Nature Play with Denver Zoo
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 03/31/2023
Come play, learn, and connect with nature on The Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail. In this space, children have the freedom to leave the trail, climb under bushes, find bugs, dig in the soil, and immerse themselves in nature. Zoo educators play alongside children as they discover, encouraging them to observe, wonder and try. The Zofnass Barclay Family Nature Play Trail is made possible through the generosity of the Zofnass Barclay Family Foundation.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Open for family play:
- Open Thursday and Friday mornings.
- Days and hours vary seasonally, check back for updates
There are plenty of opportunities to nature play at Denver Zoo! Try these nature play ideas during your visit or in your own neighborhood:
- Make a Nature Collage: Collect natural objects like fallen leaves, small rocks, twigs and acorns. Use these special items to make a nature collage! Design a pattern, make a smiley face, create an animal or arrange them together any way you like.
- Look for Local Wildlife: We can find wildlife all around us, including here at Denver Zoo! Take a look around while walking on the path; up in the trees and in the sky. Do you see any local wildlife? Some common visitors are squirrels, geese and rabbits. What else can you find?
- Build a Bird’s Nest: Winter is one of the best times of year to spot local birds! Use your observation skills and see what feather friends you can find. Use twigs, leaves and other objects to build your own bird’s nest. Extra points if you can spot a real bird’s nest in a tree!
- Go for a Nature Color Hunt: On your next walk, see how many different colors you can find. Can you find a plant or animal that has: Green? Blue? Red? Black? Yellow? What other colors did you find?
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Denver ZooLocation:
2300 Steele St.
Denver, CO, 80205 United States
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Phone:
720-377-1400Contact name:
Denver Zoo
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
03/31/2023
Time:
Thursday and Friday mornings | Days and hours vary seasonally, check back for updates
Price:
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