What types of animals are at the Denver Zoo?

What types of animals are at the Denver Zoo?

Species List

  • African Lion (Panthera leo)
  • African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
  • African Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)
  • Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
  • Asian Small-Clawed Otter (Aonyx cinerea)
  • Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica)
  • Aye-Aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
  • Banded Mongoose (Mungos mungo)

Does Denver Zoo have crocodiles?

Discover a balmy world of biodiversity, including a fascinating bat cave, a brilliant array of reef-dwelling fish, a host of slithery snakes, the tiniest tree frogs, large reptiles like Komodo dragons and Daphne the Siamese crocodile—at 60, Denver Zoo’s oldest family member.

How many lions are at the Denver Zoo?

two
Denver’s zoo is home to two African lion prides: brothers Jasiri, Usiku, Bahati and Kito (age 6); and another group comprising males Tobias (age 5), Tatu (age 2) and Oskar (age 1), and females Neliah (age 9), Sabi (age 9) Kamara (age 6) and Araali (age 1).

Does the Denver Zoo have panda bears?

The Denver Zoo just got approximately 158 percent cuter with the introduction of two baby red pandas. The brothers, who have yet to be named, were born on Aug. 27 to the zoo’s resident red pandas, Faith and Hamlet. Right now, they each weigh just over 1 pound.

How big is the Denver zoo?

84-acre
Our 84-acre campus is an enchanting urban field station, where 3,000+ wonderful wild animals serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts all over the world. Our award-winning education and outreach teams spark curiosity for learners of all ages throughout metropolitan Denver.

Does the Denver Zoo have red pandas?

Denver voted to name the young cubs Pabu and Sabal The Denver Zoo welcomed the birth of two, male red panda cubs on Aug. 27, 2017.

Does Denver Zoo have bats?

Bats at Denver Zoo If you’ve never visited Denver Zoo’s bat caves, you’ll find them near the entrance to Tropical Discovery. We house three species within our two caves, most of which are Seba’s short-tailed bats.