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Goal/ Mission stated: : "Our ongoing mission is to enhance lives by maximizing daily choice, challenge and control for our animal family." To promote awareness about threats to biodiversity worldwide through education. They partner with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to ensure the animals are properly taken care of and treated fairly.

Click here for more information:https://denverzoo.org/what-we-do/

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It began with a bear 125 years ago. The beginning of the Denver Zoo dates back to 1918 with the opening of Bear Mountain. This was a the first American institution adopt Carl Hagen beck's groundbreaking zoo concept, allowing visitors to view animals at eye level in natural habitats, free from bars or fences.

Learn more about the History of the Zoo here :https://denverzoo.org/history/

I also suggest watching the videos on the page linked above for a more depth growth of the Denver Zoo over the past 125 years

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The Denver Zoo is a non-profit conservation organization which relies on donations and member ships from the community in order to maintain the quality care and treatment these animals deserve.

Link for support page:https://denverzoo.org/support/

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Check out the news room linked below to keeop up to date with whast happening at the Zoo.

Link- https://denverzoo.org/newsroom/

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Every guest at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance helps animals just by visiting the park.

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Ready to join the team? For those interested there are both opportunity for volunteer work as well as career paths. They do offer competitive benefits for those who are interested such as

Medical, vision, and dental coverage,

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) +
Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)

,Life insurance + employer-paid disability

just to name a few.

Looking to volunteer click here : https://denverzoo.org/volunteer/

Looking for A new career look here:https://denverzoo.org/careers/

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* Able to commit for a minimum of one-year and able to serve the required 16 to 24 shifts per year, depending on your position

* Be at least 18 years of age

* Be able to attend one full day of on-campus orientation (Zoo U)

* Be committed to providing our guests with the highest standard of service

* Be passionate about educating people of all ages and abilities about wildlife, conservation and the natural world

* Be friendly, outgoing and dependable

* Be able to pay a $15 training fee which includes your Zoo U orientation and your Denver Zoo name badge. (Scholarship support available upon request.)

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Learn more about the different types of volunteer opportunities Denver Zoo offers and how to get started with the application process.

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Join us in exploring a wide variety of animals from all over the world, from the lush jungles of Southeast Asia to the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains here in Colorado. At the Denver Zoo, there’s always something new to see and discover!

Click here for access to our description of a specific animal you may be looking for:https://denverzoo.org/animals/?_paged=2

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Field conservation efforts have been a major focus for many years, with Africa having the longest-running programs. Learn more about conservation efforts in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Link:https://denverzoo.org/field-conservation/

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Denver Zoo’s approach to conservation around the world focuses on applied research to guide community engagement, capacity building, protected area management, and science-based policy for lasting impact.