Things To Do in Cole
Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery
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Things to Know
Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery is an indoor tropical exhibit at the Denver Zoo known for its camouflaged animals, exotic fish, and reptiles including albino alligators, located within the zoo's main grounds.
Visitors consistently praise this as one of the zoo's standout exhibits, with its lush warm environment and impressive collection of tropical frogs, fish, and reptiles making it especially rewarding for those who enjoy spotting camouflaged wildlife.
- ✓exceptional variety of tropical fish and reptiles including striking albino alligators
- ✓warm and humid indoor environment that feels authentically tropical
- ✓excellent for families with small children and highly educational
- ✓abundant live plants and animals create an immersive atmosphere
- ✓rewarding experience for spotting camouflaged creatures blending into their environment
- ⚠limited seating near exhibits for disabled visitors, requiring them to strain to see animals comfortably
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsMadison Dixon
2 years ago
Such a beautiful place in the Denver zoo. It's always my favorite place to go to try and find all the little critters camouflage to their environment. Also has an amazing amount of fish and reptiles. The albino alligators are such a cook sight to see.
Surbrus “Wrath” Gonzales
3 years ago
It's a lot of fun if you like animals, lots of amazing exhibits. It would be 5 stars if there were more places for Disabled people to sit down near the exhibits so we could see without straining ourselves.
Orly Liba
3 years ago
Probably our favorite location at the zoo. In addition to being warm and humid (in a good way!) It displays beautiful animals like tropical frogs and fish.
Charles Farnsworth
a year ago
This is a great place to take your small children there is a great selection of smaller animals and fish very educational and it's a fun time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery worth it in Cole?
Visitors consistently praise this as one of the zoo's standout exhibits, with its lush warm environment and impressive collection of tropical frogs, fish, and reptiles making it especially rewarding for those who enjoy spotting camouflaged wildlife. Known for: warm humid haven for tropical animal lovers.
What do visitors love about Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery?
exceptional variety of tropical fish and reptiles including striking albino alligators warm and humid indoor environment that feels authentically tropical excellent for families with small children and highly educational abundant live plants and animals create an immersive atmosphere rewarding experience for spotting camouflaged creatures blending into their environment
Is there anything to know before visiting Schlessman Family Foundation Tropical Discovery?
limited seating near exhibits for disabled visitors, requiring them to strain to see animals comfortably
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