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• Adorable baby sloth new to Pueblo Zoo

  November 26, 2012 6:41 PM

  There's a new addition to the Pueblo Zoo. Meet Han, a two-toed sloth born on October 24. Yes, that's Han, as in Han Solo from Star Wars. Except this is Han "Slolo." Get it? Slow-lo? Very creative. The crew chose that to keep the Star Wars theme... more »

• Costumed kids take over the Pueblo Zoo

  October 27, 2012 6:02 PM

  Between the kids in costumes and the animals, it was an overload of cute at the Pueblo Zoo! Their annual Zoo Boo today was a chance for kids to experience the animals through zookeeper talks. Plus, of course, they were able to get lots of candy and toys throughout the... more »

• Warm weather helps some businesses Play Video

  March 28, 2012 7:47 PM

  Our warm weather is great for some businesses. We all enjoy spending time outdoors on beautiful days, so we have a look at what the sunshine means for the bottom line. Most people crave sweets any time of the year, regardless of the weather, but this March, ice... more »

• Pueblo Zoo offers half price admission

  March 14, 2012 2:38 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo will offer half price admission for one day during Spring Break. On Wednesday, March 28, adults will be admitted for $4 and children for $3. The Pueblo Zoo is located in City Park on Pueblo's southside. Click here for more information. more »

• "Zoo Boo" for Pueblo

  October 22, 2011 2:02 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo had more critters crawling around than usual on Saturday; that's because it's the "Zoo Boo". The Zoo put on special events for the kids, like trick-or-treating and educational exhibits. Kids in costume got in for free. Organizers say this is one of the Zoo's big... more »

• Zoo announces Cheerios drive

  August 15, 2011 1:40 PM

  Saving money on family fun this weekend can be as easy as a trip to the cereal cabinet. The Pueblo Zoo is offering half-priced admission on Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21 to each person who brings a new box of Cheerios with them. They're calling it Cheerio Weekend and... more »

• National birds arrive at Pueblo Zoo

  June 7, 2011 3:47 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo has added two bald eagles which were injured in the wild. Parker and Freedom arrived at the zoo in May from Utah. Freedom the larger of the pair is a female, Parker is a male. The eagles were found malnourished and injured. Both of them had... more »

• Bald Eagles to begin second life at Pueblo Zoo

  May 16, 2011 12:49 PM

  A pair of Bald Eagles are coming to the Pueblo Zoo this week after completing their rehabilitation at a wildlife rescue center in Utah. The male and female birds of prey were recently given approval to be moved to the zoo. The male, named Parker, was found with a... more »

• Zoo's $2.5 million project will include Rhinos

  December 9, 2010 7:12 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo has big construction plans, which include adding a new Black Rhino exhibit. The zoo is trying to raise $2.5 million for the project. The first is to build a new learning center near the entrance which will be as big or bigger than the existing building. The... more »

• 50th penguin born to Pueblo Zoo

  August 10, 2010 9:02 PM

  Meet Freedom no, not the political idea, the baby penguin. Freedom was named through a contest at the Pueblo Zoo. The name stuck because Freedom is the 50th African penguin to be born at the zoo. Freedom is about 12 weeks old and the reason we're not saying if it's... more »

• Summer zoo camp offers learning experience

  June 29, 2010 5:51 PM

  The Pueblo Zoo will offer two more summer camps for kids who want to learn about animals. • July 12 - 16 - "No Legs, 2 Legs, 4 Legs" (Kindergarten through 2nd grade) • July 19 - 23 - "Asian Adventure" (3rd and 4th grade) Camps... more »

• Animal art to be offered in Pueblo for Earth Day

  April 13, 2010 1:27 PM

  Pueblo Zoo animals have been painting in anticipation of Earth Day. On April 24 and 25 visitors will be able to view and purchase art created by our resident animals and some talented zookeepers. All proceeds from sales will go toward conservation programs. In addition to being able to... more »

• ElectriCritters at the Pueblo Zoo

  December 10, 2009 4:53 PM

  Now that temperatures are warming up a bit, the Pueblo Zoo has reopened, featuring its annual holiday light extravaganza - ElectriCritters. Visitors are surrounded by more than 250,000 twinkling lights and entertained by over 100 lighted critter figures, many of them animated. Two new animated animals this year... more »

• ElectriCritters at the Pueblo Zoo

  November 12, 2009 12:24 PM

  Decorating is underway at the Pueblo Zoo for the annual holiday light extravaganza - ElectriCritters. Visitors will be surrounded by more than 250,000 twinkling lights and entertained by over 100 lighted critter figures, many of them animated. Two new animated animals have been added this year: a snapping alligator and... more »

• ZOOBOO at the Pueblo Zoo this weekend

  October 21, 2009 7:03 PM

  The animals at the Pueblo Zoo are ready for Halloween--the zoo is hosting ZOOBOO this weekend, from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday and 12:30-3:30 Sunday. Indoor crafts, up-close animal encounters, and keeper talks are scheduled throughout the weekend. The zoo is stocking up on pumpkins for critters great... more »

• Free admission for seniors at the Pueblo Zoo

  September 10, 2009 11:57 AM

  Seniors have the opportunity to visit the Pueblo Zoo for free through Friday. It's Senior Week at the zoo. The zoo is home to over 400 animals of 130 species,featuring beautifully landscaped grounds that lead to Serengeti Safari, North American Grasslands, the Australian Outback, and an Asian Adventure. Indoors... more »