Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

#InternationalVultureAwarenessDay was on September 7, and we’re celebrating our Cinereous vultures, nature’s ultimate clean-up crew. By feasting on carrion, vultures help keep ecosystems healthy by preventing the spread of disease. Our nutrition team works closely with animal care specialists to ensure that our vultures receive the best diet possible, mirroring what they’d eat in the wild. In this latest Sooper Foods Spotlight, presented by @kingsoopers, Animal Care Specialist Clay Mitchell shares insights into these amazing birds and their vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. #SooperFoods #CinereousVultures

Hello from Dia the Geoffroy's cat! This curious little cat loves exploring her habitat and interacting with new things—like this camera, which was installed to help her animal care team monitor her behavior! 😻

Summer may be winding down, but Mahali the hippo is still living his best life—especially when watermelon is involved! This food-loving hippo is always game for snack time, and food plays a large part of his enrichment and training. While Mahali wasn’t always a fan of watermelon, his amazing care team never gave up on trying new things with him. Thanks to their patience and trusting bonds, he’s officially a watermelon fan! Now, he can’t get enough of squishing and chomping away on this scrumptious snack. 🍉🦛 Video Credit: Animal Care Specialist Ben T.

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance will be closed tomorrow, September 10, for Staff Appreciation Day. We appreciate your understanding, and hope you’ll join us in thanking our team for their unfailing passion and dedication to our mission!

Boo at the Zoo is BACK, and member tickets are on sale now! This timed, ticketed event is designed to minimize crowds and maximize fun. On select October evenings, enjoy mysterious cryptid creatures, candy stations, seasonal snacks and Halloween fun everyone. With something magical around every corner, it’s the best trick-or-treating experience in town! Members, you get exclusive access to Boo at the Zoo tickets before they go on sale for the public on September 16. Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gceGTMmS Want free Boo at the Zoo tickets? Renew your membership or become a member today! Renew or join here: https://lnkd.in/gsD2ym9i Boo at the Zoo is presented in partnership with Lifetime Windows.

Happy #IguanaAwarenessDay from Rex, our rhinoceros iguana! This day is all about raising awareness of iguanas and the challenges they face worldwide. At Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, we're proud to care for several species, including the Mexican spiny-tailed iguana, the Endangered rhinoceros iguana, and the Endangered Fiji-banded iguana. Our Tropical Discovery residents are doing well while the building undergoes renovations and we're looking forward to welcoming guests back to this space soon! 🦎 Photo Credit: Animal Care Specialist Mariah S.

Happy #GrandparentsDay! Celebrate all month long at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance with free Senior admission throughout September. It’s the perfect time to create lasting memories with the ones you love! 💛 Plan your visit today: https://lnkd.in/gF5jin-t

It's time to party like a flockstar! Join us tonight from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for Flock Party! 🦩 Now in its fifth year, this brilliant annual benefit is a movable feast with live music, unforgettable animal experiences, on-the-spot fashion illustrations, craft cocktails and artisan eats—all in the company of REAL party animals! Proceeds benefit our beloved animal family and support our wildlife conservation work in Colorado + worldwide. Tickets are still available and you don't want to miss out! Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gpk_nNTJ

Reminder: DZCA will be closed for daytime admission tomorrow, September 7, to prepare for Flock Party, our fabulous annual benefit! 🦩✨ There are still a few Flock Party tickets left! Don’t miss your chance to support wildlife at the soirée of the season—featuring cuisine from Bonanno Concepts, animal experiences and live music! Learn more and get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gpk_nNTJ

Calling all interpretative designers and production companies! We're seeking proposals for interpretive/design and production companies to help bring a new Conservation Action Station to life! This interactive station will be installed in the exit hall of Tropical Discovery and aims to inspire our guests to take action in protecting wildlife and keeping habitats healthy. We’re looking for individuals or organizations that can lead us in the co-creation, fabrication, and installation of this interactive, family-friendly exhibit that will empower visitors to learn about conservation and support a cleaner, healthier world for wildlife and people alike. Please reach out to Brittnay Frederick at bfrederick@denverzoo.org for details.