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Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo should easily top your list of Colorado places to visit if you have kids in tow. The zoo offers a great variety of exhibits and activities that will keep the kids busy for hours. The value can't be beat!



If you looking to save a little cash but still have a great day out, consider catching one of the Denver Zoo Free Days.

2010 Free Days at the Zoo

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Must See: Be sure to catch a couple of the feedings and shows. The Penguins are fed a couple of times a day (morning and afternoon). The Sea Lion show is an absolute must see spectacle.


grizzly bear at denver zoo

Stop by and relax a little while you awe at the bears.

Some of the bears you can expect to find at the Denver Zoo:
  • Grizzly Bear
  • Polar Bear
  • Asiatic Black Bear
  • Red Panda


Is the Red Panda truly a bear or another species? Stop by the zoo to learn more about this unique creature.
leopard at denver zoo

Stop by for an up close visit with the Amur Leopard and other great cats and dogs:
  • African Lion
  • Amur Tiger
  • Artic Fox
  • Artic Wolf
  • Cheetah
  • Hyena
  • Jaguar
  • Serval
  • Snow Leoparad


Winter Hours
Dates: November 2 - February 28
Hours: 10am - 4pm
Admission: $9 Adult |  $5 Ages 3-11

Summer
Dates: March 1 - November 1
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Admission: $12 Adult |  $7 Ages 3-11



2000 Block Steel Street   Denver, CO 80205
General Information: (303) 376-4800 |  website






Denver Zoo to Colorado Vacation Home Page

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Another great Colorado zoo, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is smaller and located on a mountainside. Truly a unique destination if your looking to add more kid friendly fun to the vacation itinerary.

National Parks Colorado
Enjoy the great outdoors at popular National Parks like the Alamosa Sand Dunes or the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Colorado Springs Activities
More top Colorado Springs tourist attractions and activities. Visit Pikes Peak, stop in at a museum, grab a tour and more.

Colorado Zoos
If you and the kids loved this zoo, your sure to enjoy other zoo's across the state. Stop in at the Denver Aquarium or the Pueblo Zoo for fun activities the entire family can enjoy together.

Kid Friendly Colorado Amusement Parks
Kid friendly amusement park in Colorado offer world class fun for the entire family. Visit Elitch Gardens for water rides and roller coasters. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to test your nerve on some of the highest rides in Colorado. Stop in at Buckskin Joe's Frontier Town for a step back into the Old West.


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