# Denver Zoo

City Park, Denver, CO

A zoo in City Park since 1896, started with one orphaned black bear cub.

- Size: 55 acres
- Kind: destination
- Opened: 1896
- Run by: Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
- Entry: paid. Covered by a Denver CityPASS or a Denver Zoo membership
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big shade trees and lake

## Highlights

- Snack bar: Northern Shores Cafe
- Animal theme: A whole zoo of live animals
- Live animal exhibits
- Lake/pond: River Otters

## What's here

- Restrooms
- Parking lot
- Playground: Called Explore the Shore
- Bike parking
- Paved paths

## Getting there

Denver, CO 80205

Nearest transit: E 23rd Ave @ Zoo (Private Entrance) (bus), E 23rd Ave @ Zoo (Public Entrance) (bus) and E 23rd Ave @ City Park (bus)

[Official page](https://denverzoo.org)

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