Zoos and Aquariums in Colorado

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in Colorado and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Top Locations for Zoos and Aquariums in Colorado

Best Results for Colorado Zoos and Aquariums

ACheyene Mountain Zoo and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

  • Overview Spend a day at America's only mountainside zoo. It features endangered species ... more on Yahoo! Travel
Cheyene Mountain Zoo and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
Cheyene Mountain Zoo and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

BDenver Zoo

Average Rating
4.5
76+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
4.5
31+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
44+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
  • This is an annual experience for us. We really liked all of the new additions, in the ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • We visited the Denver Zoo on March 16, 2007. It was me, my husband and our 17 month old son. Winter hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Get there early because parking fills up fast. We paid $9 apiece for two... more on Tripadvisor
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205-5715

Estimated Price: From $3

CSwetsville Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
15+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
5+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
9+ reviews
  • Great free family thing to ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This place is the best way to kill an hour if you're around I-25. in N. Colorado. ... more on yelp.com
Swetsville Zoo
4801 East Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528-9567

DCheyenne Mountain Zoo

Average Rating
4.5
38+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
4.5
6+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
24+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
1+ reviews
  • The giraffe exhibit makes it worth the $10 (we had a discount with AAA insurance)! It is amazing to see and feed the giraffes ($1 for 3 crackers). The exhibit is ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Went to the zoo May 8th. Beautiful sunny day. The zoo was very nice. It is built on the side of a ... more on Tripadvisor
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5728

Estimated Price: From $3

EDowntown Aquarium

Average Rating
3.0
22+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
2.5
17+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
4+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
  • Our family (ages 3 to 17 Had a wonderful time. Fantastic displays. Beautiful fish. Very ... more on Tripadvisor
  • Its been renovated in the last few years and its ... more on Go City Kids
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street
Denver, CO 80211

Estimated Price: From $4

FDenver Zoological Gardens

Average Rating
4.5
9+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
4.5
9+ reviews
  • As a member of the Brookfield zoo in Chicago I go to ... more on epinions.com
  • This zoo has made significant advancements over the ... more on epinions.com
Denver Zoological Gardens
Denver Zoological Gardens
2300 Steele St
Denver, CO, USA

GPueblo Zoo

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • My children and I recently had the chance to visit the Pueblo ... more on epinions.com
  • Overview Located in Pueblo, Colorado, the Pueblo Zoo covers 25 acres, is located in Pueblo City Park, and was established early in the 20th Century. It is easily accessible for all visitors including those ... more on Pueblo Zoo
Pueblo Zoo
Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave.
Pueblo,CO,81005

HColorado Gators

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Go and be sure to buy a bucket of food for the gators! They love the munchies ... more on yelp.com
Colorado Gators
9162 County Rd 9 N
Mosca,CO,81146

IButterfly Pavillion

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • What a great place to take your ... more on yelp.com
Butterfly Pavillion
6252 W 104 Avenue
Westminster,CO,80030

JPueblo Zoo

Average Rating
0.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Frommers
0.0
1+ reviews
  • This museum smells awful - lots of animal manure smell! Our biggest disappointment was the way the zoo was set up. We are a military family and have been to zoos all over ... more on Tripadvisor
  • it has really changed over the past twenty years. I have been ... more on judysbook.com
Pueblo Zoo
Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave
Pueblo, CO 81005

Estimated Price: From $2