At Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA), we’re proud to set the gold standard for wildlife under human care. We are dedicated to the costly endeavor of creating personalized well-being plans for every member of our animal family. Each plan is carefully crafted to help them live their BEST lives.
More than the Bear Necessities

To manage Tundra’s, our rescued grizzly girl, topor (the lowering of body temperature and metabolic activity many animals experience during the winter months), her nutrition plans shifts to suit her needs. She’s also treated to more bedding material to support her natural denning instincts!

Bachelors Doing Their Best

Elephant endotheliotropic herpesviruses (EEHV) is a fast-acting virus that poses a threat to elephant health in the wild and under human care. Groucho, Billy, Duncan, Baylor, and Jake are all trained to voluntarily donate plasma, which has already helped save lives.

Betty, the “Lessest Kudu”

Betty the gerenuk fractured her leg in 2021, but with an industry-leading and unique well-being action plan in place for almost two years, she’s made an inspiring recovery. Today, Betty shares her home with our lesser kudu herd. This has earned her the affectionate nickname, “the lessest kudu.”

This Colorado Gives Day, we need YOU! Your impact makes an elephant-size difference—providing SO much more than the bear necessities. Donate now to give DZCA a leg up for all species and continue to pay for world-class animal wellness programs.

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