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Denver Zoo

📍 City Park, CO

4.6(31,329 Google reviews)

Denver Zoo spans over 80 acres in City Park and houses 3,000+ animals. Highlights include Toyota Elephant Passage, the walk-through Down Under wallaby yard, Tropical Discovery, and African Penguin Point. Children under 2 enter free.

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★★★★★Featured review by Rocio Steinberg

The Denver Zoo is an experience itself, but if you have the opportunity to go to the GLOWING WILD EXPERIENCE. I do recommend a lot. You will be surprised and amused. I went with my family and its for all ages. Love it so much 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Exceptional for families with children of any age. Toddlers and preschoolers are captivated by the penguin underwater viewing windows and the wallaby yard walk-through. Older kids and teens engage with conservation storytelling throughout the exhibits.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Book timed tickets online in advance — non-members cannot simply walk up without a reservation
Start with Toyota Elephant Passage early before crowds build around the overhead bridge viewpoints
🎟️The Down Under wallaby yard is walk-through — keep young children close and move calmly through the animals
🚗Zoo membership pays off quickly for Denver families — members can visit any time without reservations

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.6

31,329 Google reviews

Habitat design praised50%
Elephant Passage highlight25%
Seasonal events loved15%
Down Under exhibit10%
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Rocio Steinberg

The Denver Zoo is an experience itself, but if you have the opportunity to go to the GLOWING WILD EXPERIENCE. I do recommend a lot. You will be surprised and amused. I went with my family and its for all ages. Love it so much 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

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Window Scapes

A must-visit in Denver! The habitats are incredibly well-designed, especially Toyota Elephant Passage—watching the elephants cross over the bridges above you is a highlight. We also loved the new Down Under exhibit; walking through the wallaby yard was such a unique experience. It’s clear they prioritize conservation and animal well-being. Great for all ages, and the staff is super knowledgeable during the keeper talks.

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Zydrunas Miseika

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Azlina Harun

A lovely place to spend a day.

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Overview

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance operates one of the most visited zoos in the US, with standout exhibits like Toyota Elephant Passage — where elephants cross elevated bridges directly overhead — and the new Down Under exhibit, a walk-through wallaby yard. Tropical Discovery functions as an immersive indoor rainforest with reptiles, fish, and small mammals. Seasonal events include Glowing Wild, a lantern-lit evening experience open to all ages, with separate adult-only nights.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00

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