Nestled on vast grasslands northeast of Denver lies The Wild Animal Sanctuary, a beacon of hope for large carnivores in need. Founded in 1980, this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has become a leader in rescuing and caring for abused, abandoned or otherwise displaced big cats, bears and wolves…
Home to more than 3,000 animals, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has gotten greener in recent years. This has nothing to do with the resident pythons (green tree pythons are known for their vivid emerald color): Sustainability has been front and center at the zoo for more than a decade. “We’ve…
For more than 125 years, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance has enchanted locals and visitors alike with its diverse animal family, award-winning habitat design and engaging educational experiences. But behind the scenes, this non-profit conservation leader has also been working tirelessly to protect…
If you haven’t heard, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance just opened a new grizzly bear exhibit called Harmony Hill, home to their two rescued residents, Tundra and Kootenai. Both bears arrived at the Zoo in 2002 following unfortunate circumstances that required their rescue from the wild. Kootenai…
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance babies grow up fast. Take a moment to appreciate these new arrivals, including the incredibly rare aye-aye. Tonks was born on Aug. 8, 2018, to her mom Bellatrix and dad Smeagol. With only 24 residing in seven zoos in the United States and an unknown number in the…
The numbers for all large cats have dropped significantly in the last century and the Amur leopard is among the closest to extinction. There are differing reports as to just how many of them remain in the wild. As of 2014, there were less than 50, according to the most optimistic estimation, and…
