Denver zoo closes early over the weekend to prevent wild teens from pulling off TikTok-inspired ‘takeover’ trend By Caitlin McCormack Published June 30, 2025, 3:07 a.m. ET ...

Zoo staff weren't entirely sure what the takeover they put a stop to would've looked like, but knew they didn't want to see a repeat of the others that have cropped up around the country this summer.

After guilty plea, Denver gang leader sentenced to 33 years in prison The zoo plans to open at 7:30 a.m., which is earlier than normal. It will close at 1 p.m. instead of 8 p.m.