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Denver Zoo

2300 Steele St
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (303) 376-4800
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Hours:
April 1-Sept 30: Daily 9am-6pm, Oct 1-March 31: Daily 10am-5pm

Editorial Review for Denver Zoo – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
It started in 1896 when Denver Mayor Thomas McMurray was given a bear named Billy Bryan. Today the institution sprawls across 80-plus acres and boasts thousands of animals. Open 365 days a year, this mile-high animal kingdom improves nearly every year with increased funding and improved facilities. The zoo is working to enhance the lives of the animals with naturalistic habitats like the indoor rain forest, Bear Mountain and a seven-acre primate area.

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The Extras

Ride the train or take a twirl on the Conservation Carousel.

Save Money

If you're looking for a good deal, call (303) 376-4800, and find out when the zoo offers one of its many free days. However, expect huge crowds during those outings.

When to Go

Check out the zoo in the early morning or late in the day to avoid class field trips.

User Reviews for Denver Zoo

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/10/2005 Posted by karcpr

There is NO smoking area on the zoo grounds, so, if you are a smoker, unless you want to walk half a mile or more to have a cigarette, the zoo is not the place for you. (In case someone feels the need to respond to this with a politically correct diatribe about the harmful effects of smoking, save it--all of us smokers already know.) This zoo is ok, but not anything special compared to other zoos; we also thought that the maps were not very helpful in finding exhibits. The park in which the zoo is located is wonderful, but we will skip the zoo in the future.

Pros: Location, In nice City Park, Clean

Cons: Poor maps, Poor signs, No smoking

4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/16/2003 Posted by ConsumerProtector

As a Denver Zoo member, I can say that Denver Zoo continues to make improvements but if you start to compare it to other zoos in other cities it's overall rating is about a seven (7). The Zoo's in San Diego or St. Louis for example beat this zoo hands down in almost every category. The St. Louis Zoo is Free and has great facilities and collection of animals due to the late Merlin Perkins. San Diego charges but it provides a greater overall experience in facilities and animals too.

Pros: free parking, Tropical Exhibit

Cons: StaffDrivingPedPaths, crowded, obstructed views

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Editor's Review

Over 4,000 animals representing more than 700 species make their home at this popular outdoor oasis in City Park.  See the full editorial review.

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The Extras

Ride the train or take a twirl on the Conservation Carousel.

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Admission

  • $9-$11
  • Seniors $7-$9
  • Children (3-11) $5-$7

Parking

  • Lot

Hours

  • April 1-Sept 30: Daily 9am-6pm
  • Oct 1-March 31: Daily 10am-5pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard

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