The 23-year-old Nile hippo has relocated after the Denver Zoo decided to retire its long-standing hippo program.
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October 23, 2026
Denver Zoo Elephants Celebrate Annual Squash EventThe herd at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance smashed donated pumpkins to practice foraging skills.
October 16, 2026
Denver Zoo Welcomes First Southern White RhinosThe Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance introduces two male rhinos ahead of their public debut on October 16.
October 10, 2026
Artist Showcased Soft-Mount Taxidermy in DenverChandra Ahlquist displayed 22 posable animal mounts at The Oddities and Curiosities Expo.
October 2, 2026
Bear Raided Denver Garage and CarA wild bear broke into a private garage in Denver to forage for food and investigate a parked vehicle.
September 24, 2026
Denver Zoo Will Receive Two Southern White RhinosThe facility will welcome two rhinos in mid-October 2026 after completing major habitat renovations.
September 21, 2026
Rescued Big Cats Arrived at Denver AirportFifteen lions and tigers from a closed Argentinian zoo have been relocated to a sanctuary in Keenesburg, Colorado.
