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The First Denver Zoo ‘Free Day’ Is This Week

Jan 2, 2024, 4:08 PM

The Denver Zoo was recently was highlighted in U.S. News and World Report’s “The 26 Best Zoos in the U.S.”, so going anytime is a treat, but when you get to go for free its icing on the cake. Later this week you have that opportunity! 

The Zoo is offering its first Free Day of 2024 this Friday (Jan. 5th). 

Tickets are not available at the gate, but online only, and are first-come, first-served. Tickets are up for grabs 11 days prior to each free day, and you can get up to five tickets per person. They are valid only for the specific day and entry time reserved.

Other Free Days in 2024 are Jan. 21, Feb. 11, April 7, Nov. 1, Nov. 9 and Nov. 17.

The next lottery opens on Jan. 10 for the Sunday, Jan. 21, free day. Find out more here.

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