Pueblo Zoo

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Pueblo Zoo and its collection

Pueblo Zoo, opened in 1933, is a zoo in Pueblo, United States.

Open all year, the zoo holds over 500 animals from upwards of 125 species.

History

The oldest buildings went up between 1933 and 1940 under the Public Works Administration, the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. They carry National Register listing as the Pueblo City Park Zoo.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include Otter, Lions, African Penguins, Red Panda and American Bison.

Exhibits

Named areas run from Serengeti Safari and Colorado Wetlands to the Ecocenter and Pioneer Ranch, while the former Herpetarium is now World of Color. Serengeti Safari holds lions, two species of zebra, topi, nyala, ostrich and Thomson's gazelle. African wild dogs are presently in that same exhibit.

Things to do

Things to do include Behind The Scenes, Zoo Train and Keeper Talks.

Conservation and approach

As of 2009 the zoo took part in 16 AZA Species Survival Plans and 18 Population Management Plans.

What the venue says

Safari Cafe Hours Open Weekends March 21 - May 23 | 10AM to 3PM Open Daily May 23 - September 1 | 11AM to 3:30PM
Parking is free for all visitors, located conveniently right outside the zoo within the broader City Park grounds.
Only Service Animals, in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), are allowed at the zoo.

Images of Pueblo Zoo

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Jeffrey Beall from Colorado, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Greg Goebel, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Greg Goebel from Loveland CO, USA, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons