Review & FAQ:

  • How many staff members care for the animals at the Denver Zoo?
    • The Denver Zoo has a dedicated team of 10 veterinary staff members, 79 keepers, and 12 curators who care for the 3,600 animals.
  • How are the animals housed at the zoo?
    • The animals are housed in habitats designed to resemble nature as closely as possible. They are provided with environments where they can dig, swing, climb, and forage to ensure both mental and physical stimulation.
  • How does the zoo manage animal diets?
    • The zoo provides special diets tailored to each species and often customizes them for individual animals within a species.
  • Can visitors interact with the animals?
    • Yes, visitors are given opportunities to actively engage with certain animals and may even assist with feeding them.
  • What special events take place at the zoo?
    • The zoo hosts several special events, including Boo at the Zoo, Zoo Year's Eve, and Taps and Tails, an evening event in a beer garden surrounded by wild animals.

2900 E 23rd Avenue, Denver, CO 80205, Phone: 720-337-1400

Denver Zoo
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