A great way to spend the day. Reasonable admission and parking is free. (Note that, as per the website, advanced ticketing is required at this time. Morning entry is also restricted during the week at this time to accommodate the volume of school groups.) Pretty big zoo so have your walking shoes primed and ready to hike. Very easy to get around, though, with mostly flat terrain and well maintained walkways. Staff and volunteers here are very knowledgeable and engaging. I encountered many crew members interacting with guests. Presentations are well done. Elephant training demo was a must and Billy was awesome in his participation...and he loves his broccoli. There are many cool, uncommon critters here not often seen and they have successful SSP husbandry programs resulting in new blood for the survival of these rarities. Specifically, the Malayan tapir...and Rinny was very active. And the gerenuk, a seldom encountered member of the antelope family. New baby kudu getting zoomies was a highlight and the playful interactions with Penny, the gerenuk, were unexpected. The elephant facility is impressive and the dynamics of the bachelor herd and it's purpose are an integral part of the SSP. Unfortunately, the bridge in elephant passage wasn't in use because of the necessity for creative arrangement of the occupants so missing that was a bummer since it's unlikely I'll be making a trip to Denver again soon. Mahali getting the zoomies was a surprise and he really wanted to sink his bouy. There is a carousel, train and 4D theater as well as feeding opportunities for lorikeets and stingrays. Note that 'Down Under' is still under construction but set to open to the public soon.

Denver zoo is a beautiful zoo with a central focus on Africa that allows you around the continent while visiting other iconic continents and their animals. Zoo designers have done a great job of brining the culture and decor of each habitat to life so you can get a sense of the habitat around the animal(s). There were a few closed areas for renovations but all and all a great zoo. How does it compare to some of the legends? I like it better than Omaha’s Zoo and the Smithsonian zoo in D.C. (dare I say?). I believe this zoo invests in the experience and environment around the zoo as you walk and rest and not just the animals and their extravagance. It’s also set in a pretty area with other attractions nearby. That should count for something.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and parking was definitely a challenge. The weather was hot so the animals were not very active so wish we would have went in the morning. The workers were all very friendly. Bottle of water was way too expensive but that is everywhere.

Me (21) and my friend (32) went together to explore the Denver Zoo. At first I was worried about its size and if it was going to be able to be an all day thing. It absolutely was! There is so much to see! All of the employees were super kind and actually showed enthusiasm about their jobs, even the people at the food stands. There are so many animals and so many things to do. It is definitely an all day thing as we arrived 30 minutes after opening and left only 30 minutes before close. Absolutely recommend.

There were a lot of people there for a Thursday morning, but overall it was a very nice zoo. It was a hot day, but there was a lot of shade and a lot of places to get water and misting stations. The best exhibit in my opinion was the orangutans. There was a full family with a mom, dad, child, and infant, doing family things. They were adorable and entertaining.

Spent an afternoon here when we had time to kill before starting our road trip north. Pretty nice assortment of animals and we were able to see a lot. Many food locations and well located restrooms and we also really enjoyed the gift shop. Loved the penguins!

Where do I start? Parking was easy, organized, and free, and the exhibits were laid out in a logical manner. We parked in the parking lot, the friends we met there parked on the street for free. All around great exhibits for the mammals, most with room to roam, other than the snakes and reptiles. Their cages were proportionally tiny. It was great seeing the elephants, penguins and white mountain goats to name a few. The kangaroo exhibit, was quite the experience with Kangaroos hanging out in the of their human admirers, some even taking naps on the walkway. We spent 3 1/2 hours at the zoo though could have easily spent more time there. We didn't eat there so can't comment on the quality or costs. One recommendation is to have better signage listing daily feeding times and animal talks.

Zoo was a great little bonus of my trip to Denver. Needed to kill some time before our flight out and we decided to stop by. Is laid out super well, and no backtracking was needed. Great animals and great staff.

The Denver zoo is a great place to spend a day. It is great for all ages. Very well maintained zoo Parking Lot is very close and very convenient. There are plenty of areas to seat down relax. Good conscience with plants of seating capacity. Great signs and explanations about the different kinds of Animals. For sure a great fun and educational experience.

This zoo is a must stop if you are looking for things to do in Denver...especially if you have kids. This zoo is constantly improving their animal care and enclosures. The wide array of animals to see makes this one of the top zoos in the U.S. One note: If you are planning to attend on a very hot day, you may not see some of the animals. Like most creatures they will seek cooler places to be. I noticed in some of the other reviews that people complained about many of the animals being absent. I am guess that is due to excessive heat.