Timeline
09:00
Arrive at the Denver Zoo as it opens. Head straight for Bear Mountain to see the bears in their simulated rock habitat before the crowds arrive. Take the Pioneer Train for a natural-gas-powered tour of the grounds.
11:00
Walk 13 minutes south from the zoo to Hooked on Colfax. This wifi-friendly café is open until 22:00, so it is a perfect spot for a late morning coffee and a home-baked pastry or quiche.
12:00
Walk 4 minutes north from the café to City Park. Spend the rest of your afternoon wandering the 330 acres, enjoying the lakes and sunshine. The Denver Zoo is just to the north, so you can easily retrace your steps or head back to the car.
Local tip
The Denver Zoo is open every day, but hours vary by season. Check the specific opening time for your visit date before you go. Hooked on Colfax is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Check before you go
- Verify the Denver Zoo opening hours for your specific date as they vary by season.
- Hooked on Colfax is open 07:00-22:00 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).