Denver Zoo has broken ground on a sweeping $52 million expansion of its African savanna complex. The project, backed by a combination of city bonds and private philanthropy, is set to transform the zoo’s eastern campus into a 12-acre immersive landscape.
“We’ve dreamed of this for decades,” said Zoo Director Carl Novak. “Our animals deserve space that mirrors their natural environment, and our visitors deserve an encounter that’s nothing short of extraordinary.”
The new habitat will feature naturalistic terrain, elevated walkways, and a glass-walled viewing lodge where guests can watch giraffes feeding at eye level. Completion is expected in spring 2027.