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.

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ACheyene 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
  • +1 719 633 9925
  • Overview Spend a day at America's only mountainside zoo. It features endangered species in mountain exhibits that ... more on Travel.yahoo.com

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Cheyene Mountain Zoo and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

BDenver Zoo

Denver Zoo
  • 2300 Steele Street
    Denver, CO 80205-5715
  • 3033764800
4.5
76+ reviews, 3 sources
  • This is an annual experience for us. We really liked all of the new additions, in the sense of newborns. Made the trip ... 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 adults. Our son was free. We think this is one of the best zoos we've been to. We went to the Phoen... more on TripAdvisor

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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205-5715

CSwetsville Zoo

  • 4801 East Harmony Road
    Fort Collins, CO 80528-9567
  • +1 970 484 9509
5.0
15+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Great free family thing to do on a sunny day. more on Yahoo! Travel
  • This place is the best way to kill an hour if you're around I-25. in N. Colorado. Take a leisurely walk through the Swetsville grounds, and see what car ... more on Yelp

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Swetsville Zoo
4801 East Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80528-9567

DCheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
  • 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5728
  • 7196339925
4.5
38+ reviews, 4 sources
  • 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 one of the best, for giraffes, that I have seen! The most amazing part of the visit was seeing the giraffes run, because of the differe... 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 mountain. The view is incredible overlooking Colorado Springs. Lots of cool animal exhibits. Gorilla exhibit was very nice. Girraffe feeding & exhibit was really up close & cool. raised platforms put... more on TripAdvisor

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5728

EDowntown Aquarium

  • 700 Water Street
    Denver, CO 80211
  • 3035614450
3.0
22+ reviews, 3 sources
  • Our family (ages 3 to 17 Had a wonderful time. Fantastic displays. Beautiful fish. Very affordable, We got there expecting to pay $60 plus for a family of 6 and got offered a family special of $40 which included entry plus parking plus 4 complimentary sodas. Everyone should go see the beautiful r... more on TripAdvisor
  • Its been renovated in the last few years and its great! Lots of big tanks with huge fish. Nice displays with waterfalls and fountains. Even a simulated desert flood which is ... more on GoCityKids.com

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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street
Denver, CO 80211

FDenver Zoological Gardens

Denver Zoological Gardens
  • 2300 Steele St
    Denver, CO, USA
  • 3033764800
4.5
9+ reviews, 1 sources
  • As a member of the Brookfield zoo in Chicago I go to zoos often. I was very impressed by the Denver Zoo. The grounds were so well landscaped with beautiful flowers and many plants and trees. ... more on Epinions.com
  • This zoo has made significant advancements over the 5 1/2 years we've been members. The new Predator Ridge area includes a pride of Lions, a pack of African Wild Dogs, Hyenas, African Porcupines ... more on Epinions.com

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Denver Zoological Gardens
2300 Steele St
Denver, CO, USA

GPueblo Zoo

Pueblo Zoo
  • 3455 Nuckolls Ave.
    Pueblo,CO,81005
  • 7195619664
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • My children and I recently had the chance to visit the Pueblo Zoo a couple of times. My son really l ... 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 using strollers & wheelchairs. The Pueblo Zoo exhibits more than 400 animals of 130 species from ... more on Pueblozoo.org/

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Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave.
Pueblo,CO,81005

HButterfly Pavillion

  • 6252 W 104 Avenue
    Westminster,CO,80030
  • 3034695441
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • What a great place to take your kids or grandkids! more on Yelp

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Butterfly Pavillion
6252 W 104 Avenue
Westminster,CO,80030

IColorado Gators

  • 9162 County Rd 9 N
    Mosca,CO,81146
  • 7193782612
5.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • Go and be sure to buy a bucket of food for the gators! They love the munchies and get really active when you start throwing the food in. Be prepared ... more on Yelp

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Colorado Gators
9162 County Rd 9 N
Mosca,CO,81146

JPueblo Zoo

Pueblo Zoo
  • 3455 Nuckolls Ave
    Pueblo, CO 81005
  • 719 / 561-1452
0.0
1+ reviews, 1 sources
  • 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 the country - both big and small zoos. Most zoos have it so you sort of look down upon the animals so you can see them. This z... more on TripAdvisor
  • it has really changed over the past twenty years. I have been going to the Pueblo Zoo since I was an... more on OpenList.com

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Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave
Pueblo, CO 81005