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12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at DZCA! 🎄

Tavi and Kelele, our spotted hyenas, got into the festive spirit with a special gingerbread house filled with paper chains, goat’s milk ice treats in the shape of milk and cookies, plus a heartfelt letter to Santa. Here’s what it said:

Dear Santa,
We have been very good hyenas this year. We shared our toys and have been nice all year. Please bring us bubble baths, carcasses, treats, and new toys. We hope you enjoy the milk and cookies we left you!

Love,
Tavi and Kelele

We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday season with friends and family. Please note: the Zoo will be closed on Christmas Day. 🎁✨

Happy Holidays! Here's our take on the viral wrapping paper trend featuring Pecan, one of our adorable leucistic raccoon...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! Here's our take on the viral wrapping paper trend featuring Pecan, one of our adorable leucistic raccoons. 🤍🦝🎁

Please note: DZCA will be closed for daytime admission and Zoo Lights on Thursday, December 25, so our staff can spend more time celebrating the holidays with their loved ones.

Photo Credit: Animal Care Specialist Becca F.

12/23/2025

Earlier this month, our Western lowland gorilla brothers Gunther and Kal visited the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital for routine preventative health exams. 🦍

With dedicated care teams, colorful bandanas (red for Kal, green for Gunther), and support from partners like the Great Ape Heart Project, both gorillas received full cardiac, dental, CT imaging, endoscopies, and lab workups. Preventative care like this helps us stay ahead of potential health issues and provides the very best care for our primate family.

Read more: https://denverzoo.org/zootales/caring-for-our-gorilla-boys/

The season of giving is here and our animals have a wish list! Viktor's holiday list is full of his favorites; playful e...
12/22/2025

The season of giving is here and our animals have a wish list! Viktor's holiday list is full of his favorites; playful enrichment and hearty helpings of beef. Your gift helps make this season extra bright for our big, jolly boy. 🐅🥩 🎁

Don't miss your chance to give back to the 2,500+ animals that call DZCA home! Donate now: https://support.denverzoo.org/general

It’s a season of cubs near and far. 🦁 We’re thrilled to share that our conservation partners with the Kyambura Lion Moni...
12/21/2025

It’s a season of cubs near and far. 🦁

We’re thrilled to share that our conservation partners with the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project in Uganda are also celebrating new lion cubs this year. Moments like these remind us how deeply connected wildlife stories are, whether they’re unfolding here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance or in protected landscapes like Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Our lion cubs create a window into the wonder of wildlife for our guests, sparking curiosity, connection, and care for animals around the world. That same sense of awe fuels conservation efforts in the wild, where our partners are working to monitor and protect African lions and their habitats.

Together, these stories highlight the diversity, resilience, and importance of life on our planet.

📸 Volcanoes Safaris

12/21/2025

Let’s run for wildlife! 🏃‍♂️🐾

This year, members of the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance team are hitting the pavement for the Colfax Marathon, including Jack from our finance team, who’s training for the half marathon. Just like enrichment walks help keep Santiago mentally and physically stimulated, movement and fitness are key to keeping both people and animals healthy.

When you sign up for the Denver's Colfax Marathon, you can choose to run for DZCA and help raise vital funds to support animal care and wildlife conservation here in Colorado and around the world.

Join us and run for a cause.
Learn more at https://denverzoo.org/events/colfax-marathon/

We’re proud to share that this mossy frog photo by Volunteer Photographer, Ron Bebus, was featured in the hardcopy editi...
12/20/2025

We’re proud to share that this mossy frog photo by Volunteer Photographer, Ron Bebus, was featured in the hardcopy edition of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Connect Magazine as an Honorable Mention in the 2025 AZA Photo Contest! 📸

We’re incredibly thankful for Ron and all of our volunteer photographers who share their skills to support our mission and help guests connect more deeply with the animals we care for. Join us in congratulating him on this well-earned recognition!



Join us on January 3 for Zoo Lights Scout Night: Primate Palooza! Scouts are invited to swing into an unforgettable nigh...
12/19/2025

Join us on January 3 for Zoo Lights Scout Night: Primate Palooza!

Scouts are invited to swing into an unforgettable night of fun and learning. This program explores the care and nutrition that keep our primates happy and healthy. Plus, registration includes Zoo Lights admission and you'll receive a patch!

Learn more: https://denverzoo.org/scout-programs/ -scout-programs

12/18/2025

✨ Zoo Lights is glowing brighter than ever and there’s still time to visit! ✨

As you plan your holiday outings, make Denver’s favorite tradition part of the celebration. This year’s Zoo Lights brings fun new flavors to the German Village Lounge featuring festive food options you won’t find during the day. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the brand-new photo ops from Santa’s sleigh and angel wings and the new immersive moments throughout Primate Panorama, Tropical Discovery, and beyond.

We’re heading into the final weeks of Zoo Lights, so don’t miss your chance to soak in the magic and support wildlife conservation along the way.

Make Zoo Lights part of your holiday tradition: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/

The season just got a whole lot hoppier! 🤍 🎁✨ A very limited number of custom-made Marshmallow plushies, inspired by our...
12/17/2025

The season just got a whole lot hoppier! 🤍 🎁✨

A very limited number of custom-made Marshmallow plushies, inspired by our adorable albino wallaby, are here and available in person or online while supplies last.

Make it extra merry by adding an Adoption Kit to your plush, and for a limited time, you’ll receive a FREE exclusive DZCA ornament.

Adopt now: https://shop.denverzoo.org/marshmallow-adoption-bundle

Adopt an Animal presented in partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado.

As you get ready to say "Capy Holidays," consider supporting the 2,500+ animals who call DZCA home, including our belove...
12/17/2025

As you get ready to say "Capy Holidays," consider supporting the 2,500+ animals who call DZCA home, including our beloved capybaras, Roy and Rebecca!

These two are savoring the season with their favorite fruits and veggies and YOU can help fill their stockings with the fresh treats that will keep them healthy and happy all year long. 🎁🥬

Donate now: https://support.denverzoo.org/general

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Dave Kenny, who served as Denver Zoo’s Head Veterinarian and was a key fig...
12/16/2025

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Dave Kenny, who served as Denver Zoo’s Head Veterinarian and was a key figure in our history.

Thirty-six years ago, Dr. Kenny became only the second veterinarian to work at the Zoo. Over the years, he was widely recognized as the public face during the hand-raising of Klondike and Snow, our famous polar bear cubs who captured hearts around the world. He also supported the Zoo’s global conservation efforts as our Conservation Veterinary Coordinator. His collective work reflects a deep commitment to our early wildlife conservation efforts.

Dr. Kenny’s leadership, expertise and dedication left a lasting impact on our team and the animals he worked tirelessly to care for. His work helped lay the foundation for the robust veterinary team we have today and advanced improvements in animal care that continue to shape our standards.

We share our condolences with his family, friends, and former colleagues, and we honor his enduring legacy within our community.

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