Denver Zoo contractor ‘blindsided’ by sea lion exhibit lawsuit Vertix Builders said it offered to fix any problems on the $19 million project before zoo filed its claims
Denver Zoo sues over $19 million sea lion habitat construction, alleging ‘errors, omissions, and deficiencies’ 2 weeks ago
Denver Zoo orangutan expecting first baby this spring By Katie Langford March 27, 2026 at 1:34 p.m. An extra dose of spring sunshine will arrive at the Denver Zoo in the coming...
Peekaboo at Denver Zoo: Huon tree kangaroo joey pops out of endangered mom’s pouch By Elizabeth Hernandez February 6, 2026 at 3:37 p.m. The joey was the size of a jellybean when born but has since grown bigger...
Tapir deaths at Denver Zoo caused by ‘misdosing’ of copper, officials say By Lauren Penington January 25, 2026 at 12:39 p.m. Zoo staff prescribed a copper supplement to the two animals after noticing they had low...
Deaths of 2 Malayan tapirs at Denver Zoo under investigation By Lauren Penington January 18, 2026 at 11:40 a.m. Malayan tapirs, like the two that died recently at the Denver Zoo, are an endangered...
Denver giraffe temporarily moves to Colorado Springs for conservation efforts By Lauren Penington January 11, 2026 at 11:24 a.m. A 5-year-old giraffe from the Denver Zoo will temporarily move south to the Cheyenne Mountain...
Every 2026 free day at Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, museums and other cultural hotspots By John Wenzel January 7, 2026 at 9:59 a.m. The SCFD cultural tax district funds the popular all-ages days in metro Denver.
Meet Denver Auditor Tim O’Brien, the city watchdog who’s clashed with the mayor and strip club owners By Elliott Wenzler January 13, 2026 at 1:16 p.m. "I donāt give (politics) a lot of thought," Denver Auditor Tim O'Brien says. But his...
Discounted DCPA tickets, tree recycling and other free or cheap things to do in January By Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez December 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. Cheap checklist: Free days at the Denver Zoo and the Stock Show.
Denver Zoo baby tamandua dies after premature birth By Katie Langford December 30, 2025 at 3:15 p.m. A baby tamandua born three weeks early at the Denver Zoo has died, officials said...
Denver Zoo shuts down for snow, will reopen for nightly Zoo Lights By Lauren Penington December 3, 2025 at 9:29 a.m. "The majority of our animals will need to remain in their indoor habitats for their...