Elitch Gardens (Original Location)

The story

America's first female zoo owner created Denver's beloved amusement park, and arsonists torched it after it closed.

Everything that was here

• 1890–1994

  Elitch Gardens (Original Location)Amusement Park

  America's first female zoo owner created Denver's beloved amusement park, and arsonists torched it after it closed.

  See the map in 1891 →
• 1890–1994

  Original Elitch GardensAmusement Park

  America's first female zoo owner transformed an apple orchard into Denver's beloved amusement park, with P.T. Barnum and Tom Thumb attending opening day.

  See the map in 1891 →

Nearby history