Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
@denverzoo.bsky.social
Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations
Last week, DZCA and our conservation partners in Peru celebrated World Wetland Day!
DZCA worked with Peruvian non-profits Grupo RANA, ECOAN, CIAM, and the municipalities of Carhuamayo and Junin to make this celebration possible.
DZCA worked with Peruvian non-profits Grupo RANA, ECOAN, CIAM, and the municipalities of Carhuamayo and Junin to make this celebration possible.
February 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Last week, DZCA and our conservation partners in Peru celebrated World Wetland Day!
DZCA worked with Peruvian non-profits Grupo RANA, ECOAN, CIAM, and the municipalities of Carhuamayo and Junin to make this celebration possible.
DZCA worked with Peruvian non-profits Grupo RANA, ECOAN, CIAM, and the municipalities of Carhuamayo and Junin to make this celebration possible.
Introducing NEW Giraffe Encounters at DZCA! π¦π₯¬
This new experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal with our tallest residents in a small group setting.
Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://denverzoo.org/experience/giraffe-encounter/
This new experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal with our tallest residents in a small group setting.
Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://denverzoo.org/experience/giraffe-encounter/
February 10, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Introducing NEW Giraffe Encounters at DZCA! π¦π₯¬
This new experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal with our tallest residents in a small group setting.
Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://denverzoo.org/experience/giraffe-encounter/
This new experience gives you the chance to get up close and personal with our tallest residents in a small group setting.
Learn more and reserve your spot today: https://denverzoo.org/experience/giraffe-encounter/
Two coconut lorikeets hatched on Dec. 23 and Dec. 25 to parents C-Rex and Fior in our Avian Propagation Center. π§‘πππ
Now just over a month old, they are developing well and remain safely tucked away in their parents' nest box behind the scenes.
Baby Bulletin presented by Intermountain Health .
Now just over a month old, they are developing well and remain safely tucked away in their parents' nest box behind the scenes.
Baby Bulletin presented by Intermountain Health .
February 10, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Two coconut lorikeets hatched on Dec. 23 and Dec. 25 to parents C-Rex and Fior in our Avian Propagation Center. π§‘πππ
Now just over a month old, they are developing well and remain safely tucked away in their parents' nest box behind the scenes.
Baby Bulletin presented by Intermountain Health .
Now just over a month old, they are developing well and remain safely tucked away in their parents' nest box behind the scenes.
Baby Bulletin presented by Intermountain Health .
We're thrilled to share that USA TODAY 10Best has once again nominated Toyota Elephant Passage for Best Zoo Exhibit in North America! π
Show your DZCA pride by voting once a day through March 9 and help Toyota Elephant Passage take the top spot. π
Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/57054/
Show your DZCA pride by voting once a day through March 9 and help Toyota Elephant Passage take the top spot. π
Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/57054/
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're thrilled to share that USA TODAY 10Best has once again nominated Toyota Elephant Passage for Best Zoo Exhibit in North America! π
Show your DZCA pride by voting once a day through March 9 and help Toyota Elephant Passage take the top spot. π
Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/57054/
Show your DZCA pride by voting once a day through March 9 and help Toyota Elephant Passage take the top spot. π
Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/57054/
Meet Luna, our Eastern screech owl! π¦ While everyoneβs cheering on their favorite team this weekend, weβre celebrating Superb Owl Sunday with this beautiful bird. Luna lives behind the scenes with our Animal Ambassadors, helping us inspire guests to appreciate and protect native wildlife.
February 9, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Meet Luna, our Eastern screech owl! π¦ While everyoneβs cheering on their favorite team this weekend, weβre celebrating Superb Owl Sunday with this beautiful bird. Luna lives behind the scenes with our Animal Ambassadors, helping us inspire guests to appreciate and protect native wildlife.
Our next SCFD Community Free Day is Sunday, February 22 and tickets are now available!
Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released. As a reminder, Free Day tickets will not be available on-site at the Zoo entrance.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released. As a reminder, Free Day tickets will not be available on-site at the Zoo entrance.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our next SCFD Community Free Day is Sunday, February 22 and tickets are now available!
Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released. As a reminder, Free Day tickets will not be available on-site at the Zoo entrance.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Anyone who would like to attend a Free Day must register online once tickets are released. As a reminder, Free Day tickets will not be available on-site at the Zoo entrance.
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Today is #ReverseTheRed Day, a reminder that extinction isnβt inevitable, and recovery is possible. At DZCA we are committed to turning the tide for wildlife.
Read more about how these efforts are Reversing the Red and how you can be a part of the impact: https://link.denverzoo.org/46sNJMz
Read more about how these efforts are Reversing the Red and how you can be a part of the impact: https://link.denverzoo.org/46sNJMz
February 8, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Today is #ReverseTheRed Day, a reminder that extinction isnβt inevitable, and recovery is possible. At DZCA we are committed to turning the tide for wildlife.
Read more about how these efforts are Reversing the Red and how you can be a part of the impact: https://link.denverzoo.org/46sNJMz
Read more about how these efforts are Reversing the Red and how you can be a part of the impact: https://link.denverzoo.org/46sNJMz
Hip, hop, hurray! We are thrilled to welcome our very first Endangered Huon tree kangaroo joey! 𧑠This male joey was born late July 2025 to first-time parents Pearl and Tristan.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
February 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Hip, hop, hurray! We are thrilled to welcome our very first Endangered Huon tree kangaroo joey! 𧑠This male joey was born late July 2025 to first-time parents Pearl and Tristan.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/baby-bulletin-dzca-welcomes-endangered-huon-tree-kangaroo-joey/
Roses are red β€οΈ
Violets are blue π
Adopt an Animal is the perfect Valentine's gift for you! ππΎ
Spread the love this Valentine's Day and support DZCA: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Presented in partnership with @childrenscolo.bsky.social
Violets are blue π
Adopt an Animal is the perfect Valentine's gift for you! ππΎ
Spread the love this Valentine's Day and support DZCA: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Presented in partnership with @childrenscolo.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Roses are red β€οΈ
Violets are blue π
Adopt an Animal is the perfect Valentine's gift for you! ππΎ
Spread the love this Valentine's Day and support DZCA: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Presented in partnership with @childrenscolo.bsky.social
Violets are blue π
Adopt an Animal is the perfect Valentine's gift for you! ππΎ
Spread the love this Valentine's Day and support DZCA: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Presented in partnership with @childrenscolo.bsky.social
Valentineβs Day is right around the corner, but love is always in the air at DZCA! From the care our animals receive every day to guest experiences, everything we do is rooted in love for wildlife and wild places.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/conservation-is-love-in-action/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/conservation-is-love-in-action/
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Valentineβs Day is right around the corner, but love is always in the air at DZCA! From the care our animals receive every day to guest experiences, everything we do is rooted in love for wildlife and wild places.
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/conservation-is-love-in-action/
Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/conservation-is-love-in-action/
Our armadillos take their exercise very seriously.
Happy belated #ArmadilloDay from our Ambassadors, Chaco and Willow the three-banded armadillos, and Dillon the nine-banded armadillo!
π₯: Behavioral Husbandry Manager, Heather G.
Happy belated #ArmadilloDay from our Ambassadors, Chaco and Willow the three-banded armadillos, and Dillon the nine-banded armadillo!
π₯: Behavioral Husbandry Manager, Heather G.
February 3, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Our armadillos take their exercise very seriously.
Happy belated #ArmadilloDay from our Ambassadors, Chaco and Willow the three-banded armadillos, and Dillon the nine-banded armadillo!
π₯: Behavioral Husbandry Manager, Heather G.
Happy belated #ArmadilloDay from our Ambassadors, Chaco and Willow the three-banded armadillos, and Dillon the nine-banded armadillo!
π₯: Behavioral Husbandry Manager, Heather G.
The tentacled snake is one of natureβs most fascinating ambush predators. Disguised as a stick and fully submerged, this aquatic snake relies on patience, precision, and a truly wild adaptation to catch its prey.
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The tentacled snake is one of natureβs most fascinating ambush predators. Disguised as a stick and fully submerged, this aquatic snake relies on patience, precision, and a truly wild adaptation to catch its prey.
#ICYMI: Our lion cubs have names! π¦π
Learn how to tell them apart and read more about their personalities: https://link.denverzoo.org/4q2eONx
We donβt have a set schedule for when the cubs will be out, but weβre aiming to have them visible most days, especially on weekends.
Learn how to tell them apart and read more about their personalities: https://link.denverzoo.org/4q2eONx
We donβt have a set schedule for when the cubs will be out, but weβre aiming to have them visible most days, especially on weekends.
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
#ICYMI: Our lion cubs have names! π¦π
Learn how to tell them apart and read more about their personalities: https://link.denverzoo.org/4q2eONx
We donβt have a set schedule for when the cubs will be out, but weβre aiming to have them visible most days, especially on weekends.
Learn how to tell them apart and read more about their personalities: https://link.denverzoo.org/4q2eONx
We donβt have a set schedule for when the cubs will be out, but weβre aiming to have them visible most days, especially on weekends.
When you buy a NEW Valentine's Day Adoption Bundle, you'll gain a new cuddle buddy AND directly support animals here and around the world. Order by Feb. 6 to make sure it arrives in time for Valentine's Day! π©·
Spread the love: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Spread the love: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
January 29, 2026 at 11:50 PM
When you buy a NEW Valentine's Day Adoption Bundle, you'll gain a new cuddle buddy AND directly support animals here and around the world. Order by Feb. 6 to make sure it arrives in time for Valentine's Day! π©·
Spread the love: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
Spread the love: https://shop.denverzoo.org/shop-by-collection/adoption-kits
She may look like an ordinary housecat, but Dia is anything but domestic. Sheβs a Geoffroyβs cat, a wild carnivore native to South America.
Dia now lives behind the scenes in Village Hall, where she rotates through the habitat with Jonas the fishing cat.
Dia now lives behind the scenes in Village Hall, where she rotates through the habitat with Jonas the fishing cat.
January 29, 2026 at 1:27 AM
She may look like an ordinary housecat, but Dia is anything but domestic. Sheβs a Geoffroyβs cat, a wild carnivore native to South America.
Dia now lives behind the scenes in Village Hall, where she rotates through the habitat with Jonas the fishing cat.
Dia now lives behind the scenes in Village Hall, where she rotates through the habitat with Jonas the fishing cat.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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π At DZCA, you can safely see rattlesnakes from Colorado and beyond up close in Tropical Discovery and learn how to coexist with them in the wild. Join us in appreciating these fascinating reptiles!
https://youtu.be/2H5CB9RNANc
https://youtu.be/2H5CB9RNANc
Rattlesnake Appreciation Day
YouTube video by Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
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January 27, 2026 at 11:52 PM
π At DZCA, you can safely see rattlesnakes from Colorado and beyond up close in Tropical Discovery and learn how to coexist with them in the wild. Join us in appreciating these fascinating reptiles!
https://youtu.be/2H5CB9RNANc
https://youtu.be/2H5CB9RNANc
Today weβre celebrating Winnie the southern tamanduaβs 8th birthday! π
Join us in wishing Winnie a gentle and love-filled birthday.
Join us in wishing Winnie a gentle and love-filled birthday.
January 26, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Today weβre celebrating Winnie the southern tamanduaβs 8th birthday! π
Join us in wishing Winnie a gentle and love-filled birthday.
Join us in wishing Winnie a gentle and love-filled birthday.
Reminder that our next Free Day is Sunday, January 25! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website. Please only plan on arriving if you have tickets.
If you do have tickets, be sure to check out our indoor habitats if you need to warm up!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
If you do have tickets, be sure to check out our indoor habitats if you need to warm up!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
January 25, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Reminder that our next Free Day is Sunday, January 25! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website. Please only plan on arriving if you have tickets.
If you do have tickets, be sure to check out our indoor habitats if you need to warm up!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
If you do have tickets, be sure to check out our indoor habitats if you need to warm up!
https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
Closure Update as of 3:00 p.m. 1/23/26
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Closure Update as of 3:00 p.m. 1/23/26
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
CLOSURE UPDATE! βοΈ
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
Closure Alert! βοΈ
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
January 23, 2026 at 10:03 PM
CLOSURE UPDATE! βοΈ
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
Due to the extreme cold weather, DZCA will remain closed to the public tomorrow, January 24. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our animals, staff and guests.
ItEarlier this week was #AppreciateADragonDay πβ¨
Meet our Animal Ambassador bearded dragon named Falcor. He is a gentle reptile with a big personality. Stop by our Animal Ambassador carts to see if you can meet Falcor and learn more about how reptiles are adapted to their environments.
Meet our Animal Ambassador bearded dragon named Falcor. He is a gentle reptile with a big personality. Stop by our Animal Ambassador carts to see if you can meet Falcor and learn more about how reptiles are adapted to their environments.
January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
ItEarlier this week was #AppreciateADragonDay πβ¨
Meet our Animal Ambassador bearded dragon named Falcor. He is a gentle reptile with a big personality. Stop by our Animal Ambassador carts to see if you can meet Falcor and learn more about how reptiles are adapted to their environments.
Meet our Animal Ambassador bearded dragon named Falcor. He is a gentle reptile with a big personality. Stop by our Animal Ambassador carts to see if you can meet Falcor and learn more about how reptiles are adapted to their environments.
Closure Alert! βοΈ
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
January 22, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Closure Alert! βοΈ
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
We will be closed to the public on January 23 due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Most of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their safety and comfort. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm out there!
Happy 1st birthday to Aster! ππ€
Celebrate her first birthday and learn more about why her arrival matters for conservation:
https://denverzoo.org/zootales/dzca-welcomes-first-somali-wild-ass-foal/
π·: Animal Care Specialist, Emmy W.
Celebrate her first birthday and learn more about why her arrival matters for conservation:
https://denverzoo.org/zootales/dzca-welcomes-first-somali-wild-ass-foal/
π·: Animal Care Specialist, Emmy W.
January 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Happy 1st birthday to Aster! ππ€
Celebrate her first birthday and learn more about why her arrival matters for conservation:
https://denverzoo.org/zootales/dzca-welcomes-first-somali-wild-ass-foal/
π·: Animal Care Specialist, Emmy W.
Celebrate her first birthday and learn more about why her arrival matters for conservation:
https://denverzoo.org/zootales/dzca-welcomes-first-somali-wild-ass-foal/
π·: Animal Care Specialist, Emmy W.