This year, all indoor animal exhibits will be closed to visitors during ZooLights; if you want to see the animals, make sure you get to the National Zoo before 4 p.m. However, the Zoo's Visitor Center, Panda Plaza Gift Shop, Mane Grill, and Great Cats Gift Shop will be open every night.
Trick-or-treat around the Zoo trail and uncover favorite treats made with sustainable palm oil. Enjoy special animal, science and magic shows, and grab a photo with a princess, superhero or villain.
Inspire members have unlimited free access to ZOOLIGHTS. Engage and all Child members receive a one-time 50% off discount on ZOOLIGHTS tickets.
Winter HoursGates open 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Grounds close at 5 p.m.
On the following days, people can visit the Denver Zoo at no cost:
- Friday, Jan.
- Saturday, Jan.
- Sunday, Feb.
- Thursday, April 9.
- Tuesday, Oct.
- Tuesday, Nov.
- Saturday, Nov.
The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Downtown.
- Denver Skatepark. Commons Park.
- Tattered Cover Book Store. City Park.
- Free MallRide. Lodo (Lower Downtown)
- First Friday Art Walks.
- The Money Museum.
- Denver Union Station.
- Colorado State Capitol Building.
Colorado Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients enjoy deeply discounted admission to Denver area museums and cultural centers just by showing their EBT card at the ticket counter!
Here are some free attractions in Denver, CO, in no particular order:
- Check out the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
- Colorado Music Hall of Fame.
- Indulge your sweet tooth in Hammond's Candy Factory.
- Enjoy some music at the City Park Summer Jazz series.
- Taste the Rockies at Coors Brewery.
- Visit the Botanic Gardens on a Comp Day.
DENVER ZOO is open!We've made changes throughout our 80-acre campus to keep everyone safe and healthy. Here's everything you need to know when you come visit us.
Top Attractions in Denver
- Museums. Denver Botanic Gardens.
- Nature & Parks. Mount Evans.
- Sights & Landmarks. Denver Union Station.
- Sights & Landmarks. Coors Field.
- Outdoor Activities. Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
- Museums. Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
- Museums. Denver Art Museum.
- Food & Drink. Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour.
13 Things to do on a layover at Denver International Airport
- Eat. Root Down is the first local restaurant to expand to the airport, and everyone loves it.
- Lounge. Spending time in an airport lounge feels like something only fancy First or Business Class flyers can do.
- Go on a Colorado beer crawl.
- Enjoy the view.
- Shop.
- Get cultured.
- Become a conspiracy theorist.
- Get Connected.
Denver Zoo HoursZoo hours depend on the season: In winter (November 1- February 28), the zoo is open from 10am to 4pm, whereas during the Denver Zoo's summer season (March 1 – October 31), hours are from 9am to 4pm. Note that the grounds close at 5pm year-round.
Yes, just about any bag, wagon, stroller. Very good place for families! Take your own lunch and drinks. A lot of people bring in backpacks, strollers, and basically anything that a lil person might need.
General Rules. We reserve the right not to allow any bag, parcel or other item to be brought into Denver Zoo, and to deal with any unattended object in such way as we consider appropriate. Denver Zoo requires all guests to remain on designated pathways at all times.
Consistent with Colorado law, guests who hold a concealed weapons and firearms permit (CCW) valid in the State of Colorado may carry firearms at, on or within the Denver Zoo campus, provided that the guest is otherwise carrying the firearm in conformance with applicable state and local law and is not engaged in any
Yes, you can enjoy beer and wine there. Beer is available. Go to the Denver Zoo website and it will tell you which restaurants serve beer. Denver zoo - plan your trip - dining/shopping.
The Denver Zoo is an 80-acre (32 ha) zoological garden located in City Park of Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the City and County of Denver and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Two incredibly cute red panda cubs were born at the Denver Zoo last June but didn't get to join the red panda exhibit until after July 8. Red pandas are native to Asia and are most commonly found in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar and China.
How many animals are in the Denver Zoo?
hour and a half to 2 hours
What animals are at the Denver Aquarium?
Sunday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Hours subject to change.
Great indoor activity - Downtown Aquarium.
Downtown Aquarium Denver offers 10% military discounts on exhibit and ride tickets.
