It all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing over 700 species and is one of the most popular zoos in the United States.


Hours
Open every day of the year

Oct.1-March 31 - 10 am to 5 pm
Admission gates close at 4:00 pm

April 1-Sept 30 - 9 am to 6 pm
Admission gates close at 5:00 pm

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.