Time for a tamandua pupdate! Since our birth announcement, Winnie and her pup have been thriving, and after weeks of supplemental bottle feedings and some gentle co-parenting from our Animal Ambassador team (including helping the pup figure out how to nurse), the little one is now nursing solely from mom. Winnie is proving to be an exceptional mother, and the pup is hitting every behavioral and physical milestone right on track. The two are also doing well with short separations, which means Winnie has been getting back out for her beloved campus walks, and the pup has been enjoying some “tummy time” in a playpen to start exploring the world. The pup will continue nursing for several more months before transitioning to a regular diet around six months old and naturally stays with mom for up to a year. We still don’t know the sex yet, we’ll share that update as soon as we do! #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #Tamandua #SouthernTamandua #Anteater #ZooBaby #WalksWithWinnie

Happy #InternationalGibbonDay! 🐒 Today we’re celebrating some of our most acrobatic and vocal residents. Swing by Toyota Elephant Passage to visit Vinh, our Critically Endangered white-cheeked gibbon, and Briscoe, our Endangered buff-cheeked gibbon. Then head over to Primate Panorama to say hello to Liam and Lola, our Endangered siamang pair. Gibbons are among the most threatened primates on the planet, facing serious pressure from habitat loss, hunting, and poaching in the wild. Their calls echo through the treetops and their role in keeping tropical ecosystems healthy is irreplaceable. We’re proud to care for four of these incredible animals here at DZCA. 🌿

Consider this squash SQUISHED. 🎃🐘 It’s that time of year again! Duncan, our Asian elephant, got to do what he does best: stomp, smash, and savor a massive pumpkin courtesy of giant pumpkin hobbyist Brian Deevy. Gourd job, Duncan! Wild Fall and Boo at the Zoo are happening now. Don’t miss your chance to make some fall memories of your own. Tickets denverzoo.org/events/wild-fa…

Things are getting a little spooky (and sweet!) at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! 🕸🍩 Our friends at @dunkin stopped by with their iconic Spider Donuts to help us celebrate Boo at the Zoo! Snag a Spider Donut from your local Dunkin’ before they disappear!

Mahali has arrived at his new home. 🦛 After more than a year of patient training, trust-building, and a whole lot of ingenuity, our beloved Nile hippo Mahali has officially arrived safely at his new habitat in a natural wildlife preserve in Texas, and he is settling in and enjoying exploring his new home. Assistant Curator of Pachyderms, Rachael Chappell, made the trip with him, stopping along the way to make sure he was comfortable. By all accounts, Mahali was calm the entire way and his journey went smoothly. This moment belongs to our Animal Care team. Moving an animal of Mahali’s size is a massive undertaking, and this team showed up for him every single step of the way, following his lead, respecting his pace, and never rushing the process. Their dedication to his wellbeing made this possible. Mahali’s move also marks a meaningful milestone for DZCA’s sustainability goals. His former habitat used nearly 21 million gallons of water annually, and his move helps us not just meet but exceed our water reduction targets, which is especially important with Colorado's current drought conditions. Born here in 2002, Mahali spent over two decades as one of the Zoo’s most beloved residents, leaving a hippo-shaped impression on everyone he met. We’ll miss him more than words can say, and we couldn’t be happier for his next chapter.

Your favorite Adult Night at the Zoo is back. 🦇🎃 Monster Masquerade returns October 29, 5:30–10:00 p.m. and if you haven’t been, this is the one to attend! DZCA’s most popular 21+ event of the year is a full evening of Halloween thrills, drinks, and cryptids! Your ticket includes a complimentary canned drink (NA + GF options available), FREE Carousel Karaoke, a costume contest, tarot card readings, Animal Ambassadors, trivia hosted by Denver Trivia League, live music, a silent disco, and more. Costumes encouraged. Creatures welcome. Buy your tickets now! denverzoo.org/events/monster… 🕷️ #AdultNight #ThingsToDoDenver #DenverEvents #DateNight #CostumeContest #MonsterMasquerade #HalloweenEvents #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether

Happy Reptile & Amphibian Awareness Day! Today we’re celebrating some of the most fascinating animals on our campus: the incredible reptiles and amphibians of Tropical Discovery. 🐍🐸 From vibrant poison dart frogs to impressive pythons, these animals are a reminder that nature’s most extraordinary designs come in all shapes and sizes. They play vital roles in their ecosystems, and we’re proud to be their advocates here at DZCA. Visit them after dark! Tropical Discovery is open during Wild Fall and Boo at the Zoo, making it one of the best spots on campus to explore an immersive indoor world of reptiles, amphibians, and more, all while you enjoy the full Halloween experience. 🌙 Tickets for Wild Fall and Boo at the Zoo are on sale now denverzoo.org/events/batz-se… #Reptile #Amphibian#Herpetology #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether

Boo at the Zoo is for every family. 🎃 On October 31, we’re hosting a Sensory Friendly night from 4:30–9:00 p.m., a specially designed trick-or-treating experience for families and kiddos with sensory processing disorders. Reduced crowds, low-volume music, no strobing effects, quiet rooms, sensory kits available on request, and all the Halloween fun you’d expect: nine candy stations, Animal Ambassadors, cryptid creatures, festive snacks, and more. We want every guest to feel welcome, comfortable, and celebrated! 🦇🕷️ Tickets are available now: denverzoo.org/events/batz-se…

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible Veterinary Technicians who make world-class animal care possible every single day inside the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Animal Hospital and across our campus. 🩺 From morning rounds to complex procedures, our vet techs are the backbone of our medical team—drawing blood, monitoring anesthesia, running diagnostics, training with animals for voluntary medical behaviors, and everything in between. They work alongside Animal Care Specialists, Nutritionists, and Veterinarians to ensure that every animal at DZCA receives the best care possible. No two days look the same, and that’s exactly what makes this team so extraordinary. They bring precision, compassion, and creativity to patients with feathers, fur, scales, and everything in between. To our Vet Tech team: thank you for your dedication, your expertise, and your heart. The animals are lucky to have you, and so are we. 🐾 Happy #NationalVeterinaryTechnicianWeek!

🎃 Boo at the Zoo is HERE and we’ve got five tips to make your night totally wild! 🕟 Tip 1: Snag the 4:30 PM time slot! Earlier than ever and perfect for families, but it books up fast. Grab your tickets now! 🎒 Tip 2: Bring your own candy bag. Decorate it at our candy bag decorating station in Zoo Gardens, or pick up your cryptid guidebook while you’re there! 🍬 Tip 3: Nine candy stations await, including an allergen-friendly station with more options than ever before. Candy on candy on candy. 👻 🐺 Tip 4: Hunt the exclusive cryptids: the Werewolf, Mothman, and the Bog Witch are out there. Find them by reading your Cryptid Guidebook! 🌽 Tip 5: Don’t miss the brand-new Wild Fall Market! Foot-long corn dogs, gyros, apple bites, and all the fall treats and treasures you could want in Zoo Gardens Plaza! Denver’s favorite trick-or-treating event is back on select nights through October. Get your tickets before they’re gone! link.denverzoo.org/4zvYKca #BooAtTheZoo #DenverZooConservationAlliance #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #WildFall #Denver

Today we share the final chapter in the inspiring story of Nigel, an 8-year-old tripod African painted dog, whose story of perseverance inspired our community. Known for his playful personality and life on three legs, Nigel will be deeply missed. ❤️ Read his story: denverzoo.org/zootales/remem…]

Today, our two southern white rhinos made their long-awaited public debut, and the welcome they received was nothing short of incredible. Guests signed giant rhino-sized welcome cards, rang the rhino, met Animal Ambassador Harley, and celebrated alongside local artists who brought even more creativity and color to the day. It was a neighborhood party worthy of two very big new neighbors. Viazi and Mkuu are the first southern white rhinos in DZCA’s 130-year history, and today marked the beginning of a chapter we couldn’t be more excited about. None of this would have been possible without the generosity of those who believed in this vision from the start. Thank you to the Schoelzel Family Foundation, the Kintzele Family, and our anonymous donors for your support of their habitat transformation and safe transport from Florida. Your investment made today happen. Welcome home, boys. Denver is so glad you’re here. 🦏

This weekend, Día de los Muertos comes alive at DZCA! Our Hispanic Heritage Month activation is in full swing, and the space around our former Felines Building has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and wildlife. Come experience it for yourself! 🕯️ A beautiful ofrenda, a space for remembrance and reflection 🎵 Live music performances 🦜 Animal ambassador encounters 🎨 Interactive art with local artist Óscar Becerra 🐆 Colorful alebrijes inspired by Zoo animals In partnership with the @MexiCultural this experience is included with your daytime admission, all are welcome to come explore, celebrate, and connect. 🌺 #DiaDeLosMuertos #HispanicHeritageMonth #DenverZooConservationAlliance #MexicanCulturalCenter #Denver #Community #SavingWildlifeTogether

School’s out for Thanksgiving week and adventure is wide open at DZCA! Our Fall Safari Camps are the perfect way to keep kids curious, active, and hands-on with nature while you enjoy some peace of mind. Find the Feast | November 23 How do Zoo nutritionists make the holidays special for 2,500+ animals? Kids will dig into animal diets and discover how tasty treats support top-notch care for our wild family! Enrichment Escapades | November 24 How do Zoo animals stay active, curious, and engaged every day? Kids will design their own enrichment challenges and think like an Animal Care expert! Both camps include outdoor exploration, so bundle up and get ready for a wild week! 🍂 Register now! Spots fill fast: denverzoo.org/safari-camps/#… #FallCamp #SafariCamp #DenverZooConservationAlliance #KidsActivities #Thanksgiving #FamilyFun #Denver

Behind every bird at DZCA is a whole lot of care, and sometimes, that means our Bird Care team steps in to raise them from hatch to first flight themselves. 🐦 Welcome to the world of hand-rearing at our Avian Propagation Center! From feeding small passerines every hour to raising Endangered scaly-sided mergansers, our team has done it all, and we're proud to have one of the most unique hand-rearing programs in the country. 🥚 #AvianPropagationCenter #DenverZooConservationAlliance #Birds #SavingWildlifeTogether

Our two southern white rhinos, Viazi and Mkuu, are settling in beautifully, and we can't wait for you to meet them! 🦏🦏 Join us for their official public debut on Friday, October 16 from 9:00–11:00 a.m.! The boys have been getting comfortable in their new home and are doing incredibly well. Watching them explore their upgraded habitat has been one of the most exciting moments in our 130-year history. If you'd like to support their care and help make their life at DZCA the best it can be, now is the time! Donate to support their care: support.denverzoo.org/welcom… Photos: Volunteer photographer Navid Mahban (@navidnaturephotography) #SouthernWhiteRhino #Rhino #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether

Wild Fall at DZCA is officially in full swing, and there is SO much in store! 🎃 But that’s not all fall has in store at DZCA: Wild Fall: Weekend pumpkin carving, creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, and cryptid characters including Bigfoot, Fairy, and Thistle Root the walking plant 🌱 Día de los Muertos: Live entertainment, colorful alebrijes, and interactive art with Oscar Becerra 🌸 Monster Masquerade: Our most popular Adult Night of the year returns October 29! 🎭 More boo, more Zoo, with new tickets added just for you! We don’t want you to miss out on Denver’s favorite Halloween tradition. Join us for a night of trick-or-treating, costumes and spooky fun with plenty of wild surprises along the way. Earlier time slots are already selling fast. Grab your tickets now before they’re gone! denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-… #BooAtTheZoo #WildFall #MonsterMasquerade #DenverZooConservationAlliance #HalloweenFun #Denver

We brought the boys to the yard! Our new southern white rhinos, Viazi and Mkuu, have settled in to their new habitat and we're already falling in love. You can visit them this evening at Boo at the Zoo! Extra tickets are available at: denverzoo.org/events/boo-at-…

Our new rhinos have arrived! After months of planning, habitat updates and coordination between teams here at DZCA and across the country, we’re thrilled to welcome Viazi and Mkuu, two southern white rhinos who are making history as the first of their species to call Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance home in our 130-year history! While rhino conservation is often associated with breeding, the AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP) takes a much bigger-picture approach to caring for these animals and supporting healthy populations. Sometimes that means creating space for males, whether they may contribute to future breeding efforts or provide a home for older animals or bachelor groups. After updates to our historic pachyderm habitat that previously housed Rudy, a geriatric black rhino, we’re proud of the opportunity to house and care for these two young males while continuing to support the broader goals of the SSP. Four-year-old Viazi, whose name is Swahili for “potatoes” joins us from Busch Gardens, while three-year-old Mkuu, whose name is Swahili for “prince”, comes from ZooTampa. Mkuu’s former care team describes him as a spunky, playful rhino who loves attention, enrichment and a good scratch. We’re excited to get to know both of their personalities as they settle into their new home. Viazi and Mkuu might be visible in their outdoor habitat as they get acquainted with their new surroundings and each other. Stay tuned for more ways to meet the newest members of the DZCA family, including an official public debut and special activities planned for Friday, October 16 at 10 a.m. Thank you to the Schoelzel Family Foundation, Kintzele Family and anonymous donors for supporting their habitat transformation and their safe transport from Florida. Welcome to Denver, boys! 🦏🦏

Last month, as part of Denver and Kunming's 40th anniversary as Sister Cities, an official delegation led by Vice Mayor Xu Gaohong visited DZCA for a behind-the-scenes tour, connecting over shared values of conservation, sustainability, and the power of global collaboration as represented by a bronze peacock statue gifted to us by the Delegation. For four decades, Denver and Kunming have built a friendship across thousands of miles through cultural exchange, environmental collaboration, and the relationships between people in both cities. And what better place to celebrate that friendship than at a global nonprofit dedicated to saving wildlife together? 🐾 We were proud to be part of this meaningful visit and to showcase the conservation work happening right here in Denver and around the world. Here's to 40 years of friendship and many more to come. #SisterCities #GlobalConservation #DenverZooConservationAlliance #SavingWildlifeTogether #Denver #China