Joaquin the Andean Bear is Settling In
Joaquin is getting comfortable in his new home and getting to know his care team. Chat with Keeper Josh to learn all about Joaquin, Oja, and Andean bears in the wild! Andean bears… more ›
Zoo Blog
Come Meet Joaquin the Andean Bear
Come Meet Joaquin! Reid Park Zoo members got a first opportunity to meet a new addition this morning. Joaquin the Andean bear recently arrived at Reid Park Zoo and has been spending time… more ›
Joaquin the Andean Bear Welcomed Back to Your Zoo
Welcome Home, Joaquin! We are beary excited to introduce you to Joaquin the Andean bear — or should we say reintroduce you! Joaquin was born at Reid Park Zoo in 2002. He has… more ›
Denver, Reid Park Zoo’s Elderly Giraffe, Passes at 32
Denver, Reid Park Zoo’s beloved geriatric giraffe, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, September 23 due to declining quality of life, related to health concerns common in geriatric animals. At an incredible 32 years… more ›
The Bumblebee Dart Frogs Hatched a New Froglet!
The Conservation Learning Center is Home to a Teeny Tiny New Addition A few months ago the dart frog care team noticed an adult bumblebee dart frog carrying a tadpole on his back.… more ›
Dazzle the Squirrel Monkey is a Mom!
Update 8/24/21: Being a mom is a tough job and, unfortunately, infants born to first-time squirrel monkey mothers have a 50 percent mortality rate. Dazzle’s infant passed away overnight with no obvious cause… more ›
Celebrating Nandi’s 7th Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Nandi! Thank you all so much for celebrating Nandi’s birthday with us today! Nandi enjoyed her boxes of treats, fruity ice pop “cake”, sand castle, fresh browse, and spending time in… more ›
The Elephant Herd Enjoys Swimming and Wallowing in the Rain
Monsoon Season Might Be the Elephants’ Favorite! All this wet weather makes for lots of fresh mud and perfect swimming and wallowing opportunities. Mabu and Nandi decided to go for a swim together… more ›
Oja the Andean Bear Returns to Her Renovated Habitat
Welcome Back, Oja! Andean Bear Oja has returned to her habitat, which recently got a bit of a makeover as part of Zoo improvements made possible with tax funding. Oja is exploring her new space, finding… more ›
Say Hello to Rainbow, the Blue-and-Gold Macaw
Have you met the new macaw near the Flight Connection aviary? Rainbow the blue-and-gold macaw recently moved from a behind-the-scenes aviary to a habitat next to our resident cockatoo. Long-time Zoo fans might remember Rainbow… more ›