Denver Zoo contractor ‘blindsided’ by sea lion exhibit lawsuit By John Wenzel April 9, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. Vertix Builders said it offered to fix any problems on the $19 million project before...
Denver Zoo sues over $19 million sea lion habitat construction, alleging ‘errors, omissions, and deficiencies’ By John Wenzel April 8, 2026 at 12:14 p.m. The habitat opened in June 2025 but already has rust, leaks and broken pumps, the...
What’s a Lamb Jam? Plus a wild night at Denver Zoo, and more local events By John Wenzel April 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. World-class breakdancing at Boettcher, and a Four Mile Historic Park Easter egg hunt, are also...
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...