- Hours: Open year round, every day including Christmas
- Reservations: Not required
- Cost: Admission charged, except for 8 free admission days per year
- Location: Located in Denver's City Park, the Denver Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street
- How Long: Allow two hours to all day
- Best Time to Visit: Any time, but to avoid students on weekday field trips, try going in the early morning or later in the day
Denver Zoo
An 80-acre attraction that is one of Colorado's most popular, the Denver Zoo hosts 1.7 million visitors per year. Home to 4,000 creatures including 155 endangered species, the Denver zoo pursues a long-term mission of conservation and environmental education.
The Denver Zoo Exhibits
The Denver Zoo exhibits include African wildlife, pachyderms, bear mountain, primates, birds, North American and Asian wildlife, tropical discover and northern shores. Its Tropical Discovery rainforest exhibit is the world's largest indoor komodo dragon habitat. The Denver zoo always has lots of baby animals, and feeding times are posted near the entrance.Other attractions include a gas-powered zoo train and a carousel. You can get meals or snacks at the Hungry Elephant cafeteria, or bring a picnic to enjoy on the Denver Zoo grounds. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed at the Denver Zoo.
Getting to the Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
303- 376-4800
Denver Zoo Website
Traffic can be very busy at the Denver Zoo, and parking scarce. Try taking public transportation if you can.
The Denver Zoo website has driving directions from all areas.
