Viktor currently needs dental treatment for a few teeth totaling more than $1,500. This Colorado Gives Day, your gift helps cover essential treatments like this for Viktor and the Zoo’s 2,500+ animals. Donate now: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo 🐅🦷🩺

🦧 Meet Jaya, our male Sumatran orangutan, who has gone through an incredible transformation over the last few years. Today, he’s proudly showing off his large cheek pads (or “flanges”), a sign of maturity in male orangutans. Orangutan Caring Week reminds us how special these great apes are.

🔬✨ It’s #NationalPathologyWeek! At DZCA, our onsite veterinary pathology program plays a critical role in animal care, helping diagnose illness, guide treatments, and improve health for every species we care for. https://youtu.be/-l7aHxgcmqo

Reminder that our next Free Day is tomorrow, November 7! Free Day ticket reservations are only available on our website on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be available at the Zoo entrance. We have more Free Days planned throughout the year! https://denverzoo.org/free-days/

✨🎄 Zoo Lights Tickets Are ON SALE! 🎄✨ With 80 acres glowing under more than three million lights, dazzling displays, warm holiday vibes and unforgettable memories await. 🌟 Presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores Get your tickets today: 👉 https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/

We’re celebrating two special birthdays in Toyota Elephant Passage this week! 🥳 🐘 Jake the Asian elephant turned 16! 🦏 Tensing the greater one-horned rhino turned 18! A huge thank you to the amazing Animal Care team for capturing these moments

While the cubs are busy meeting grandma and great grandma behind-the-scenes, they will not be visible after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday–Thursday. Don't worry, you'll still have plenty of time to witness their cuteness! They will be visible all day from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday–Monday. 🦁

Our next Free Day is Saturday, November 15, and tickets are now available! To provide the best experience for all our guests, we are offering a limited number of timed tickets for each Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. https://denverzoo.org/free-days/

Zoo Lights, presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores, has been nominated for USA TODAY 10Best's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Zoo Lights! ✨ Vote for DZCA once per day until voting ends on December 1 at 10 a.m. MST. https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/zoo-lights-denver-zoo-denver-colorado/

Did you know? Bond funding is vital to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! 🏗️🐘 Past Bond initiatives helped make incredible projects like Toyota Elephant Passage and our state-of-the-art Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital possible. If you’re a registered voter in Denver, vote YES on 2A–2E.

Zoo Lights returns brighter than ever and member early access tickets are on sale now! 🌟 Not a member? Become a Member today for early access! Secure your spot for Denver’s brightest holiday tradition today: https://denverzoo.org/events/zoo-lights/

Did you know that in Tropical Discovery, you can find the upside-down jellyfish? These fascinating invertebrates spend most of their time resting upside-down on the seafloor, exposing their tentacles to the sunlight to feed through photosynthesis, thanks to the algae living inside them! 🪸

Colorado Gives Day 2025 is now open and we need your support! 💚🩺 At DZCA, we proudly hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary care, because our animals deserve nothing but the best. Support veterinary excellence this #COGivesDay: https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Denverzoo

This #NationalBisonDay, we’re proud to stand alongside partners from across Colorado to monitor the health of the bison herd at Daniels Park. 🦬🌾

Happy Halloween from DZCA! We hope you enjoy these festive photos of our Animal Ambassadors participating in a fa-boo-lous Halloween-themed photoshoot, our howler monkey brothers trick-or-treating for tasty snacks and our sea lions enjoying the fall leaves! 🎃🧡🍂

It’s #WorldLemurDay! And what better way to celebrate than by introducing the newest members of our primate family: Mike and Ike, two ring-tailed lemurs! Swing by Primate Panorama to welcome Mike and Ike and celebrate the playful spirit of lemurs everywhere! 🌿💛

🎃 Boo at the Zoo: Sensory-Friendly Night is happening this Halloween! ✨ Join us on October 31 for an inclusive evening designed especially for guests living with sensory processing disorders. 💚 🦇 Link: https://denverzoo.org/events/batz-sensory-friendly/

Happy National Cat Day! 🐾 From our tiny lion cubs finding their roar to the powerful Sumatran and Amur tigers, clouded leopards, fishing cat, Geoffroy’s cat, and serval, we’re proud to care for such a diverse family of feline species here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. 🦁🐯🐈‍⬛

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is proud to endorse the Vibrant Denver Bond because these investments, including much-needed improvements on our own campus, reflect a shared commitment to our community’s future. Denver residents: vote YES on 2A–2E!

🎃 🍂 There’s just one week left to enjoy Wild Fall at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Come see the pumpkins, the sea lions, and all the magic of the season before it’s gone! 👉 Plan your visit today: https://link.denverzoo.org/47atTp3

Our next Free Day is Friday, November 7, and tickets are now available! Free Day and tickets are now available online on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your tickets: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/

🦇 It’s officially #BatWeek and we’re shining a spotlight on our Indian flying foxes! These incredible fruit bats have settled beautifully into their home inside Village Hall after arriving to the Zoo earlier this year.

🕯️🌺 Honoring Connections That Live Forever Join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, October 25–November 2. 💛 You’re invited to bring a photo of a beloved pet or animal who has passed and place it on one of our ofrendas during your visit.

Spooky meets sweet at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! @dunkin brought Spider Donuts to get us in the Boo at the Zoo spirit! Get your final weekend tickets and your Spider Donuts at Dunkin’ before they vanish! https://link.denverzoo.org/4npeMhE

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is proud to endorse the Vibrant Denver Bond measure! This initiative will fund essential infrastructure improvements including critical building and habitat repairs right here at the Zoo, all without raising taxes. Denver residents: vote YES on 2A–2E!

Today is #InternationalGibbonDay. You can find Vinh, our Critically Endangered white-cheeked gibbon, and Briscoe, our Endangered buff-cheeked gibbon, swinging through Toyota Elephant Passage. And don’t forget to visit Liam and Lola, our Endangered siamang pair, in Primate Panorama!🐒

This morning, we were honored to host our African conservation partners from Uganda for a hybrid event highlighting our collaboration on the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project! 🦁 This partnership is a shining example of what it means to be a conservation alliance.

🦁 Turns out that on a rainy day... even lion cubs love Bluey! When they’re not too busy wrestling with each other, our four cubs enjoy a little downtime complete with a bit of Bluey as enrichment. Just like kids everywhere, they’ve got big energy… and a favorite show. 🐾

It’s the LAST weekend of Boo at the Zoo! 👻🎃 👻 Get tickets before they’re gone: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/ #BooAtTheZoo #Halloween #DenverZooConservationAlliance #FamilyFriendly #SpookySeason

🎃🖤 Calling all creatures of the night… Monster Masquerade is almost here! Don’t miss DZCA’s most popular 21+ event of the year. Costumes encouraged. Good vibes required. 🕷️🕸️ 🎟️ Get your tickets before they vanish: https://link.denverzoo.org/47wHRBl

If you’ve visited Pinnacol African Penguin Point this year, you may have noticed a tiny feathered shadow waddling behind our Bird Team. Meet Lucy, our youngest African penguin and a true survivor story. 💛 #AfricanPenguin #PenguinConservation

🐊🐢🐍🐸 There’s something new to discover inside Tropical Discovery! We’ve updated the graphics and signage throughout the building to help you dive deeper into the incredible worlds of reptiles and amphibians, and the vital roles they play in our planet’s ecosystems.

Happy 4th Birthday to Marshmallow! 🦘 Known for her unique albinism and gentle nature, she’s loved by guests and staff alike here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Be sure to stop by Wallaby Way to wish her a happy birthday! #Wallaby #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether

Consider this squash SQUISHED! 🎃 Guests have been loving Boo at the Zoo almost as much as Bodhi enjoyed his pumpkins! 🎃 Don’t miss your chance to make magical fall memories! Plan your visit today ➡️ https://link.denverzoo.org/47atTp3

Our baby Linne’s two-toed sloth officially has a name, and we’re excited to introduce Chewie! 🦥 Try to spot Chewie in the Tropical Discovery tree on your next visit, we promise he’ll steal your heart, slowly but surely. 🥹 #InternationalSlothDay

Meet Sekele the okapi! These Endangered herbivores are often mistaken for a cross between a horse and a zebra, but they’re actually the closest living relatives of giraffes! 🦒 #WorldOkapiDay! 🌿 #DenverZooConservationAlliance #Okapi #SavingWildlifeTogether

Wildlife conservation has a future if we see ourselves as a one global community, and at DZCA we are proud to uphold this alliance through our partnerships locally and around the world. @ForumKonservasiLeuser

🩺🐾 As National Veterinary Technician Week comes to a close, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible vet tech team. #NationalVetTechWeek #DenverZooConservationAlliance #VeterinaryTechnician #SavingWildlifeTogether

Meet Stephanie Hinkle. With 27 years as an RVT and almost 24 years at DZCA, Stephanie has devoted her career to advancing animal healthcare and inspiring the next generation of zoo veterinary professionals. #NationalVetTechWeek!

For four years, Danielle Coffman has been a vital part of the DZCA veterinary team, bringing over 11 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician and an endless passion for animal care. 🐾 #NationalVetTechWeek #DenverZooConservationAlliance #VeterinaryTechnician #SavingWildlifeTogether

🍁🦁 Fall Safari Camp Registration is Now Open! 🦁🍁 This fall, we’re offering two exciting one-day camps. 🎟️ Register now before spots fill up: https://denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#accordion-2d6fe--programming

Meet Rachel, one of our incredible Registered Veterinary Technicians who has been part of the DZCA team for just over a year, and has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2016! #NationalVetTechWeek #DenverZooConservationAlliance #VeterinaryTechnician #SavingWildlifeTogether

🌏 For #WorldRainforestWeek, our team visited partners in Indonesia & Laos to support rainforest conservation! Dr. Jimmy Johnson and Brian Aucone visited the new research station with @ForumKonservasiLeuser, checked camera traps & spotted orangutans, porcupines & more. 🦧

In honor of #NationalVetTechWeek today we’re putting the spotlight on Jessy Long! For 4.5 years, she has been part of the DZCA veterinary team, bringing her 6.5 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician and a lifetime love for animals to everything she does. 🐾✨

🩺🐾 Continuing our week-long series for #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek, today we’re spotlighting Stephanie Winters! Join us in celebrating Stephanie and all of our incredible Veterinary Technicians, whose compassion and skill make a world of difference every single day. 💚

🩺 This week, we’re celebrating #NationalVetTechWeek. We’re kicking off the celebration by spotlighting one of our amazing Vet Techs: Morgan Dustin! ✨ Join us in celebrating Morgan and all of our incredible Veterinary Technicians who go above and beyond to care for our animals every single day. 💚

🎃 You asked, we listened! 👻 We’ve added more tickets for Boo at the Zoo! 🦇 Earlier time slots are already almost gone, so grab your tickets now before they sell out again! 🐾🍬 🎟️ Get your tickets today: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/

🐧 Happy #AfricanPenguinAwarenessDay! Here at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, we’re proud to care for a Critically Endangered flock of African penguins and support their wild counterparts through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ African Penguin Species Survival Plan. 🐧

ICYMI: Our lion cubs made their big debut this week! 🦁💛 They’re out exploring their outdoor habitat from 9:30–11:30 a.m. daily in the Predator Ridge Maternity Yard, and trust us, you don’t want to miss these adorable additions out and about. Plan your visit today: https://denverzoo.org/

🎃👻 Boo at the Zoo is SOLD OUT for tonight! 👻🎃 Thank you to everyone who grabbed tickets. If you haven’t booked your visit yet, don’t wait… future dates are selling out quickly! 🦇🍬✨ 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo/