What is the Denver Zoo known for?

Modeled after a Kenyan nature preserve, the Denver Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals, including tigers, black rhinos, kangaroos and orangutans. Sprawling across 80 acres of City Park, this impressive facility boasts a number of ways to view our furry, feathered and reptilian friends.

What happened to the Polar Bears at Denver Zoo?

Polar bears Lee and Cranbeary were sent to the Columbus and Alaska zoos last fall. One of the Denver Zoo’s former polar bears is now a “papa” bear. Lee was moved to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium last fall in the hopes that the 20-year-old bear would finally produce offspring.

Does the Denver Zoo have grizzly bears?

Denver Zoo has one resident grizzly bear Tundra approximate date of birth January 2002. Tundra has black nails. She was orphaned as a cub and brought to Denver Zoo from Alaska.

Who owns the Denver Zoo?

the City and County of Denver
Denver Zoo is an 80-acre (32 ha) zoological garden located in City Park of Denver, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1896, it is owned by the City and County of Denver and funded in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Is there a cassowary in Denver Zoo?

There are only two cassowaries at the Denver Zoo, an adult male and an adult female. Their exhibit is in an outdoor area near the bird house.

What happened to the Denver Zoo cheetah?

Marvin the Cheetah passed away Wednesday at the Denver Zoo after struggling with health problems. Marvin the cheetah leaves behind his brother Mojo and a mourning zoo staff after a host of health issues resulted in his passing on Wednesday night, zoo officials said Thursday.

Does Denver Zoo have an anaconda?

We need to unpack this video of the effort to weigh Jayloe (the anaconda at the Denver Zoo) She’s 15.5 feet long, 165 pounds and 100% fabulous.

Is there an anaconda at the Denver Zoo?

More Videos. DENVER — The Denver Zoo announced on Monday the death of its green anaconda, Jayloe, after zoo staff found that the huge water snake had an inoperable tumor. Jayloe was 18.5 feet long and weighed 130 pounds, making her one of the largest reptiles to ever live at the Denver Zoo.