Suggestions for Zoo near Westminster

GaryFunk • February 4, 2012The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe.

JJ F. • December 16, 2017Great zoo, but definitely prefer Cheyenne Mountain zoo. Zoo lights are pretty!

Hootan A. • June 30, 2019Really great zoo!

Natalie • November 9, 2015There are two new additions to this exhibit. They were born in 2014 and it was decided that neither could live in the wild anymore after having been rescued twice. Now they call the Denver Zoo home.

Natalie • November 9, 2015The buildings and exhibits have received LEED Platinum Certification. A total of 10 acres and more than 2 miles of trails to walk.

Claire L. • March 15, 2019Its awesome to stand by the penguins and reflect the light off your phone into their area the penguins are like cats it’s great

RC W. • August 14, 2011If you don't have a stroller, you don't stand a chance.

Natalie • November 10, 2015Comprised of two buildings that include indoor and outdoor exhibits for each feline. There are three large exhibits and six smaller ones.

Natalie • November 9, 2015Built in 1966, it includes an indoor and outdoor enclosure for the giraffes.

Natalie • November 10, 2015Built in 1918 it is home to grizzly bears, black bears, and coati.

Natalie • November 9, 2015Less than active polar bears when we went but a rather sizable exhibit for them to roam around in.

Alaura B. • August 27, 2015Pretty small, but is fun to look at things. Much rather go to the Denver Zoo for a cheaper price and more/same things to see. Also, there is no parking after 6pm, besides the parking meters in front

Natalie • November 9, 2015There is a larger outdoor exhibit and a smaller indoor exhibit. You can see tigers in both places if the weather is nice.

Natalie • November 10, 2015There are daily feeding shows to educate the public about these birds.

Shannon J. • July 31, 2022Lions surprisingly like the snow.

Neal W. • December 2, 2017Excellent space exhibit. Lots to explore. Good display on mining in Colorado. Friendly staff and a nice location, next to the zoo.

Natalie • November 10, 2015Monkey island was built in 1937 with funds from the Works Progress Administration. Monkeys are only seen on the island in the summer and in the winter they are moved to the monkey house.

Scot P. • September 25, 2011Be warned, it smells.

Kacie A. • July 9, 2018A great place to stop after a trip to the zoo, this place will take you back in time!

Stacia R. • February 23, 2014Definite tour the whole place...Al. The exhibits are well done...The A to Zoo was a fun snapshot & the time machines are cool to play with!!

Fatoomi G. • January 20, 2014Completely love the mountain and wilderness decor throughout the store, it will definitely entertain the kids! Kinda like a free lifeless zoo!

Courtney D. • April 4, 2014Shop here at 9 AM on a weekday. It's a zoo any other time.

Leanne G. • March 8, 2013Come here after the zoo for the most delicious cupcakes EVER!

Kayleen B. • October 29, 2011Head toward the back of the zoo, the lines are shorter.

Shannon J. • July 31, 2022You’ll find Gorillas in here.

Natalie • November 10, 2015The Mountain Sheep Habitat contains two "natural" styled mountains for the bighorn sheep and the dall sheep.