zoo - Meet one of our newest Tropical Discovery...
On August 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) mandrill was born on August 25th and is now on exhibit.
Denver Zoo - Our mandrill troop just got a tiny bit bigger...
On September 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) emperor tamarins from the Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts which are now on exhibit in the Emerald Forest area.
Denver Zoo - In honor of #InternationalPrimateDay, we’d...
On September 3rd, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) American flamingos and (0.0.4) Chilean flamingos hatched.
Baby Bulletin: Our Flamingo Flock Just Got Fluffier! | With our new flamingo habitat opening VERY soon, we’re delighted to share that our most fabulous flock just got fluffier! We’re excited to announce that... | By Denver Zoo | Facebook
Denver Zoo - Meet one of our newest Tropical Discovery...
On August 28th, the zoo announced that a (0.0.1) mandrill was born on August 25th and is now on exhibit.
Denver Zoo - Our mandrill troop just got a tiny bit bigger...
On September 1st, the zoo announced they acquired (2.0) emperor tamarins from the Buttonwood Park Zoo in Massachusetts which are now on exhibit in the Emerald Forest area.
Denver Zoo - In honor of #InternationalPrimateDay, we’d...
On September 3rd, the zoo announced that (0.0.5) American flamingos and (0.0.4) Chilean flamingos hatched.
Baby Bulletin: Our Flamingo Flock Just Got Fluffier! | With our new flamingo habitat opening VERY soon, we’re delighted to share that our most fabulous flock just got fluffier! We’re excited to announce that... | By Denver Zoo | Facebook
One of Denver's California Sea Lions (1.0), Gunnison, moved to the Seneca Zoo. Seneca notes that is while his habitat is renovated. Are all of the sea lions moving out? Has anyone seen or heard what the plan is for the habitat?
Seneca Park Zoo to Care for Denver Zoo Sea Lion 'Gunni' While Construction On New Habitat Occurs | Seneca Park Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo to Care for Denver Zoo Sea Lion 'Gunni' While Construction On New Habitat Occurs | Seneca Park Zoo
More info about the planned renovations and where all the sea lions will be moved.
"We are temporarily saying goodbye to our California sea lions while we revamp their habitat. These important renovations—which are planned to be completed within a year—include a new salt-water system, a new building with larger interior pools, a resurface and refresh of the outdoor pool and deck surfaces, and an upgraded underwater viewing area. In addition to working closely with these precious pinnipeds to ensure they’re well-prepared for their temporary moves, our animal care specialists have also worked with care teams at AZA-accredited organizations around the country to make sure these transitions are as smooth and stress-free as possible for our sea lions.
While nine-year-old Maverick and eight-year-old Gunnison have already moved to their temporary homes at Utah's Hogle Zoo and Seneca Park Zoo, 16-year-old Nick will move to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and 22-year-old Luci and 13-year-old Ady will move to Brookfield Zoo at the end of the month. We’re happy to share that Maverick and Gunnison are acclimating nicely and already making new sea lion friends!"
Denver Zoo - We are temporarily saying goodbye to our...
On September 15th, the zoo announced they acquired (1.1) Bali mynas named Dexter and Hanna which are now on exhibit in the Emerald Forest area.
Denver Zoo - Earlier this year, we were thrilled to...
On September 17th, the zoo announced the mandrill's gender (0.1) and name, Zola.
Denver Zoo - We’re happy to share that the baby mandrill...
On September 21st, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) Matschie's tree kangaroo named Tristan from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, and is now on public display in the former Feline House while construction is underway on the new tree kangaroo exhibit, opening 2024.
Denver Zoo - We're delighted to welcome a new member to...
Denver Zoo - Earlier this year, we were thrilled to...
On September 17th, the zoo announced the mandrill's gender (0.1) and name, Zola.
Denver Zoo - We’re happy to share that the baby mandrill...
On September 21st, the zoo announced that they acquired a (1.0) Matschie's tree kangaroo named Tristan from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado, and is now on public display in the former Feline House while construction is underway on the new tree kangaroo exhibit, opening 2024.
Denver Zoo - We're delighted to welcome a new member to...
On September 26th, the zoo announced that they won the 2023 Significant Achievement in AZA Facilities Award for the Helen & Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital.
Denver Zoo - We’re thrilled to share that our Helen and...
Denver Zoo - We’re thrilled to share that our Helen and...