Denver Zoo was established in 1896 with the donation of one American black bear. This 80-acre facility is located in Denver's City Park and today provides home to 4,125 animals from 613 species. Denver Zoo was the first American zoo to have naturalistic habitats for animals instead of cages and bars.

The first zoo bear triggered the construction of Bear Mountain, which was followed by Primate Panorama, consisting of enormous open tents made of mesh where animals can move freely.

The zoo supports over 600 research and conservation projects in around 60 countries.

One of the most popular activities is Close Animal Encounters – visitors get to go backstage and meet animals such as elephants, gorillas, birds, snakes, and many others and learn stories about their lives from their keepers.

Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, Phone: 720-337-1400

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