Denver Zoo, Denver

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A day in Denver would is a perfect opportunity to visit the Denver Zoo. This zoo has been around for nearly a hundred years, yet is constantly being updated. Bear Mountain was crafted in 1918, and was the first zoo enclosure in the US to try and approximate natural settings. And now they're working on a new 10-acre area for the Asian animals, with an unprecedented elephant bridge to allow greater movement for the animals.

The zoo has a lot of attractive animals to visit and learn about, beyond the usual run of lions, tigers, and bears (oh my). There's a good collection of tropical reptiles, with snakes of all sizes and shapes, and the famous Komodo dragon. There are okapis, a family favorite, and all sorts of monkeys and primates. The rates are reasonable, with plenty to keep kids active and interested, while enough to satisfy curious parents as well. All in all, a good day out!

The Zoo is open all days of the year, though hours vary between summer (March1-November1, 9am-5pm) and winter (November2-February 28, 10am-4pm).

Denver Zoo

Like any major zoo, the Denver Zoo houses a wealth of animals representing different regions from around the world. What was most memorable to me was the polar bear exhibit. Here, polar bears can be observed from both an above-surface viewing deck and an underwater viewing window. I would even say that the polar bears seem closer and more active than at the exhibit I have visited many times at Sea World Orlando.

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We love the Denver Zoo! The Zoo is a resource for wildlife conservation through their many programs, so every visit helps save animals in the wild all over the world. Lorikeet Adventure
is always fun (10-4), but go early or the birds are full and don't want to eat anymore. They also host lots of events at the zoo year round; the most popular are Boo at the Zoo
October 31 and November 1 and Zoo Lights December 11 – January 3.

Open every day of the year

Summer Hours (March 1 - November 1)
Admissions Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grounds Close at 6 p.m

Winter Hours (November 2 - February 28)
Admissions Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Grounds Close at 5 p.m.

Below are summer and winter rates. It's a little cheaper in the winter months and a lot less crowded!
Ages 12-64
$12.00
$9.00

Ages 65+
$9.00
$7.00

Ages 3-11
$7.00
$5.00

2 and under
Free
Free

My sister live in Denver I've there several times I would say the museum of natural science is a must. The Denver zoo Is very nice.

Downtown Denver has a great nightlife for any age (within drinking age off course)

Comedy works is cool
Let see Hiking in the mountains is absolutely amazing, Head Up to Boulder and check out pearls street.

Gee That's all I got

Safe trip

The nation’s fourth most popular is home to more than 3500 animals representing 685 species. Highlights include Primate Panorama, a seven-acre facility with 29 different species of primates, ranging from a 6-ounce pygmy marmoset to the 619-lb. lowland gorilla Koundu, the largest gorilla in any zoo in the world. Tropical Discovery is an entire rainforest under glass with over 1,200 animals, tropical streams and waterfalls, temple ruins, and an offshore coral reef. Ulaq (U-lock) and Berit (Bear-it), two adorable polar bear cubs that were born on December 28, 1998, frolic in a special area of Northern Shores, an exhibit that replicates the Arctic Circle with sea lions and penguins. Look out for interactive adventures such as African dancing on the plaza, Native American stories on wolves or Japanese fan dancing near the cranes. April-September: 9am-6pm daily; October-March: 10am-5pm daily.

I loved the Denver Zoo while I was there and wouldn?t doubt recommending it to any animal lover out there.

Me encantaba el Zool?gico de Denver mientras estuve ahi y no dudar?a en recomendarlo a los amantes de animales.

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This is a really nice zoo. When we went, it was what was called a "Free Day" where admission was free and you could walk right on through the gates! Thre are all types of animals here, and some of them are really close. The Bear area is actually on the National Register of Historic Places, built in 1918. The only thing I did not like about the Denver Zoo was the fact that the paths were VERY confusing. Once you take a path, it circles into another, then another, then another. We got turned around so many times, it wasn't even funny. If you bring small children, keep them close because it is easy to get lost here. This zoo is located right inside the city off 23rd street, about a block from the Gates Planetarium and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (which I plan to do on my next trip). Be sure to check the website below for a list of the free days...it will save you some money.

Always a fun place for children and adults alike, the zoo is in a nice outdoor setting in one of the city's parks near downtown. While the admission fee is getting somewhat steep, there are some scheduled free days throughout the year.