The Denver Zoo will shutter for 9 days in February and March for “vital improvements” as part of a water main replacement, officials said Tuesday afternoon.
The 127-year-old cultural institution on the edge of City Park will be closed to guests on specific days in February and March as workers replace a water main, the Zoo posted on Facebook. The closure dates are Feb. 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, and 26, and March 3, 4, and 5.”
The construction project, with $3.2 million in funding from the City and County of Denver, will replace the 50-year-old water main line in the name of preventative maintenance.
The project is “essential to ensuring the health and safety of our people and animals while helping us continue to provide the best possible wildlife experience,” according to the Zoo’s website. “We appreciate your understanding as we make these vital improvements and remain committed to creating an environment where both wildlife and our community can thrive.”
The zoo — now known as the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance — rarely closes, even in frigid temperatures, so this project is a rare turn.
However, zoo employees are making the most of the closure by finishing necessary maintenance and improvements, officials wrote, “such as removing Zoo Lights displays, upgrading pathways, and working on various projects to enhance the visitor experience.”
The project is expected to span several months, officials said.
Learn more at denverzoo.org/zootales/the-water-main-event.
