The Denver Zoo covers 80 acres in City Park, and more than 1.6 million people visit each year. The zoo opened its doors in 1896 with the donation of an orphaned black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, the zoo houses almost 4,000 animals from across the world.
The zoo received a facelift in 2004 with the opening of Predator Ridge, which gave the 50 African animals at the zoo larger dwellings in a more naturalistic setting. Plans are now in the works for an Asian Tropical Forest exhibit.
The zoo is open 365 days of the year. Admission prices may change during the year. Please visit denverzoo.org for current prices.
Hours:
Oct. 1 - March 31 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 1 - Sept 30 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission:
Oct. 1 - March 31 - Adults $9, Seniors $7, Children $5
April 1 - Sept 30 - Adults $11, Seniors $9, Children $7
Children under 2 years old are always free.
Directions:
The Zoo is located at 2300 Steele St. in the center of City Park. Take Colorado Blvd. and then turn on 23rd Ave. when you see the sign for the Zoo. Parking is free but can fill up early, especially during the summer.
Address:
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 303-376-4800
Make sure to visit the sea lions and take a spin on the carousel during your visit.
- Sea Lion Feeding - A favorite of children and adults alike, the sea lion feedings take place at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily.
- Zoo Lights - During the holidays from Dec. 8 - 31, festive lights are strung up across the zoo grounds, some in the shape of animals.
- Endangered Species Carousel - The carousel features 48 hand-carved animals, but of endangered species instead of horses. Tickets are $2.
