Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
@denverzoo.bsky.social
Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations
⭐ Happy Sea Star Day! We’re thrilled to share these stunning images of our spiny sea star, captured by @joelsartore, Photographer, the visionary photographer behind @natgeo 's Photo Ark. Want to see one up close?
⭐ Visit Tropical Discovery and discover the beauty and diversity of ocean life.
⭐ Visit Tropical Discovery and discover the beauty and diversity of ocean life.
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
⭐ Happy Sea Star Day! We’re thrilled to share these stunning images of our spiny sea star, captured by @joelsartore, Photographer, the visionary photographer behind @natgeo 's Photo Ark. Want to see one up close?
⭐ Visit Tropical Discovery and discover the beauty and diversity of ocean life.
⭐ Visit Tropical Discovery and discover the beauty and diversity of ocean life.
✨🎄 Zoo Lights, presented by your Front Range Toyota Stores, has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights! 🌟
Vote now ➡️ https://link.denverzoo.org/3WWocX3
Vote now ➡️ https://link.denverzoo.org/3WWocX3
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 AM
✨🎄 Zoo Lights, presented by your Front Range Toyota Stores, has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights! 🌟
Vote now ➡️ https://link.denverzoo.org/3WWocX3
Vote now ➡️ https://link.denverzoo.org/3WWocX3
Short-Stack, one of our male pancake tortoises, needs CT scans to monitor urinary bladder stones. Each scan costs $250, and your support helps this Colorado Gives Day ensures he gets the tests he needs to stay healthy.
Donate early: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
Donate early: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
November 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Short-Stack, one of our male pancake tortoises, needs CT scans to monitor urinary bladder stones. Each scan costs $250, and your support helps this Colorado Gives Day ensures he gets the tests he needs to stay healthy.
Donate early: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
Donate early: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
Eirina is a first-time mom to little Siska, and watching her step into motherhood has been beautiful for everyone to watch.
This wraps our highlights of the incredible orangutans that call DZCA home for #OrangutanCaringWeek!
This wraps our highlights of the incredible orangutans that call DZCA home for #OrangutanCaringWeek!
November 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Eirina is a first-time mom to little Siska, and watching her step into motherhood has been beautiful for everyone to watch.
This wraps our highlights of the incredible orangutans that call DZCA home for #OrangutanCaringWeek!
This wraps our highlights of the incredible orangutans that call DZCA home for #OrangutanCaringWeek!
Reminder that our next Free Day is tomorrow, November 15! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the Zoo entrance. Please only plan on arriving if you have tickets! Learn more:
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reminder that our next Free Day is tomorrow, November 15! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the Zoo entrance. Please only plan on arriving if you have tickets! Learn more:
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
You know her, you love her, you can’t get enough of her. It’s time to highlight the tiniest member of our orangutan family… Siska!
One thing is for sure: Siska is growing fast, and we love every moment of it!
One thing is for sure: Siska is growing fast, and we love every moment of it!
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
You know her, you love her, you can’t get enough of her. It’s time to highlight the tiniest member of our orangutan family… Siska!
One thing is for sure: Siska is growing fast, and we love every moment of it!
One thing is for sure: Siska is growing fast, and we love every moment of it!
🌍🐾 Our Fall Safari Camps are coming up November 24–25, offering full-day sessions for campers currently in grades K–4.
Learn more and sign up today: 🔗 https://denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#fall-safari
Learn more and sign up today: 🔗 https://denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#fall-safari
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🌍🐾 Our Fall Safari Camps are coming up November 24–25, offering full-day sessions for campers currently in grades K–4.
Learn more and sign up today: 🔗 https://denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#fall-safari
Learn more and sign up today: 🔗 https://denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#fall-safari
The “class clown” of our orangutan family, Cerah is known for her playful, goofy nature and big personality packed into a small frame.
Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our incredible great apes this #OrangutanCaringWeek
Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our incredible great apes this #OrangutanCaringWeek
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The “class clown” of our orangutan family, Cerah is known for her playful, goofy nature and big personality packed into a small frame.
Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our incredible great apes this #OrangutanCaringWeek
Stay tuned as we continue celebrating our incredible great apes this #OrangutanCaringWeek
As the weather cools down, we’ve officially moved to winter hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily.
Please note: Member early entry will return in the spring 🌸
Come enjoy a cozy winter visit with your favorite animal.
Plan your visit: https://denverzoo.org/hours-admission/
Please note: Member early entry will return in the spring 🌸
Come enjoy a cozy winter visit with your favorite animal.
Plan your visit: https://denverzoo.org/hours-admission/
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
As the weather cools down, we’ve officially moved to winter hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily.
Please note: Member early entry will return in the spring 🌸
Come enjoy a cozy winter visit with your favorite animal.
Plan your visit: https://denverzoo.org/hours-admission/
Please note: Member early entry will return in the spring 🌸
Come enjoy a cozy winter visit with your favorite animal.
Plan your visit: https://denverzoo.org/hours-admission/
Our next Free Day is Sunday, November 23, and tickets are now available!
Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released.
Reserve today: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released.
Reserve today: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our next Free Day is Sunday, November 23, and tickets are now available!
Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released.
Reserve today: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released.
Reserve today: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Winnie our tamandua is expecting! This will be the first tamandua birth at DZCA in over a decade and we're thrilled to welcome this new addition to our animal family.
Winnie voluntarily participates in many aspect of her healthcare including receiving ultrasounds. Stay tuned for more updates!
Winnie voluntarily participates in many aspect of her healthcare including receiving ultrasounds. Stay tuned for more updates!
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Winnie our tamandua is expecting! This will be the first tamandua birth at DZCA in over a decade and we're thrilled to welcome this new addition to our animal family.
Winnie voluntarily participates in many aspect of her healthcare including receiving ultrasounds. Stay tuned for more updates!
Winnie voluntarily participates in many aspect of her healthcare including receiving ultrasounds. Stay tuned for more updates!
At 15 years old, Hesty is known for her iconic bangs and big personality.
Stay tuned all week as we highlight the amazing individuals during Orangutan Caring Week that call Primate Panorama home!
Stay tuned all week as we highlight the amazing individuals during Orangutan Caring Week that call Primate Panorama home!
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
At 15 years old, Hesty is known for her iconic bangs and big personality.
Stay tuned all week as we highlight the amazing individuals during Orangutan Caring Week that call Primate Panorama home!
Stay tuned all week as we highlight the amazing individuals during Orangutan Caring Week that call Primate Panorama home!
Viktor currently needs dental treatment for a few teeth totaling more than $1,500. This Colorado Gives Day, your gift helps cover essential treatments like this for Viktor and the Zoo’s 2,500+ animals.
Donate now: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo 🐅🦷🩺
Donate now: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo 🐅🦷🩺
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Viktor currently needs dental treatment for a few teeth totaling more than $1,500. This Colorado Gives Day, your gift helps cover essential treatments like this for Viktor and the Zoo’s 2,500+ animals.
Donate now: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo 🐅🦷🩺
Donate now: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo 🐅🦷🩺
🦧 Meet Jaya, our male Sumatran orangutan, who has gone through an incredible transformation over the last few years. Today, he’s proudly showing off his large cheek pads (or “flanges”), a sign of maturity in male orangutans.
Orangutan Caring Week reminds us how special these great apes are.
Orangutan Caring Week reminds us how special these great apes are.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🦧 Meet Jaya, our male Sumatran orangutan, who has gone through an incredible transformation over the last few years. Today, he’s proudly showing off his large cheek pads (or “flanges”), a sign of maturity in male orangutans.
Orangutan Caring Week reminds us how special these great apes are.
Orangutan Caring Week reminds us how special these great apes are.
🔬✨ It’s #NationalPathologyWeek!
At DZCA, our onsite veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every species we care for.
https://youtu.be/-l7aHxgcmqo
At DZCA, our onsite veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every species we care for.
https://youtu.be/-l7aHxgcmqo
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🔬✨ It’s #NationalPathologyWeek!
At DZCA, our onsite veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every species we care for.
https://youtu.be/-l7aHxgcmqo
At DZCA, our onsite veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every species we care for.
https://youtu.be/-l7aHxgcmqo
Reminder that our next Free Day is tomorrow, November 7! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the Zoo entrance. We have more Free Days planned throughout the year!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reminder that our next Free Day is tomorrow, November 7! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the Zoo entrance. We have more Free Days planned throughout the year!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
✨🎄 Zoo Lights Tickets Are ON SALE! 🎄✨
With 80 acres glowing under more than three million lights, dazzling displays, warm holiday vibes and unforgettable memories await. 🌟
Presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores
Get your tickets today:
👉 https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
With 80 acres glowing under more than three million lights, dazzling displays, warm holiday vibes and unforgettable memories await. 🌟
Presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores
Get your tickets today:
👉 https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
✨🎄 Zoo Lights Tickets Are ON SALE! 🎄✨
With 80 acres glowing under more than three million lights, dazzling displays, warm holiday vibes and unforgettable memories await. 🌟
Presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores
Get your tickets today:
👉 https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
With 80 acres glowing under more than three million lights, dazzling displays, warm holiday vibes and unforgettable memories await. 🌟
Presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores
Get your tickets today:
👉 https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
We’re celebrating two special birthdays in Toyota Elephant Passage this week! 🥳
🐘 Jake the Asian elephant turned 16!
🦏 Tensing the greater one-horned rhino turned 18!
A huge thank you to the amazing Animal Care team for capturing these moments
🐘 Jake the Asian elephant turned 16!
🦏 Tensing the greater one-horned rhino turned 18!
A huge thank you to the amazing Animal Care team for capturing these moments
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
We’re celebrating two special birthdays in Toyota Elephant Passage this week! 🥳
🐘 Jake the Asian elephant turned 16!
🦏 Tensing the greater one-horned rhino turned 18!
A huge thank you to the amazing Animal Care team for capturing these moments
🐘 Jake the Asian elephant turned 16!
🦏 Tensing the greater one-horned rhino turned 18!
A huge thank you to the amazing Animal Care team for capturing these moments
While the cubs are busy meeting grandma and great grandma behind-the-scenes, they will not be visible after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday–Thursday. Don't worry, you'll still have plenty of time to witness their cuteness! They will be visible all day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday–Monday. 🦁
November 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
While the cubs are busy meeting grandma and great grandma behind-the-scenes, they will not be visible after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday–Thursday. Don't worry, you'll still have plenty of time to witness their cuteness! They will be visible all day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday–Monday. 🦁
Our next Free Day is Saturday, November 15, and tickets are now available! To provide the best experience for all our guests, we are offering a limited number of timed tickets for each Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our next Free Day is Saturday, November 15, and tickets are now available! To provide the best experience for all our guests, we are offering a limited number of timed tickets for each Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Zoo Lights, presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores, has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights! ✨
Vote for DZCA once per day until voting ends on December 1 at 10 a.m. MST. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/zoo-lights-denver-zoo-denver-colorado/
Vote for DZCA once per day until voting ends on December 1 at 10 a.m. MST. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/zoo-lights-denver-zoo-denver-colorado/
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Zoo Lights, presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores, has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights! ✨
Vote for DZCA once per day until voting ends on December 1 at 10 a.m. MST. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/zoo-lights-denver-zoo-denver-colorado/
Vote for DZCA once per day until voting ends on December 1 at 10 a.m. MST. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/zoo-lights-denver-zoo-denver-colorado/
Did you know? Bond funding is vital to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! 🏗️🐘
Past Bond initiatives helped make incredible projects like Toyota Elephant Passage and our state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital possible. If you’re a registered voter in Denver, vote YES on 2A–2E.
Past Bond initiatives helped make incredible projects like Toyota Elephant Passage and our state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital possible. If you’re a registered voter in Denver, vote YES on 2A–2E.
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Did you know? Bond funding is vital to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! 🏗️🐘
Past Bond initiatives helped make incredible projects like Toyota Elephant Passage and our state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital possible. If you’re a registered voter in Denver, vote YES on 2A–2E.
Past Bond initiatives helped make incredible projects like Toyota Elephant Passage and our state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital possible. If you’re a registered voter in Denver, vote YES on 2A–2E.
Zoo Lights returns brighter than ever and member early access tickets are on sale now! 🌟
Not a member? Become a Member today for early access! Secure your spot for Denver’s brightest holiday tradition today: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
Not a member? Become a Member today for early access! Secure your spot for Denver’s brightest holiday tradition today: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Zoo Lights returns brighter than ever and member early access tickets are on sale now! 🌟
Not a member? Become a Member today for early access! Secure your spot for Denver’s brightest holiday tradition today: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
Not a member? Become a Member today for early access! Secure your spot for Denver’s brightest holiday tradition today: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/
Did you know that in Tropical Discovery, you can find the upside-down jellyfish? These fascinating invertebrates spend most of their time resting upside-down on the seafloor, exposing their tentacles to the sunlight to feed through photosynthesis, thanks to the algae living inside them! 🪸
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Did you know that in Tropical Discovery, you can find the upside-down jellyfish? These fascinating invertebrates spend most of their time resting upside-down on the seafloor, exposing their tentacles to the sunlight to feed through photosynthesis, thanks to the algae living inside them! 🪸
Colorado Gives Day 2025 is now open and we need your support! 💚🩺
At DZCA, we proudly hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary care, because our animals deserve nothing but the best. Support veterinary excellence this #COGivesDay: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
At DZCA, we proudly hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary care, because our animals deserve nothing but the best. Support veterinary excellence this #COGivesDay: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
November 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Colorado Gives Day 2025 is now open and we need your support! 💚🩺
At DZCA, we proudly hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary care, because our animals deserve nothing but the best. Support veterinary excellence this #COGivesDay: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo
At DZCA, we proudly hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary care, because our animals deserve nothing but the best. Support veterinary excellence this #COGivesDay: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo