Hang out with the animals at the Denver Zoo. You'll see over 3,500 animals like pandas, flamingos, monkeys, lions, gorillas, tigers, hippopotamuses, snakes, fish, hyenas, and turtles. The 80-acre zoo houses its animals in habitats that best replicate the animal's natural environment.
Admire the contributions made by African-Americans to the local, national and global art community at the Colorado Black Arts Festival. Artists from around the world showcase their talents through the festival's exhibits, programs and performances. Music, food and fun are a staple for this event and the CBAF is proud to be one of the top five, largest African-American arts festivals in the nation.
Step onto the scene in Denver's oldest neighborhood, the Lower Downtown Historical District. LoDo is home to restaurants, shopping, bars, clubs, art galleries, and venues like Coors Field and Pepsi Center. Take a walking tour of the area and soak in the culture, history and beauty of this Denver treasure.