Animal Encounters in Louisville, CO

Search for grassland birds in Pawnee National Grassland

Get close to a sloth in a private encounter at his pace

Search Colorado’s Front Range for bald eagles and other raptors

Meet the binturong who smells like popcorn

Hike with a naturalist to spot alpine birds and learn park ecology

Get a closer look at a porcupine beyond the usual aquarium visit

Bird with comfort seating on easy-access Colorado nature stops

Join a zebra shark training session with aquarium biologists

Build a full-day Colorado wildlife tour with an expert guide

Help train an otter and pose for a photo

Get closer to armadillos, with opportunities for hands-on interaction

See sea turtle care in action

Go behind the scenes with an aquarium biologist

Help train a tortoise and get close enough to touch

Get a closer look at the aquarium's reptile ambassadors

See a serval's predatory adaptations in action

See a macaw's training in action and pose for a close-up photo

Learn birding basics, then practice on a guided Front Range trail walk

Scenic Trail Ridge Road drive with wildlife searching and a catered picnic

Explore animal care careers through hands-on work and behind-the-scenes access