Zoos & Aquariums
3 zoos, aquariums, and animal encounters rated and reviewed by families.
🦁 ZooButterfly Pavilion offers an enchanting hands-on experience where kids can walk among thousands of free-flying butterflies in a tropical conservatory, get up close with tarantulas (including the famous Rosie the Tarantula!), and explore interactive marine touch tanks. This isn't your typical zoo,it's an invertebrate wonderland where children can actually touch and interact with fascinating creatures under expert guidance.
🦁 ZooThe Denver Zoo spans 80 acres and houses over 4,000 animals, offering kids incredible up-close experiences like watching elephants swim underwater through viewing windows and observing orangutans swing through their habitat. With its impressive 4.6-star rating from over 31,000 visitors, this beloved attraction combines education and entertainment, making it one of Denver's must-visit family destinations.
🐠 AquariumDowntown Aquarium offers an impressive one million gallons of underwater exhibits where kids can get up close with marine life through interactive stingray feeding experiences. Beyond the aquatic displays, families can enjoy unique attractions like an aquatic-themed carousel and train ride, plus an on-site restaurant, making it easy to spend several hours without leaving the complex.