Tag: Zoo
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Denver Zoo opens nighttime event ‘Glowing Wild’
Have you ever wanted to see the Denver Zoo in the dark? The “Glowing Wild” experience at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA) returned for its second year on March 13, offering guests evening access to the zoo on select nights. The after-dark experience features more than 170 lantern sculptures handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Guests…
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Denver Zoo welcomes first endangered kangaroo joey
An endangered kangaroo joey born at The Denver Zoo last summer has begun peeking out of his mother’s pouch, zoo officials said. The first offspring of parents Pearl and Tristan in late July, the endangered Huon tree joey, the first of its kind born at the zoo, was born in July the size of a…
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Two Malayan tapirs died from accidental copper overdose, Denver Zoo says
The deaths of two Malayin tapirs last week have been connected to an accidental overdose of a copper supplement, Denver Zoo officials confirmed. An internal review done by the zoo concluded that the tapirs, JonHi, 16, and Rinny, 18, ingested too much of the dietary supplement, used to as of their care protocol to maintain…
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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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Denver Zoo’s 3-week-old giraffe delights crowds
At a ripe 3-weeks-old, the Denver Zoo’s new reticulated giraffe calf is already stealing hearts, and the attention, of visitors. Staff have been slowly introducing the still unnamed calf to the outdoor enclosure and zoo audiences. Dozens stopped at a time to catch a glimpse of the baby giraffe on Friday morning, with many parents…
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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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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