Pueblo Zoo

06/10/2026

We will be gathering signatures for our petition until this Sunday, June 14th! If you'd like to stop by and sign, we will have people on grounds weekdays, 9 AM - 5 PM, and weekends, 10 AM - 2 PM.

We will also be joining The Food Truck Union this Friday from 11:20 AM to 1:30 PM. We're so grateful for them and their support. Please stop by Mineral Palace Park for lunch and to sign our petition. Zoo staff will be located at the hot pink table with the white tent!

To say we have been humbled by the community support and outreach is an understatement. Thank you to everyone who has signed, provided thoughtful feedback, and shared our messages with their friends and family. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!

06/09/2026

We are excited to announce that both Joy and Mr. Darcy, our two new red pandas, have been let out onto exhibit! Joy was the first to explore her new space by climbing, sniffing, and tasting—a full tactile experience. Mr. Darcy chose to stay inside, but we're happy to say both will now have full access to the exhibit.

Be sure to stop by the zoo and say hi to our two new friends!

06/04/2026

Today is , and besides being spicy kitties, both Khari and Tai Chi are sure to give you reasons not to hug.

Khari, seen here rolling around looking adorable, is actually exhibiting a natural behaviour of masking his scent with…p**p! Specifically zebra p**p gathered from our very own zebras here on the grounds. Lions do this naturally to hide their scent from prey. So yeah, it is safe to say we'll be skipping the hug.

Tai Chi, shown in the video searching for food through repurposed firehose, is mostly just judgey. And don't you want your hugs to be reciprocated?
🎥 - credit Keepers Amanda and Hollie

06/03/2026

Do you know a 5th or 6th grader that loves animals and wants to help save them from extinction? With our summer camp Zookeepers To The Rescue, campers will go behind the scenes to explore what a real zookeeper’s day looks like and how zoos play a vital role in conservation through the Save Animals From Extinction (S.A.F.E.) program.

To sign up and for more infomation about all of our camps please visit: https://www.pueblozoo.org/camp

05/30/2026

19-year-old lions can have a little whipped cream as a treat 😋😇
Video credit: Keeper Kodi

05/29/2026

Want to support Pueblo Zoo and have fun doing it?
Join us for Zoofari, our largest fundraising event of the year! Happening Saturday, June 20th, from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

This wondrous evening will include live music, enchanting performances, local food offerings, behind-the-scenes access to animals and zoo facilities, and finally a silent and live auction. Funds from both auctions will go directly to the zoo, funding projects and operations in the years to come.

If you'd like to experience the Zoo like you never have, mingle with local business owners, and help support Pueblo Zoo—Zoofari is the night for you. For more information, please visit: https://www.pueblozoo.org/zoofari

05/28/2026

Don't forget! Pueblo Zoo Summer Camp information/orientation night is tonight! Meeting from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Pueblo Zoo classroom location inside the entrance building. For more camp information or to sign up for Zoo Camp visit: www.pueblozoo.org/camp

Do you have a camper that's ready for Zoo Camp, or are you interested to know what summer camp looks like at Pueblo Zoo?

Join us this coming Thursday, May 28, from 4 - 5 PM for Summer Camp orientation night, located in our classroom space, inside the entrance building. During this orientation you'll be able to ask any burning questions, go through the camp handbook, purchase any Summer Camp add-ons, wrap up registration and meet the staff! You'll also get the opportunity to get up-close with some of our ambassador animals.

We hope to see you there! And if you'd like more summer camp information in the meantime, visit pueblozoo.org/camp.

05/28/2026

Not so much goodbye, but see you later.

We recently transferred some of our animals to other AZA facilities, and you may have noticed their absences on exhibit. Both Momo, the red panda, and Cleo, the African grey crowned crane, have been transferred to other AZA facilities on SSP breeding recommendations. While it is always difficult to say goodbye, we are grateful knowing that these decisions are made for the betterment of the species.

But with goodbyes come hellos. Though they are still in quarantine, we wanted to share a couple new arrivals to the zoo! Say hello to Mr. Darcy and Joy, who will be located in Momo's former exhibit once they clear quarantine. They are both young, under a year old—the male is named Mr. Darcy; he has more red on his face, and the female is a little bigger, fluffier, and has a whiter face. Keepers have reported that they are both doing well adjusting to their new environment and are very curious pandas with a love for fruit! Stay tuned for updates as we wait for them to arrive on exhibit!

05/27/2026

It's ! To celebrate the occasion, our otter keepers gave Thomas and Freyja some lobster tail that they've been saving for a day like today. You can see them diving and chasing around their pool for in this video. Or maybe they were just showing off for the camera?

Otters aren't just our adorable, semi-aquatic friends; they're necessary in their ecosystems. River otters are what are referred to as an indicator species, meaning if they are found in water sources—rivers, streams, marshes, ponds, lakes, etc.—it's an indication of good water quality. Just another reason to help keep our waters clean!

05/27/2026

If you have a kiddo that craves adventure and wants to learn about animals and more, Pueblo Zoo Summer Camps could be right for them! Camps start June 8th and fill up quick, so sign up now!

Pueblo Zoo Summer Camp is the wildest way to spend the summer—where curiosity meets conservation! Campers will explore, play, and discover as they dive into the world of animals and nature—right in the heart of the Pueblo Zoo. From learning outdoor skills and investigating Colorado wildlife to meeting exotic animals from around the globe, every day is packed with hands-on adventures.

If you'd like to sign up or learn more about Zoo Camp, visit, pueblozoo.org/camp