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SPRING & SUMMER PHOTOGRAPHY  Early Morning Photo Safari
at Denver Zoo
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Join us for early morning photography long before the zoo opens to the public at Denver Zoo (7 a.m. - see schedule below) with staff photographer Dave Parsons this spring and summer. (Rain or shine, tickets are non-refundable) Get the morning light on a variety of animals including Asian elephants, bighorn sheep, arctic wolves, eagles and many more! In addition to the early entry to the zoo, participants can enjoy an exclusive close-up photo session of macaws and raptors as well as a surprise animal! Photographers have the opportunity to explore on their own or join the group. The session is limited to 25 photographers, 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 years or older. Cost is $45 or $40 per person for members and includes a great variety of photographic opportunities for the entire day!
Photos taken at Denver Zoo are for your personal use only (including recreational use and photo contests). Commercial photography (for profit-making like stock photography) is prohibited without written permission from our Marketing department. Commercial photography fees start at $250 per image.  Schedule of Events:
Attendees will have the opportunity to follow this schedule with Photographer Dave Parsons, or enjoy the zoo on their own!
7:00 a.m. Meet at the main entrance.
7:15 a.m. Out in the Zoo photographing.
Join Dave Parsons or enjoy the zoo on your own.
9:00 a.m. Animal demonstration!
Special:
up-close photo opportunity at
the Conoco Wildlife Theater
9:30 a.m. Tropical Discovery opens for
photographers. (Opens to
public at 10:00 a.m.)
10 a.m. Continue on your own or meet
with Dave Parsons to get answers to your questions.
Also check out the feeding and show times!
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 What to bring:
- Camera/s with extra memory cards or film
- Variety of lenses from wide angle to zoom (macro lens is good for Tropical Discovery)
- Flash and/or flash extender
- Tripod/monopod (not necessary)
- Water
- Snacks and/or sack lunch (or buy your lunch at Samburu Grille)
- Sunscreen
- Light raincoat
- Insect repellent
- Please wear comfortable shoes and a watch
- Hat to protect from the sun
Animal areas available for early photography (Outdoor exhibits only. Some animals may not be on exhibit):
Predator Ridge - African wild dogs, lions, spotted hyenas
Felines - Amur leopards, jaguar, maned wolves, servals, striped hyenas, tigers
Northern Shores - arctic foxes, polar bears, sea lions, seals, wolves
Hoofed Animals - Bactrian & dromedary camels, cheetahs, bongo, African buffalo, eland, Przewalski’s wild horses, musk ox, reindeer, yak, zebras
Aviary - condors, eagles
Primate Panorama - colobus monkeys, hornbills
Bear & Sheep Mountains - Asiatic black bear, grizzly bear, coati, bighorn sheep, Dall’s sheep
Pachyderms - elephants
Download a Map of Animals on Exhibit - 178k PDF
Photos taken at Denver Zoo are for your personal use only (including recreational use and photo contests). Commercial photography (for profit-making like stock photography) is prohibited without written permission from our Marketing department. Commercial photography fees start at $250 per image. Tips for Zoo Wildlife Photography |
