Tag: Denver Zoo
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‘Down Under:’ Denver Zoo opens new habitat Friday
Colorado First Gentleman Marlon Reis will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony as Denver Zoo’s new habitat opens Friday.
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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…
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Denver Zoo earns American Humane certification
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Zoo has earned a new badge of honor it can display. American Humane announced Tuesday the Denver Zoo earned the American Humane Certified seal and another 5-year certification for demonstrating outstanding welfare and treatment of the animals in the zoo’s care. The Zoo passed…
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Colorado town to love in winter: Denver
During the 1930s in Denver, one could hibernate and fight the winter blues or get out and have fun in the snow. That might’ve been the thinking of George Cranmer, the city parks manager at the time. He’s credited with proposing the nearby playground that is now Winter Park Resort. Yes, long before today’s corporate…
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Denver Zoo Lights tickets on sale now as event organizers add 1 million new lights to 2023 display
For 33 years, the Denver Zoo has been bringing visitors its Zoo Lights display for the holiday season, and tickets are on sale now. “Now with 80 acres, boasting more than 3 million sparkling lights (up from 2 million in previous years), Denver Zoo is still the destination for holiday memories,” Denver Zoo officials said…
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Denver Zoo opens virtual reality experience ‘Gorilla Trek’
Guests can be immersed in the family dynamics of mountain gorillas
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Nightly through Halloween, learn the history of, and visit the site of, the Cheesman Park Ghost with Denver Like A Local Tours, 7-8:30 p.m. This beautiful area was Denver’s first cemetery and the ghosts, or at least their stories, remain. $20-$25, denverlikealocaltours.com/tours FRIDAY-SATURDAY Halloween fun at the Denver Zoo this weekend and next: Wild Fall: Trick or Treat…
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Denver Zoo’s pregnant orangutan finds relief with special herbal tea
An expectant orangutan at the Denver Zoo is experiencing pregnancy with increased comfort, thanks to the intuition of her caretaker, reports People Magazine. Eirina, a 14-year-old orangutan who was brought to Denver from the zoo in Dortmund, Germany in 2016, is experiencing pregnancy for the first time. Early in Eirina’s pregnancy, the orangutan was experiencing…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY Who’s going to be crowned champion at Denver Burger Battle? Eighteen area restaurants compete and guests will be sampling burgers, sides, desserts and beverages as they choose a People’s Choice. A judging team will select Judges’ Choice. Think burgers at 5:30 p.m. on Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad. Tickets general admission or VIP: eventbrite.com/e/2023-denver-burger-battle-tickets-520604330567 SATURDAY Kids, bring your…
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Colorado zoos, wildlife refuge welcome baby animals just in time for Mother’s Day
The Denver Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge have lots of new baby animals, just in time to celebrate their animal mothers this weekend.