DENVER ZOO'S HERO APPRECIATION NIGHT

Hero Appreciation Night
Saturday, August 27
6:30-9 p.m.
Tickets available in advance
Admission: $6 per person, children ages 2 and under are free.
Please bring a valid form of service identification for admission

Denver Zoo salutes local armed service members, policemen and women and local firefighters with a special night for them and their families that will certainly be a walk on the wild side.

Denver Zoo welcomes all of our community’s heroes and families for this event. Families with heroes overseas or unable to attend are still invited to share this special evening at Denver Zoo. We will accept many forms of identification including badges, business cards and military identification forms or other proof of service.

Schedule of Activities:

Buildings Open	6:30  - 8:30 p.m.
Emerald Forest and Great Apes
Buildings Open	6:30  - 9 p.m.
Giraffes, Pachyderms, Pahali Ya Simba and Tropical Discovery
Education Station: LEEDign the Way	6:30 – 9 p.m.
Education Station: Tackle the Tundra	6:30 – 9 p.m.
Education Station: Gorilla Groceries	6:30 – 9 p.m.
Sea Lion Keeper Talk	6:30 – 7:15 p.m.
Lorikeet Adventure Open	6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Polar Bear Keeper Talk	6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Pachyderm Keeper Talk	6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wildlife Show	6:45 p.m.
Gerenuk Demonstration	7 p.m.
Polar Bear Enrichment Toss	7:15 p.m.
Sea Lion Show	7:30 p.m.

*Information and photo courtesy of Denver Zoo

A Walk on the Wild Side

These places all look great! As soon as I go I will post my own pictures and more details. I am still trying to find out about military discounts for the wolves and the cats.

A Walk on the Wild Side – A Chance for Close Animal Encounters

Colorado Springs is home to America’s only mountain zoo – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The zoo is one of only a few non-profit zoos and aquariums in the country. It is also one of the largest breeding zoos in the nation. One of the highlights is the chance to hand-feed the giraffe herd special crackers.

*Effective May 1, 2011 - Military Discount is $3.00 off regularly priced Zoo admission tickets with valid military ID.

Another amazing look at wildlife includes a visit to the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center. The center is an operating wolf sanctuary complete with educational walking tours and an option for a private photo session with the wolves, many patrons also receive a “wolf kiss” during the private session.



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A unique addition to the area is Serenity Springs Wildlife Center, a big cat sanctuary. The wildlife center is home to over 120 big and exotic cat species, many once used in commercial and film. Tours are offered as well as package options to view the cats being fed and photo sessions. Come take a walk on the wild side and see these beautiful creatures up close and personal.

*Information courtesty of Visit Colorado Springs

*Photo courtesy of Colordo Wolf & Wildlife Center and Serenity Springs Wildlife Center