Meet CeCe, our official Celebration Captain, helping make our 130th Summer Celebration bigger, wilder and more fun than ever.
Visit for animal birthday parties, daily surprises and plenty of ways to join the fun during our 130th anniversary. Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/events/summer/
Crikey! Itās #WorldCrocDay! At DZCA, come see:
š Jino, our African dwarf crocodile in Predator Ridge
š Daphne, our Critically Endangered Siamese crocodile in Tropical Discovery
š¦ Plus two reptiles: the crocodile monitor and the Chinese crocodile lizard, also in TD!
The wait is almost over! Hesty and her baby boy are preparing for their public debut on June 18 at 9:00 a.m. Join us for a chance to see our newest orangutan and first-time mom! š§”š¦§
As they continue to bond, Hesty will keep her baby close and may choose to spend time in behind-the-scenes spaces.
Dr. Lynn Von Hagen and Sean Ploysa of DZCA have been on the ground in Rwanda and Uganda training field rangers and conservation teams from our partner organizations: https://youtu.be/Zk7ISVMR75o
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Video
šļø Happy #NationalPigeonDay! He-Man and Hermie, our stunning Nicobar pigeons, with their iridescent plumage and regal presence, are a far cry from your average pigeon. They call our Avian Propagation Center home, but you can often spot them along the Nurture Trail on your next visit!
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Happy #SkunkDay! Campbell is part of our Animal Ambassador team and is a shining example of what incredible animal care looks like, from crate and harness training to voluntary medical participation and enrichment. Campbell and his care team have built a bond that is truly something special. š¤š¤ š¦Ø
We're happy to share that our adorable Cape buffalo calf has been named Kai!
Mira Fine, a generous DZCA supporter, chose the name Kai because it means āoceanā in Hawaiian and follows the water-themed names of the calf's parents, Rain and Boots. Mira is also honoring a āKaiā in her own life.
Now that our orangutan baby is here, we need your help choosing the perfect name for him! With a $5 donation per vote, you can choose your favorite from three namesāOka, Rambutan or Jamartinālovingly chosen by his Care team. Vote now: https://support.denverzoo.org/baby-orangutan-naming-contest
Dr. Lynn Von Hagen and Sean Ploysa of DZCA have been on the ground in Rwanda and Uganda training field rangers and conservation teams from our partner organizations: the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association and the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project. ...
It's #PollinatorWeek and at DZCA, our Horticulture team works to ensure pollinators have a place to flourish right here on campus, through an ecological approach that supports native and migrating invertebrate and bird species and exemplifies best practices for gardening with wildlife in mind. šš¦
Join us for three special animal birthday parties! Enjoy themed activities, animal fun, music, photo ops and more as we celebrate our flamingos, Harley and our lion cubs this summer. Itās all part of our 130th celebration and included with daytime admission.
https://denverzoo.org/events/summer/
