Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
As one of Colorado’s most vital cultural cornerstones, Denver Zoo is dedicated to providing the communities we serve with an intimate, inspiring and informative first-hand encounter with the wonders of nature. But, while we proudly provide families with an accessible and inviting place to connect with wildlife—and one another—we’re so much more than that, too.
Our 80-acre campus is an enchanting urban field station, where 2,500+ wonderful animals serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts all over the world. Our award-winning education and outreach teams spark curiosity for learners of all ages throughout metropolitan Denver. In addition, our global Field Conservation and Emergency Wildlife Response teams have worked tirelessly for more than two decades to protect species threatened by human encroachment, habitat loss and catastrophic events.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on your support through memberships, visits and donations to instigate action on behalf of our endangered Earth, first by igniting AWE in our visitors. That’s why we’re more devoted than ever to our living our mission—Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations—each and every day. The survival we ensure may be our own.
Things to Do
Every visit to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is packed with discovery. Whether you’re connecting with a curious giraffe, watching sea lions splash and play, or learning from our expert keepers, you’ll find something amazing around every corner.
Plan Your Visit
Winter Operating Hours November 1, 2025–March 31, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Guests may enter at any time after their selected entry time.
- Exclusive member hours will return March 31, 2026.
- DZCA is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Admission Online timed ticket reservations are required for entry. You will be asked to select a timed entry window during the online ticketing process.
- Adults (Ages 16-64): $26
- Seniors (Ages 65+): $23
- Youth (Ages 3-15): $19
- Youth 2 and Under: Free
Having trouble booking online? Call Guest Services at 720-337-1400 from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ride Your Bike We’re partnering with Bike Streets Denver to help make it safer and easier to ride your bike to your favorite places—like Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Use the Bike Streets app to find a low-stress route, and feel free to show it at the gate so we can give you a warm welcome!
Get Involved
Donate As a Colorado non-profit conservation organization, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance relies on our generous donor community to help us fund the world-class care we provide for our 2,500+ animals—and protect their wild counterparts around the globe. Whether you donate online on Colorado Gives Day or choose to help Endangered animals with a recurring monthly donation, your support is the driving force behind everything we do—and we are so grateful for you!
Volunteer Caring. Committed. Passionate. Powerful. The members of Denver Zoo’s volunteer community are as dynamic and diverse as the city itself—and as much a part of our family as our wonderful staff and our 3,000 wild animals. Of all the volunteer opportunities in Denver, this is one of the most exciting and rewarding. Interested? Learn how to join forces with Colorado’s oldest and most dedicated advocate for wild animals, below!