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Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery

Tourist attraction Zoo

👍 It's a lot of fun if you like animals, lots of amazing exhibits. It would be 5 stars if there were more places for Disabled people to sit down near the exhibits so we could see without straining ourselves. People often mention animals, great, fish, favorite, Denver,


Address

2900 E 23rd Ave, Denver, CO 80205, United States

Website

denverzoo.org

Contact

+1 720-337-1400

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (210 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (14) great (7) fish (7) favorite (6) Denver (6)
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  • 4/5 Surbrus “Wrath” G. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    It's a lot of fun if you like animals, lots of amazing exhibits. It would be 5 stars if there were more places for Disabled people to sit down near the exhibits so we could see without straining ourselves.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool! Lots of different reptiles and amphibians. They have a black room where you can view nocturnal animals
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom A. 1 year ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Was great to see when this exhibit first opened. Still a great exhibit with great atmosphere. I really liked the live plants and animals.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Val 9 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    Beautiful selection of reptiles, amphibians and fish. Staff are passionate and helpful. Strongly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Orly L. 1 year ago on Google • 258 reviews
    Probably our favorite location at the zoo. In addition to being warm and humid (in a good way!) It displays beautiful animals like tropical frogs and fish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madison D. 7 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Such a beautiful place in the Denver zoo. It's always my favorite place to go to try and find all the little critters camouflage to their environment. Also has an amazing amount of fish and reptiles. The albino alligators are such a cook sight to see.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places to visit. Such neat animals :D
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lucy F. 6 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite parts of the zoo, but I feel their lovely, big anaconda needs some more space.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tawny J. 6 years ago on Google
    My children and I always have a great learning visual experience, also the labels by the tanks are a fun way for us to identify and learn about the animals.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris V. 1 year ago on Google • 154 reviews
    Came for my first Christmas Zoo Lights and was not let down! Everyone had a good time. There is much to see, and their exhibits are great. Seeing all the different animals along with the Christmas lights was a treat. Always a good time here. Would recommend this zoo to anyone looking for something fun to do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dennis G. 1 year ago on Google
    Animals are great when they are outside and active. Way to much construction and can be confusing to where things are.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 ja l. 1 year ago on Google
    The fish tanks are pretty sad looking. I kept a better saltwater tank at home. I'm guessing no one cares but not sure. Rest of it is pretty cool
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kayle D. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved this zoo! I am from colorado springs and have always gone to the chyenne moutain zoo, not bad, however I enjoyed the DZ much more. There were lots of awesome shows with helpful trainers who had no problem answering questions about the animals. They made the shows very fun while also remaining very informative. The trainers even reccomend apps that are informative and help us make mindful decisions considering endangered species. I would recommend this zoo for couples, old and young, as well as families, and field trips. Also this zoo has the largest bird exhibit I have ever seen. Super cool!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony K. 1 year ago on Google
    My kids love this part of the zoo fish lizards bats snakes the sloths they have to see it every time we go
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lilian F. 1 year ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Although we got there early in the morning, it was beautiful and agents were ready to answer questions. We had some volunteers tell us some useful and interesting facts. I think it will take at least three day to see the entire place.

  • 5/5 Barbara A. 10 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    I hadn't been to the zoo in 30yrs. Oh!! I enjoyed this so much. I have mobility issues & there were scooter provided. Love,loved it.

  • 5/5 Hayley Brown (. 1 year ago on Google • 34 reviews
    To my kids this is the best place to visit! Talk about smiles and happiness during the whole visit♡

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This exhibit inside the Denver Zoo is our favorite in the zoo. We like the variety of animals inside Tropical Discovery. As season pass holders, we visit the zoo frequently take trips to the zoo and always try to see the Tropical Discovery. We like seeing the sloths hanging out in the ceiling and the alligator snapping turtle. Also the new albino alligators were really unique and fun to see.

  • 4/5 Guillo G. 1 year ago on Google
    My understanding was that the sloth would be here. I've tried to see one the last several times I've come to the zoo to no prevail. I love this area otherwise.

  • 5/5 NUNLEY (NUNLEY N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing and so adorable the Giraffes tongues are from another world and you get to be right next to them. Its It's awesome!!

  • 4/5 Maryann V. 1 year ago on Google
    AMAZING had so much fun!!!🐟

  • 2/5 Craig K. 1 year ago on Google
    Been to much better zoos around the country. Not many animals compared to other even smaller zoos. Not easy to navigate as signage was minimal and old and faded

  • 4/5 Soni L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great display of fish... Of course, a warm within for the fish and reptile family. Wish it was bigger.

  • 5/5 Dennis F. 1 year ago on Google
    We go to the Denver zoo on Friday. Because I will give 10 out of 10.

  • 5/5 Derek K. 2 years ago on Google
    My favorite part of the whole zoo. Very immersive. If you love reptiles and amphibians this is the place.

  • 4/5 Jeanie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice... Cost was a part of my conference fee..

  • 4/5 Von D. 1 year ago on Google
    I am only sad that this beauty has to be contained to keep it safe. It a wonderful thumbnail of the tropical...

  • 5/5 Susan B. 1 year ago on Google
    We got lost because it was so confusing, but the displays were fabulous.

  • 2/5 Robert A. 1 year ago on Google
    The animals need some SERIOUSLY UPDATED enclosures So much wasted space with no animals, and some have very little room. Was very disappointed and a little sad...

  • 5/5 Holli B. 1 year ago on Google
    Denver I. S. D. treated teachers and families to Denver Zoo! Amazing place! The natural habitats are stunning, can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Jarrod H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is beautiful, and the animals are just a bonus! Lots of cool animals, excellent staff, food and ample parking. Come on down and check out The Denver Zoo!!

  • 5/5 andy c. 2 years ago on Google
    Best part of the zoo! Look up: the sloths have moved to here for a little while.

  • 5/5 edhem b. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cool spot! Kids love it. Every time we come to the ZOO, this is #1 attraction.


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