Pueblo Zoo

08/28/2026

Only two weeks away! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the historic Abriendo Inn for the official kickoff of the Our Zoo. Their Future. campaign to support Pueblo Zoo! Enjoy live music, local food and craft vendors, drinks, and a silent auction—all for a great cause.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: The Abriendo Inn
🔞 Age Restriction: Must be 21+ to attend

https://www.theabriendoinn.com/event-details/our-zoo-their-future-campaign-kickoff-concert-featuring-gypsy-groove-saturday-september-12-2026

🎟️ TICKET INFORMATION
(100% of ticket proceeds benefit the "Our Zoo. Their Future." campaign!)
• VIP Table ($80/ticket): Includes seating at a table of 8 with dedicated wait staff service provided by The Abriendo Inn!
• Reserved Table & Chair ($45/ticket): Guaranteed seat and table space (192 available).
• Standard Chair Provided ($30/ticket): Chair provided (approx. 30 available).
• General Admission ($20/ticket): Bring your own lawn chair (20 available). 👉 How to Buy:

🎸 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Live Music: Gypsy Groove
• Food Truck: Hippie Steve’s (burgers, fries, vegan/vegetarian options, desserts)
• Drinks & Bar: Provided by The Abriendo Inn
• Craft Vendor Booths: 12 local vendor booths including official campaign t-shirts
• Silent Auction: Local items including an overnight stay at The Abriendo Inn

🛍️ CRAFT VENDOR REGISTRATION
Want a booth? Contact Amy at 906-364-5874 ($35 fee + $50 min auction item donation)

08/26/2026

Today is , and we're celebrating by recognizing our two wonderful dogs, Rassi and Akilah. You can often find them lounging in the sun, or if you've been able to watch them train, eagerly responding to commands for tasty treats.

Fun fact! African painted dogs are the last remaining group of their genus and are not directly related to dogs or wolves. This means they are technically their own species, making Rassi and Akilah even more special.

Rassi is named after Dr. Greg Rasmussen, Executive Director of the Painted Dog Research Trust —an organization dedicated to the long-term research of painted dogs (also known as African wild dogs) in Zimbabwe and other range states, including neighboring Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Their work is critical, as African painted dogs are endangered, with their numbers in the wild falling to as few as 6,600 individuals. If you would like to support their work visit: https://www.painteddogresearch.org/

Photo credit: Keeper Sam

08/26/2026

Come walk or ride with us in the Colorado State Fair Parade! 💚

We’d love for you to join us as we represent Our Zoo. Their Future. and show our community's support for the Pueblo Zoo. Whether you want to walk, ride, or bring the family, everyone is welcome!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, August 29

Time: Meet at 9:00 AM

Location: RSVP for exact lineup & meet-up details

How to Join Us:
Send an email to [email protected] to RSVP and get full parade details.

Let’s make some noise for the Pueblo Zoo! 🦓🐾

08/26/2026

Want to show your support for the Zoo? Sign up and join the Pueblo Zoo: Our Zoo, Their Future campaign float!

Come walk or ride with us in the Colorado State Fair Parade! 💚

We’d love for you to join us as we represent Our Zoo. Their Future. and show our community's support for the Pueblo Zoo. Whether you want to walk, ride, or bring the family, everyone is welcome!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, August 29

Time: Meet at 9:00 AM

Location: RSVP for exact lineup & meet-up details

How to Join Us:
Send an email to [email protected] to RSVP and get full parade details.

Let’s make some noise for the Pueblo Zoo! 🦓🐾

08/24/2026

This summer, our Education Department had the privilege of hiring two interns thanks to our partnership with Generation Wild. They have both been vital in supporting our programming over the past few months.

If you've attended any of our Wild Backyards programs, you'll know Lily. She has been the lead in developing and planning this series, which focused on helping Coloradans tailor their landscaping to attract local pollinators and implement eco-friendly practices like composting.

Lily is a junior at CSU Pueblo, studying wildlife and resource management with the ultimate goal of becoming a park ranger. She is also an athlete at CSUP, on the cross-country and track teams. So you could say she often goes the extra mile, and this applies to her approach in her education - often seeking opportunities to expand her knowledge and experience with the natural world.

We've been so grateful to work with Lily, and we cannot wait to see the impact she makes in the world of conservation.

Our other intern this summer was Isaac! He has given our Education Department a leg up with our teen volunteer program ZooALIVE. Helping give the program greater capacity to visit with our guests, give animal presentations, and provide volunteer training.

Isaac is a Pueblo native, studying at CSU Fort Collins with a double major in Biology (pre-vet) and Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation with the concentration of fisheries and aquatic sciences. With this, he hopes to become a veterinarian here in the Southwest region or Montana, providing care for wildlife.

Isaac's positive attitude and great work ethic will be missed here at the zoo, but we know he's off to great things as a future veterinarian.

08/21/2026

School is back in session! But are your Fridays feeling like a zoo? Let the experts help: Pueblo Zoo School is a K-3rd grade, Friday-only, nature conservation education program.

Where the classroom is the zoo, and the student-to-teacher ratio is nine-to-one. We have over 20 acres of outdoor space where your child will have room to explore and the attention they need to grow.

To register and for more information, please visit https://www.pueblozoo.org/zooschool

08/21/2026

We might be biased, but Arnold absolutely is the cutest.

08/14/2026

We are saddened to say that Asha, one of our African crested porcupines, has passed.

Due to a decline in her quality of life from age-related causes, she was euthanized on Tuesday, August 11th. On average, African crested porcupines live up to 20 years in human care. She was 21 when she passed.

Asha had been with Pueblo Zoo since 2012 and was beloved by many during that time. She was a testament to what is possible between our animals and their keepers. Always eager to participate in training, learning various commands, and even recently learned to walk on a leash - all of which helped our Animal Care Staff monitor and care for her. As with all animals at our zoo, our number one goal is assisting them in living long, fulfilling lives - our time with Asha being no different.

08/14/2026

Adventure doesn’t have to end with summer! Register for Pueblo Zoo School today.

Pueblo Zoo School is focused on providing a nature conservation education for your kiddo. The zoo is their classroom, and with a nine-to-one student-to-teacher ratio and over 20 acres of outdoor space, your child will have the room and attention they need to grow. This program is Fridays only, 9AM to 3PM.

For more information about Zoo School, please visit: https://www.pueblozoo.org/zooschool

Or join our Education Team on August 20th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM for a short presentation and discussion about our Zoo School program.
Where: Administration Building at the Pueblo Zoo
What we're doing: Snacks, short presentation, meet the teachers, tour the facility.
Who should come: Anyone with K-3rd grade-aged children interested in Zoo School - Homeschoolers, Public Schoolers looking for a program for Fridays.