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The Denver Zoo is Offering You a Chance to Get Free Tickets for Seven Dates in 2023

Jan 4, 2023, 5:12 PM

Speaking from experience as I tell you that taking a family to a museum, aquarium or zoo is awesome, but very pricey. Luckily the Denver Zoo offers “Free Days” each year, and they’ve announced the days you could possibly get in for free in 2023.

The zoo’s free days are based on a lottery system. which means you’ll have to sign up for the opportunity to “win” free tickets. According to the Denver Zoo, these are the free entry dates for 2023:

Denver Zoo Free Day – Sunday, January 22

The lottery for this free date starts on Sunday, January 8, and goes through Saturday, January 14. Winners will be notified on Monday, January 16.

Denver Zoo Free Day – Sunday, February 5

The lottery for this free date starts on Sunday, January 22, and goes through Saturday, January 28. Winners will be notified on Monday, January 30.

Denver Zoo Free Day – Sunday, April 9

The lottery for this free date starts on Sunday, March 26, and goes through Saturday, April 1. Winners will be notified on Monday, April 3.

Denver Zoo Free Day – Saturday, October 7

The lottery for this free date starts on Saturday, September 23, and goes through Friday, September 29. Winners will be notified on Monday, October 2.

Denver Zoo Free Day – Tuesday, November 7

The lottery for this free date starts on Saturday, October 24, and goes through Monday, October 30. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, October 31.

Denver Zoo Free Day – Sunday, November 12

The lottery for this free date starts on Sunday, October 29, and goes through Saturday, November 4. Winners will be notified on Monday, November  6.

Each registration can receive up to five tickets if drawn in the lottery. Get signed up for your free tickets at The Denver Zoo webite.

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The Denver Zoo is Offering You a Chance to Get Free Tickets for Seven Dates in 2023