Denver Zoo in Columbine

The Denver Zoo is always awesome! Family friendly, educational, & you can see how much the animals are cared for. I also love that they also work with CO SNAP so that the whole community has access regardless of financial circumstances.Zoo lights is easily one of my favorite events & is a great show. The animal shows are super cool too! If you have the time, Denver Zoo is a must see.

This was an interesting experience! A visitor can tell that a great deal of love went into the design of this zoo. There is even a pet hospital that you can visit. Abby was there to assist with answering questions and providing information about animals who needed medical attention. She was so knowledgeable and willing to share stories with us about every animal me asked about. To be honest each person we stopped and asked foe help was extremely helpful! I will definitely be back during warmer months!

This was by far one of my favorite zoos I have been to because the layout just makes sense. Very walkable and everything is close. Our visit was on the afternoon of 07/17/21. The staff was friendly. We stopped at a covered area to rest. Bring snacks and water bottles to refill to save money for the family. The walking baths were clean and the animals appeared to be well taken care of.

Cooler weather seemed to have many of the animals inside. It also seemed to keep lost visitors from coming to the Zoo. Bird flu concerns had all the birds segregated. Despite all this, we were glad we came. It was a really nice visit with a variety of different animals. There was inside exhibits as well as outside ones. Staff were all nice and friendly and were more than happy to explain the characteristics and history of the different animals. That was awesome to hear and glad they have that option. I’d highly recommend going and I’d look forward to returning during warmer weather.

This place was cool. You can bring in your own food and drink which I highly suggest doing. The animals looked like they were taken care of. It was hot the day we went and they had misters misting to cool people down. Great family experience. It can take a few hours too see everything so plan an entire day.

We always have a great time at the zoo! We always get the season pass, and never regret it! The animals look very happy and healthy. The kids love the train!!

Zoo was really cool and well maintained. Volunteers loved their jobs and cared for the animals and sharing info. Lots of variety and a decent flow of exhibits. Only negatives I had were that the cafeteria food had small portions and the cashier charged me the wrong amount and didnt seem to care for their job. Really sad that the water loving Otter exhibit barely had enough water for him to get his toes wet but the neighboring Cat exhibit had enough to allow a full adult to swim. Besides that, all animals (except the Otter and Leopardwere active and looked happy.

We had a great time here. This zoo is much better than the Birmingham Zoo. I would rate the zoo five star, but several exhibits are closed for renovations. The elephant show was great. We were able to see one tiger. The other one was sleeping on a platform and only partially visible. We saw some lions, seals and sea lions. Our time was limited, so we did not see much else. If you need to leave and return the same day, then you can get your hand stamped and not have to pay to come back in on the same day.

It was hot but the animals were still out and about. There was a queue at the ticket kiosk so buy your ticket in advance. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. There are lots of benches to rest along the way. Also, they have water fountains and misters. Its great for both adults and kids. The animals look like they are in good care.

My sons both teen and toddler loved this place!! The train operates later at 1:30 so we werent able to ride it because it would take too long. We loved all the animals. It is awesome that they have "hydration stations" for free water to keep everyone nice and hydrated. The carousel was beautiful and so much fun! I cannot wait for the flamingos to come into the zoo it will be a great addition.

The Denver Zoo was wonderful. Temperature was in the high 90s in Denver also but we still enjoyed this beautiful zoo. They have multiple areas for the elephants which is good since they need to move so much.

Weve been to alot of Zoos across the US and I was really impressed with the Denver zoo.They use their space perfectly. The enclosures dont feel like cages by any means. And each section seamlessly flows into the next.What we were most impressed with was the reptile house. It felt like we were in the jungle peering into each creatures national habitat. Dont forget to look up for the SLOTH!

We enjoyed this moderate sized zoo. They had animals from Africa and are building new areas for Asia. Give yourself about 2 -3 hours. The best part was the Golden Lion Tamarind baby monkey which is a newborn that clings to its mother as she swings and hops around. ‼️‼️

Was a great experience getting to see all the animals with my little ones. We got our tickets online and it was super quick and easy. We also are food stamp recipients and were able to get in for just a dollar per adult. There are a lot of animals to see and places to stop and get water and snacks.

Always love going to the zoo. Get your tickets in advance to save time and hassle. BRING A WATER BOTTLE, they have filling stations all over and it will save you from spending too much on park drinks. Lots of food options. Wear sunscreen- I mean it, and even a sun hat would be a good idea. Most animals are more active in late afternoon then they are when the park opens but also its less hot early in the day so pick your poison. Definitely recommend stopping by the hospital to see if they have any cool procedures or surgeries going on that you can watch- and even if they dont, the staff there have so many videos and etc. of cool things to show you!

We had a lot of fun and the reptile house was amazing. A few complaints would be: it could use more trail signs that point to exhibits as we got lost a few times, and the food I paid nearly $40 was terrible. I recommend not eating at the cafeteria by the sea lion exhibit or at least dont get a sandwich from there. The soft serve ice cream I got by the entrance was great though. It was a hot day and the abundance of water refill and misting stations was much appreciated!

Variety of exotic animals! The elephants was from China and Love to swim! Weve never seen a elephant floating and having fun in a body of water before ! Very cool experience! The 4D movie was so great! The whole family had an awesome time!!

We had a great time at the Denver Zoo. Weve lived here for more than five years, and this was our first time going. The zoo is much bigger than we had originally thought. They have a lot of animals, and it was pretty clean. There was a good amount of parking when we arrived at 10 in the morning, and parking was free. I recommend buying tickets in advance, so they can scan them at the entrance, and I recommend downloading the app. We didnt find out about the app until it was fairly late in our visit, and we may have missed some animals. We spent somewhere between two and three hours in the zoo (but could have been there longer if it wasnt so hot out); it was a fun day!

Beautiful zoo with interactive activities for the kids. We were able to carry in a picnic lunch and the grounds had many lovely places to sit and rest. Our group especially liked the new elephant enclosure and the sting ray touch pool.

Youll enjoy your time in the zoo. It is great but not the best in Colorado in my opinion. The one in Colorado Springs are better organized. Spare a minimum of two hours to enjoy the zoo sections.Buy your tickets online in advance to avoid the wait. It costs $20 per an adult.

The zoo was really nice! I went on a day when the weather wasnt that great (which is my faultso a lot of the animals were kind of hiding and what not. They have a good selection of animals which for the most part look super content. They have some parts under construction and the birds were all taken in for their own safety, so I feel like I didnt get the full experience, but I would love to go back and a day where everything is normal and its nice out.

We came on a calm weekday. I like that it was quick to get in and really a chill vibe. I like that they sell alcohol. What I didnt like was that it is not wheel chair or stroller friendly. The doors on the inside animal exhibits do not have a wheelchair button or anything. We had 3 babies so it was a pain. Also, there were not many animals and a lot of construction going on.

This is a wonderful Zoo and well worth the price. Lots of space, lots of animals, lots of fun 🤩 Free parking, plenty of food fenders, fun for the kids. Wide variety of souvenirs and gifts. So happy I finally got a chance to visit 😃

I believe I picked a bad time of the day to go. Many of the animals were inactive or asleep. I felt the cost to get in was very good and the variety of animals was pretty good though I did kind of expect it to be a bit more spectacular since it is a zoo in a major city. The signage around was very helpful and informative, many of the enclosures were quite impressive but due to the bird flu concerns we didnt get to see any avians so I was pretty bummed about that. I really enjoyed their selection of fish and snakes.

This is a very large zoo with a great variety of animals. I recommend making it a full day or several hour visit. The pathways are fairly level and its easy to get around. Look for "shows" and special presentations.

Great zoo with a very considerable amount of zoo worker and animal interaction which was so enjoyable. There were also several workers (or volunteersaround to help you get a better look at an animal. We rode the train and the carousel and bought all of our tickets online before we went. Waited in quick lines for both. Bathrooms seemed to be a bit spread out so keep that in mind and there was some mild construction that did not impact us at all.

My husband definitely surprised me with this zoo trip! Being from South Dakota, we dont have but maybe 1 or 2 zoos. Ive been to both, but this one was my favorite so far! Also, I got a surprise by getting to feed the giraffes!!! Will definitely be returning with my kids!!

Very nice zoo. Last zoo we were at was in Bronx, NYC right before covid shut it down in 2020.Unfortunately for humans, but good for animals, the birds d/t avian flu circulating were out of main display.Several exhibits were closed for renovations.The ticketing online did give a heads-up though. On that note, the timed entry thing is a bit annoying. I don’t know how it prevents covid spreading 2.5 years into this when people still crowd each other at the exhibits anyway. Also, it looked like you could actually buy a ticket at the zoo on the kiosk but not sure if they were really working.I found the concession stands to be surprisingly fresh although typical high-priced zoo.The plants here deserve some special recognition. Pretty amazing considering the CO climate

I went to the zoo with a couple of friends and it was amazing. The property grounds are beautiful and there are things for everyone to enjoy of all ages. Its very affordable to go to and there are so many different types of animals to look at. Highly recommend.

We havent been here in about a year and so much has changed! It was a great zoo before, but even better now. Plan to spend quite some time there. My daughter and I were just there for two hours and didnt get to see everything! It got too close to closing time lol. Will go earlier next time (went at 230 on a Saturday). The exhibits the animals are staying in are amazing. I was especially impressed with the elephant and giraffe houses. The way the place is set up and designed is awesome. And you can tell the care takers are really great and take loving care of their animals.Random tips: We took our own water bottles. There are water bottle filling stations throughout the zoo so you dont have to purchase drinks if you dont want to. There is a water spray station for the kiddos if they get too hot. Some of the indoors exhibits are also air conditioned. Lots of places to rest or just observe the animals. I will say parking is tight when its busy, so if you make a reservation, give yourself plenty of time to find parking. The garage is free and has four levels, elevators take a minute, walk the stairs if youre trying to get to the entrance for a reservation. City Park is also right next to the zoo and has an awesome play ground and places to picnic. Masks are not required, but some guests do wear them. I wore one because Im high risk and was fine. Cant wait to go back! Hope the avian bird flu passes soon so the birds can come out, but gotta keep all the animals safe ❤️.*Our passes were free through Denver Public Library. You have to make the reservations ahead of time online. I believe the prices are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 3 - 11, otherwise. Its worth it!

Ive been a zoo member for six years and a zoo volunteer for two years. I always enjoy my time at the zoo, even on snowy and cool days. You may not see every animal every time, but its amazing the different animals and behaviors you do see depending on the time and temperature.I highly recommend a zoo membership and timed tickets before the zoo opens to the general public. The cool mornings are great for the animals, especially Nikita the Amur tiger.My daughter is too young to enjoy the animals but loves people watching every time we go.

They labeled the enclosures well plus added many warning signs to protect the public. There were many areas to sit down and rest as well as to eat and refresh yourself. The animals were entertaining especially the Gibbons monkeys and Silverback Gorilla. The cost of a 2-12oz bottle of Coca-Cola and 2-soft pretzels cost us $23.82. It was ridiculously expensive and I hope some of that goes to take care of the animals. We bought five rides each on the train because we thought it goes all around the zoo (the website did not state it was a very short circleand ended up wasting time and money. We gave the other 8 rides to a family that we came upon. Overall, I would recommend the zoo to any family looking for an outing. It is quaint but very nice.

I have been to this zoo since I was a child. I love the changing habitats, but there are still originals that keep the memories alive. Their conservation efforts dont go unnoticed. I love the beer garden and all the special events they hold to raise awareness. We have a membership every year, Zoo Lights and the Halloween events are the best around.

The Denver Zoo is large with many different exhibits and animals. Any animal you want to see can be seen here for the most part. There is a lot of activities to do here for all age ranges including train rides, typical zoo food, a large area to walk around in nice weather, and beer. The gift shop is well stocked as well. The zoo is also a quick drive away from downtown as well which is convenient for going out afterwards. During the winter time, they also do an event called Zoo Lights where they hang lights all around the zoo to give a unique experience. Overall, I think this is a well-run zoo that is a fun time every time I visit.

We went late in the day so many animals seemed to have gone out of their habitat and in to...well, where ever they go at night. It was a bummer that the birds were all quarantined, but we are 100% understanding of that. It was laid out nicely and the habitats were very nice, clean, and there were plenty of stimulating activities for the animals to enjoy.

This is my first time here and they are working on upgrading the zoo but it was still overall a good experience. The only closed exhibits were the birds because of the bird flu risk. I recommend bringing extra cold water as it is hot and there are very few shaded areas. You can bring food and drinks as long as you don’t bring glass. Also, download the free zoo app and you will have a map that you can reference throughout your visit.

We love the Denver Zoo! My kindergartner just had his first field trip there on 4/22. Even with all of the construction on the new exhibits coming up he still had a blast.

Denver Zoo is awesome place to visit and one of the attraction covered in city pass.. They have community days where you can get the free pass to the zoo, checkout their website for more details.. all the birds were off the display because of bird flu risk.. Zoo has their own app for map and shows, I would recommend to install the app elephant show and sea lion shows are must watch.. all the animals need to be covered on foot, so wear comfy shoes.. keep water and ready to go snacks items with you.. enjoy carousel ride and toy train.. there are multiple eateries available inside.. parking is available..

My grandkids and I had a wonderful time at the zoo. Loved the exhibits, Dippin Dots, and carousel ride! Kids loved seeing how far they could jump, and what animal was similar. Not very crowded except for the gift shop. Super nice employees!

This was my first visit to the zoo other than Zoo Lights. It was easy to move around and it looks like they have some great improvements coming. We had an entry time in the morning so a lot of the animals were just lying around but as the day went on, they were more active. The hospital was so impressive. The prices were reasonable. My only complaint was we wanted to just get some drinks with ice but had to wait in the long line. It would be nice if they had a beverage line only since there was a place with a cash register and beverage machine that were not being used. Otherwise, everything was amazing.

Our one year old loved this zoo. Its small enough that we were able to walk through most exhibits in an afternoon.The parking is free and the tickets are quite inexpensive, especially if during winter pricing.It was quite busy on a Sunday afternoon, full of families.

The Denver Zoo is one of the best zoos Ive been to. I would give it third place - behind only San Diego & the National Zoo. Its a very big zoo for being right in the city, with easy access from downtown and 25. Admission is incredibly reasonable and is a better deal than the aquarium. The enclosures are great and the animals seem very well cared for. We did a "behind the scenes" with birds of pretty and it was excellent! Tons of great information the keepers were amazing and clearly loved the animals they work with.100% recommend it!

I liked my visit to the Zoo on my birthday February 19th. and had a good time but there were way too many people there after the city dropped the mask mandate that didnt wear masks in fully crowded indoor areas and I felt uncomfortable in those spaces even with a mask so I didnt stay inside more than a few minutes. I did however see a few people and some children with masks. I didnt get to see any gorillas just 2 orangutan youngsters and no adults which seemed a bit odd to me as it hit 60 degrees. All in all it was a good day at the Zoo.

The zoo is a great spot to visit. Not only are the exhibits amazing and the animals entertaining, there is also good people watching. 😉 It is amazing how easy it is to log a couple of miles of walking while here. In the winter it is less crowded and some of the animals are more active, especially during the late afternoon feeding times.

We love the Denver Zoo and go a couple of times or more each year. Seems as though things are always growing and evolving which makes each experience different! They have a wide variety of food and nice little pop up snack and beer stands, all the conveniences and a nicely appointed gift shop. Nothing beats and ice cold beer in the shadow of the Rockies on a beautiful day at the zoo!

Went to see Zoo lights which is a beautiful experience this time of year. Especially a special place to spend time with the family and peer at artistically placed bright colorful light displays. It started at about 6:30 and we stayed for 2 hours even though it was a little chilly. I got to see some Malaysian Horses outside being fed some treats by the zoo staff. Went to warm up inside the "tropical discovery". Of course all those animals were out and about because most reptiles and amphibians are nocturnal. Afterwards we visited the gift shop where we were greeted by a very sweet young lady named Luna. She was not only helpful with all of our shopping needs but was able to find our sizes and ring us up in a timely manner. Overall great customer service in that gift shop with an employee named Luna! Highly recommend Zoo lights for anyone visiting the Denver Zoo during the month of December and I think the beginning of January.

Really enjoyed this zoo. It was compact, walkable and had a wide range of species. Staff was friendly, ticket rates were reasonable ($15 for adults).Located near Denver city park, it’s a short 5 min walk from the interesting musuem of science and nature which is yet another worthwhile attraction in this area. There’s ample parking here if you are renting a car, otherwise it’s pretty accessible via ride-based apps as well.They have a number of lions and penguins greeting you as you enter and then a plenitude of primates likes orangutans, chimpanzees and gorillas waving at you from their large enclosures. Animals are well looked after here like in other zoos in LA, Oakland and San Diego and have a good amount of space to wander about so let your conscience not bother you for indulging at their price. They have a fascinating selection of reptiles (snakesand fish in their indoor aquarium. Definitely recommend it.

We went to the Zoo Lights at night. It was a great time! The lights were great and they had a lot of fun setups. There had hot cocoa and hot cider, both could be spiked for some added fun. They did have a variety of animals and exhibits open as well so you definitely got to see some animals. To us about an hour and a half to walk (relatively slowlythrough the whole zoo. Definitely would recommend.

This is my favorite zoo that I have been to, even more so then San Diego!!!I love the way the exhibit are setup, you feel like you are right there with the animals.The tiger exhibit is especially cool as there a cat walk, no pun intended, right over your head. Its so cool, to see these beautiful animals so close.Currently there a light show you can go to after 5pm. I didnt experience that, but just seeing the display during the day, I can imagine its a cool experience.

No joke. This is best zoo ever. Denver Zoo is a world class facility with thoughtful planning and layout. The staff were all awesome, very professional and well trained but the real attraction here is the design. They really go over the top to provide a realistic and immersive experience. Everything is up close and accessible for even the littlest ones. You can really feel the attention to detail and visitor experience. Thing