Pueblo Zoo

05/30/2026

19-year-old lions can have a little whipped cream as a treat 😋😇
Video credit: Keeper Kodi

05/29/2026

Want to support Pueblo Zoo and have fun doing it?
Join us for Zoofari, our largest fundraising event of the year! Happening Saturday, June 20th, from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

This wondrous evening will include live music, enchanting performances, local food offerings, behind-the-scenes access to animals and zoo facilities, and finally a silent and live auction. Funds from both auctions will go directly to the zoo, funding projects and operations in the years to come.

If you'd like to experience the Zoo like you never have, mingle with local business owners, and help support Pueblo Zoo—Zoofari is the night for you. For more information, please visit: https://www.pueblozoo.org/zoofari

05/28/2026

Don't forget! Pueblo Zoo Summer Camp information/orientation night is tonight! Meeting from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Pueblo Zoo classroom location inside the entrance building. For more camp information or to sign up for Zoo Camp visit: www.pueblozoo.org/camp

Do you have a camper that's ready for Zoo Camp, or are you interested to know what summer camp looks like at Pueblo Zoo?

Join us this coming Thursday, May 28, from 4 - 5 PM for Summer Camp orientation night, located in our classroom space, inside the entrance building. During this orientation you'll be able to ask any burning questions, go through the camp handbook, purchase any Summer Camp add-ons, wrap up registration and meet the staff! You'll also get the opportunity to get up-close with some of our ambassador animals.

We hope to see you there! And if you'd like more summer camp information in the meantime, visit pueblozoo.org/camp.

05/28/2026

Not so much goodbye, but see you later.

We recently transferred some of our animals to other AZA facilities, and you may have noticed their absences on exhibit. Both Momo, the red panda, and Cleo, the African grey crowned crane, have been transferred to other AZA facilities on SSP breeding recommendations. While it is always difficult to say goodbye, we are grateful knowing that these decisions are made for the betterment of the species.

But with goodbyes come hellos. Though they are still in quarantine, we wanted to share a couple new arrivals to the zoo! Say hello to Mr. Darcy and Joy, who will be located in Momo's former exhibit once they clear quarantine. They are both young, under a year old—the male is named Mr. Darcy; he has more red on his face, and the female is a little bigger, fluffier, and has a whiter face. Keepers have reported that they are both doing well adjusting to their new environment and are very curious pandas with a love for fruit! Stay tuned for updates as we wait for them to arrive on exhibit!

05/27/2026

It's ! To celebrate the occasion, our otter keepers gave Thomas and Freyja some lobster tail that they've been saving for a day like today. You can see them diving and chasing around their pool for in this video. Or maybe they were just showing off for the camera?

Otters aren't just our adorable, semi-aquatic friends; they're necessary in their ecosystems. River otters are what are referred to as an indicator species, meaning if they are found in water sources—rivers, streams, marshes, ponds, lakes, etc.—it's an indication of good water quality. Just another reason to help keep our waters clean!

05/27/2026

If you have a kiddo that craves adventure and wants to learn about animals and more, Pueblo Zoo Summer Camps could be right for them! Camps start June 8th and fill up quick, so sign up now!

Pueblo Zoo Summer Camp is the wildest way to spend the summer—where curiosity meets conservation! Campers will explore, play, and discover as they dive into the world of animals and nature—right in the heart of the Pueblo Zoo. From learning outdoor skills and investigating Colorado wildlife to meeting exotic animals from around the globe, every day is packed with hands-on adventures.

If you'd like to sign up or learn more about Zoo Camp, visit, pueblozoo.org/camp

05/24/2026

Do you have a camper that's ready for Zoo Camp, or are you interested to know what summer camp looks like at Pueblo Zoo?

Join us this coming Thursday, May 28, from 4 - 5 PM for Summer Camp orientation night, located in our classroom space, inside the entrance building. During this orientation you'll be able to ask any burning questions, go through the camp handbook, purchase any Summer Camp add-ons, wrap up registration and meet the staff! You'll also get the opportunity to get up-close with some of our ambassador animals.

We hope to see you there! And if you'd like more summer camp information in the meantime, visit pueblozoo.org/camp.

05/22/2026

💖POV Eva, Amythest, and Chicken check you over before you have a great day 💖

05/22/2026

Thank you, everyone, for your ongoing support! We are so incredibly humbled by the reactions we've seen and heard over the last few weeks. Thank you, Pueblo!

We still need signatures, so if you haven't been able to sign our petition to get a tax initiative to the November ballot, we will have people at the Zoo gathering signatures again this weekend. Stop by from 10 AM to 2 PM both Saturday and Sunday.

Reminder: In order for your signature to count toward our goal, you need to be a registered voter in the City of Pueblo and live within city limits!

05/21/2026

RUDY! RUDY! RUDY!
Today we welcomed a new American white pelican! Rudy has joined Harry, our white pelican, and you can now see the two on exhibit.

Rudy came to us from the St. Louis Zoo and has been in quarantine for a couple weeks now. You'll notice that his right wing droops a bit. In 2019, Rudy was found injured near Cairo, Illinois, and was deemed non-releasable due to injury and eventually was transferred from a rehab facility to the St. Louis Zoo. We're delighted to say that Rudy's introduction to the exhibit went swimmingly, and he has been seen exploring his new space with confidence.

We're so excited to welcome Rudy, and we hope you stop by to say hi!