Tag: Denver Zoo
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Denver zoo president to step down
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance president and CEO for the last seven years is stepping down this month. In a news release Wednesday, the DZCA announced the departure of President and CEO Bert Vescolani, who officials said led initiatives that have evolved the zoo into what it is today. “The time is right for me…
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Weekend Things to do Around Denver and Beyond: Christkindlmarket opens and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com. FRIDAY-DEC. 23 For 25 years this has been…
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Denver Zoo welcomes 4 African lion cubs
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Zoo welcomed four healthy African lion cubs Wednesday. African lion Araali gave birth to the cubs following a 115-day pregnancy and almost 18 hours of labor, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced. The new litter of lion cubs marks four generations born at…
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Economic impact of the Denver Zoo expected to grow, study shows
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance generates more than $270 million in economic impact for Denver annually and over $12 million in tax revenue and is set to grow, according to a new economic impact study by Johnson Consulting. Eighty-five percent of that revenue is considered “net…
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Audit committee lauds Denver Zoo tech management
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver auditors commended the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance for maintaining low information technology risks and minimizing the potential for cybersecurity attacks, according to a new report released by Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien on Thursday. With only minor process and policy enhancements identified in the audit’s…
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A woolly dilemma: Tourism, road salts and wildlife collide on Mount Blue Sky
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save One summer day in 2020, Stefan Ekernas and a fellow researcher were driving up Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway in a Toyota RAV4 when they spotted bighorn sheep in the near distance. The herd ran to the road. “We had to come to a stop…
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Door malfunction allows orangutans to escape into secured hallway at the Denver Zoo Wednesday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Four orangutans at the Denver Zoo found their way into a secured hallway outside their bedrooms Wednesday afternoon after a supposed door malfunction. Zoo officials said the incident, which began at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, started when a door connecting the apes’ bedrooms to…
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Colorado celebrates its birthday with upcoming festivals and events
Colorado is quickly approaching its 148th birthday, and the state is ready to celebrate with a slew of events. Celebrate Colorado — a statewide birthday celebration coordinated by Gov. Jared Polis’ office — returns Friday through Aug. 4, bringing in the state’s birthday with more than 400 festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions, farmers’ markets, concerts and other community…
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Denver Zoo set to open 570-acre facility in Weld County
The Denver Zoo has brought animal fun and education to the city during its staggering 128-year run. Now, it will get a bit of an expansion. A bit is an understatement. The zoo has begun construction on a new, 570-acre facility in Weld County, according to a Thursday press release. The Lembke Family Preserve will…