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Reptiles and Amphibians

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    Most badass alligator photo ever: The rest of the story

    Earlier this week, we told you about a mind-blowing photo we came across on the otherwise ho-hum Alamosa County website. But the badassery isn't courtesy of the county itself. Instead, officials politely informed us that the credit belongs to Jay Young, manager of Colorado Gators Reptile Park.

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    Robert Jadin's "Venomous Snakes" slithers into CU's Museum of Natural History

    Slither up to Boulder tonight to hear herpetologist Robert Jadin lecture on "Venomous Snakes," including a new breed of pit-viper snakes belonging to the genus crotalus. "Many different biodiversities exist and have yet to be discovered," he says. Earth has just as much to be discovered on the surfa ... More >>

  • Music

    March 1, 2012

    Crocodiles

    Friday, March 2, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • News

    February 9, 2012

    The Colorado Music Hall of Fame isn't the state's only claim to fame

    Friday, March 2, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Salamanders to join list of official Colorado trees, insects, icons and more?

    Tiger Salamander. ​Is the Western Tiger Salamander about to become Colorado's official state amphibian? Students across the state drafted a bill (carried by Representative Angela Williams) calling for just that. And if it passes in both houses the way it did the Agriculture, Livestock and Nat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    How to get my job: Reptile Caretaker

    ​It takes a certain type of person to step into an alligator pen or to play with a giant snake, but Jay Young of Colorado Gators Reptile Park in Mosca does just that, every single day. We caught up with him to see if our fantasies of living in reptile utopia -- riding giant tortoises and wrest ... More >>

  • Music

    July 21, 2011

    Buckethead

    Thursday, July 21, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

  • Calendar

    June 23, 2011

    Creature Comfort

    Thursday, July 21, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

  • Film

    April 7, 2011

    The Elephant in the Living Room lands at the Oriental Theater

    Thursday, July 21, Gothic Theatre, 303-788-0984.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Groundhogs and prairie dogs: What happens when five other animals see their shadows

    Less consequential than the groundhog, but still.​Everybody knows that, when a groundhog sees its shadow, it means there will be six more weeks of winter; lesser known is that, when a prairie dog sees its shadow, it means there will be a buy-one-get-one-free day at the Denver Zoo on Sunday -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Crocodiles at Larimer Lounge, 1/22/11

    Tom MurphyCrocodiles​ CROCODILES With Hearts In Space and Overcasters 01.22.11 | Larimer Lounge With the stage bathed in shifting hues provided by Shane Williams, Overcasters opened its set with a new song -- something a little more on the bluesy and noisy side of the band's repertoire. Whil ... More >>

  • Music

    January 20, 2011

    Crocodiles

    Saturday, January 22, Larimer Lounge, 303-291-1007.

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Lions and tacos and beers, oh my!

    Would Simba look cuter tucked inside a taco?​Okay, what the heck is in the water in Arizona? (Not that there is much water in Arizona.) First a Scottsdale restaurant offers an Easter meal with an entire rabbit menu, then it does a Christmas dinner featuring reindeer. And now a Tucson joint is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Denver Zoo's new animal babies: Four itty-bitty Komodo dragons with teeth that could kill you

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2010

    The Amazing Amazon

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • News

    October 1, 2009

    From the week of October 1, 2009

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2008

    Shmuck

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 6, 2008

    Vacation in Hell

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2008

    Look of the Day - Amy

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2008

    Rattlesnake Murder Plot Acquittal

    Dave Parsons/Denver Zoo​ Here's to you, Hagrid. The Denver Zoo is hatching dragons! In the past week, four Komodo dragons have hatched at the zoo. And the keepers are expecting even more: Four eggs remain in the incubator. Even though Komodo dragons are lizards, and lizards aren't that cute, ... More >>

  • Music

    June 21, 2007

    John Doe Rises Again

    An ex-member of X puts poetry in motion.

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    What's So Funny

    An ex-member of X puts poetry in motion.

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2004

    Wild Denver

    Predator Ridge transforms the Denver Zoo

  • Food & Drink

    March 25, 2004

    Best Burger

    Cherry Creek Grill

  • Dining

    November 6, 2003

    Drink of the Week

    Cherry Creek Grill

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2003

    On the Road Again

    This state was designed for explorers -- and a 1986 Jeep Wagoneer.

  • Food & Drink

    March 27, 2003

    Best Deli Sandwich

    Salvaggio's Deli

  • Dining

    September 12, 2002

    Drink of the Week

    Dirty Alligator

  • Music

    November 16, 2000

    Sounds Like Fun!

    Muse

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best monsters

    Dragons of Komodo Denver Zoo

  • Music

    July 9, 1998

    The Buck Stops Here

    As part of Tuatara, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck heads in new musical directions.

  • News

    September 26, 1996

    Extinct Possibilities

    Once Gary Staab found his calling, the rest was pre-history.

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