Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  • Home
  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Have a WILD adventure at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Advance e-tickets required | cmzoo.org Colorado Springs is home to America’s mountain Zoo.
(51612)

Located at 6,714+ feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and natural mountainside. Go at , thanks to the unique design of the Zoo’s animal habitats. Our staff is committed to helping guests form personal connections with our animals that inspire them to protect wildlife and wild places. Hand-feed one of the largest reticulated gir

affe herds in the world, watch grizzlies swim with trout, hop next to red-necked wallabies, waddle alongside African penguins, and get hands on with some of the Zoo’s smaller residents in The Loft. Visit 365 days a year for family fun at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Advance e-tickets are required. Please reserve your tickets at cmzoo.org/visit. Every visit to CMZoo is conservation in action. Our guests have raised nearly $6 million dollars for frontline conservation partners around the world, through our Quarters for Conservation program, established in 2008. 75¢ from every admission goes to Quarters for Conservation.

Penguin chick: juvenile plumage edition.
24/07/2025

Penguin chick: juvenile plumage edition.

Join us tomorrow to celebrate the 10th birthday of Aysan (pronounced ICE-on), one of our Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths! Mar...
24/07/2025

Join us tomorrow to celebrate the 10th birthday of Aysan (pronounced ICE-on), one of our Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths! Mark your calendars for Fri., July 25, and get your advance tickets to join in the festivities. The birthday party will take place both inside and outside Scutes Family Gallery, where you can enjoy family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to noon. This birthday party is presented alongside our partners, Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Join us for these fun activities from 10 a.m. until noon!
— Learn about sloths from the amazing team of docents and their biofacts at booths near the sloths.
— Make a birthday card for Aysan!
— Visit Children’s Colorado photo booth – complete with animal and sloth photo props!
— Participate in healthy activities, led by our partners at Children’s Colorado.
10:30 a.m. — Get to know the sloth family and fun facts about sloths during a special Sloth Keeper Talk.
11 a.m. — Help sing happy birthday to Aysan, and watch a special guest from Children’s Colorado meet Aysan up-close and give her birthday ‘cake.’

While all the activities are free, advance Zoo tickets are required. You can get your tickets at cmzoo.org. Learn more about Aysan here: https://www.cmzoo.org/news/archive/public-and-media-invited-to-sloth-birthday-party-on-fri-july-25-at-cheyenne-mountain-zoo/

We ❤️ our animal care teams!It's National Zoo Keeper Week, and this week — and every week — we want to highlight the inc...
23/07/2025

We ❤️ our animal care teams!

It's National Zoo Keeper Week, and this week — and every week — we want to highlight the incredible people who help us all connect with wildlife and wild places. Thanks for all you do for the animals in your care, the people in our community and the species worldwide who benefit from your dedication and passion.

23/07/2025

Asha had her baby! This bundle of joy was born in the early hours of Mon., July 21, 2025. Asha, a 32-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, and her new baby still seem to be doing well. The baby has hit the milestones that indicate it is strong, including nursing and clinging to its mom. Watch the birth announcement here: https://www.facebook.com/CMZoo/videos/1942658653190851

22/07/2025

They grow up so fast! It feels like just yesterday Sparrow was cuddled up in the nest box… now Sparrow is waddling with confidence alongside the penguin flock and CMZoo guests.

21/07/2025

There were hushed moments of pure joy at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo this morning, as a small group of Primate World keepers and staff gathered to adore the Zoo’s newest addition: a brand-new gorilla baby bundle of joy born in the early hours of Mon., July 21, 2025.

Asha, a 32-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, and her new baby seem to be doing well. The baby has hit the milestones that indicate it is strong, including nursing and clinging to its mom.

“Asha is sitting and lying down with the baby and gently patting its back, which is really adorable,” Ashton Asbury, Primate World animal keeper, says. “The baby hangs onto Asha while she’s moving around and she supports it with one hand. They’re bonding really well, and we have seen her licking the baby’s head and grooming it.”

First-time dad, Goma, is showing interest in the baby, too.

“He seems to want to stick close to her and the baby,” Ashton says. “I heard him making happy gorilla grumbles at them, and Asha is doing a good job of showing him the baby while keeping a comfortable distance.”

It has been nearly 13 years since a gorilla was born at CMZoo. This little one is Asha’s third baby and the first for silverback dad, Goma. Asha was born at CMZoo on Oct. 5, 1992. Thirty-four-year-old Goma moved to CMZoo, in 2016, on a breeding recommendation from the Western Lowland Gorilla Species Survival Plan, supported by Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited organizations, including CMZoo.

Primate World is open to the public and will continue to be as long as Asha and the troop continue to do well. Asha’s care team will continue to monitor her and the baby – and the troop’s overall dynamic – and make adjustments as needed.

The s*x and weight of the gorilla baby are not known yet. As long as keepers observe that baby and mom are doing well, they will continue to let Asha take the lead on providing care. The baby will likely cling to Asha for the first several weeks, but will start getting to know its dad, Goma, and ‘aunt’ Kwisha (who is unrelated genetically, but grew up with Asha and had a relationship with both of her offspring), as long as Asha is comfortable.

Asha is an experienced mother. She has welcomed two previous babies to the world during her time at CMZoo, both of whom now live in troops at other zoos. Although the goal is to let Asha take the lead on newborn care, her supportive team is ready to help if the need arises. As a first-time dad, Goma has been participating in training with his care team that aims to improve his comfort around the baby.

Following Cheyenne Mountain Zoo tradition, the baby will be named after he or she is at least 30 days old. CMZoo will provide updates on social media channels and in newsletter updates.

Get ready for a magical night on the mountain with live music, delicious bites and CMZoo animals at Tails, Tunes & Taste...
21/07/2025

Get ready for a magical night on the mountain with live music, delicious bites and CMZoo animals at Tails, Tunes & Tastes! Grab your advance tickets at cmzoo.org/tails.

Join us for an adults-only (21+) evening of sips, bites and scenic views on the side of the mountain. Local musicians will set the mood while you wander the Zoo and enjoy unlimited small plates, two included drinks and access to cash bars throughout the night. Don’t miss your chance to treat yourself to a night of flavor, fun and furry friends!

Dates:
— Thurs., July 31, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
— Thurs., Aug. 28, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
— Thurs., Sept. 25, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Prices: $64.75 per person. Advance tickets required.

Thanks to our Tails, Tunes & Tastes sponsor, Drive Toyota!

Event Details:
– Advance tickets are required.
– This evening event is for adults 21-and-up only (no children or infants). IDs must be presented on event night. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.)
– Unlimited small plates and two drink tickets are included with your ticket. Drink tickets must be used the evening of the event. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.
– Most animal areas will be open all evening. (Note: Primate World and My Big Backyard will be closed during this event, and the penguin and grizzly bear areas will close at dusk.)
– Live musical entertainment throughout the Zoo.
– Mountaineer Sky Ride is weather dependent. $4 for Zoo members, $5 for non-members.
– Dress for a night of dancing, but remember you will be walking up and down the hills of the Zoo!
– Designate a driver, or better yet, don’t drive at all! Take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Lyft or Uber.

Paws your scroll and take a moment to appreciate Chewy! Our Amur tiger is named for his signature “Chewbacca” sounds of ...
21/07/2025

Paws your scroll and take a moment to appreciate Chewy! Our Amur tiger is named for his signature “Chewbacca” sounds of pure contentment. What do you love about Chewy?

Help us celebrate Omo’s 4th birthday with a hippo Wild Adopt package! For $65 (plus shipping & handling), you’ll receive...
20/07/2025

Help us celebrate Omo’s 4th birthday with a hippo Wild Adopt package!

For $65 (plus shipping & handling), you’ll receive a cuddly Omo plush, an official adoption certificate, a fact sheet about hippos, a full-color photo of Omo, and recognition as an adoptive parent on our website. Every adoption helps support the care and enrichment that all of our animals receive, including Omo! Whether you're looking to adopt a hippo for a friend, family member, or just because you love Omo, it's a perfect way to help celebrate Omo's birthday. These packages are only available while supplies last, so don’t wait - make Omo’s day extra special and bring home a wild gift to remember.

You can order your hippo adoption package at https://www.cmzoo.org/support/adopt-an-animal/adopt-choices-for-hippos/.

Join us to celebrate the 10th birthday of Aysan (pronounced ICE-on), one of our Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths! Mark your ca...
19/07/2025

Join us to celebrate the 10th birthday of Aysan (pronounced ICE-on), one of our Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths! Mark your calendars for Fri., July 25, and get your advance tickets to join in the festivities. The birthday party will take place both inside and outside Scutes Family Gallery, where you can enjoy family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to noon. This birthday party is presented alongside our partners, Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Join us for these fun activities from 10 a.m. until noon!
— Learn about sloths from the amazing team of docents and their biofacts at booths near the sloths.
— Make a birthday card for Aysan!
— Visit Children’s Colorado photo booth – complete with animal and sloth photo props!
— Participate in healthy activities, led by our partners at Children’s Colorado.
10:30 a.m. — Get to know the sloth family and fun facts about sloths during a special Sloth Keeper Talk.
11 a.m. — Help sing happy birthday to Aysan, and watch a special guest from Children’s Colorado meet Aysan up-close and give her birthday ‘cake.’

While all the activities are free, advance Zoo tickets are required. You can get your tickets at cmzoo.org. Learn more about Aysan here: https://www.cmzoo.org/news/archive/its-a-sloth-birthday-party-celebrate-aysan-on-friday-july-25/

Get ready for a magical night on the mountain with live music, delicious bites and CMZoo animals at Tails, Tunes & Taste...
18/07/2025

Get ready for a magical night on the mountain with live music, delicious bites and CMZoo animals at Tails, Tunes & Tastes! Grab your advance tickets at cmzoo.org/tails.

Join us for an adults-only (21+) evening of sips, bites and scenic views on the side of the mountain. Local musicians will set the mood while you wander the Zoo and enjoy unlimited small plates, two included drinks and access to cash bars throughout the night. Don’t miss your chance to treat yourself to a night of flavor, fun and furry friends!

Dates:
— Thurs., July 31, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
— Thurs., Aug. 28, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
— Thurs., Sept. 25, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Prices: $64.75 per person. Advance tickets required.

Thanks to our Tails, Tunes & Tastes sponsor, Drive Toyota!

Event Details:
– Advance tickets are required.
– This evening event is for adults 21-and-up only (no children or infants). IDs must be presented on event night. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.)
– Unlimited small plates and two drink tickets are included with your ticket. Drink tickets must be used the evening of the event. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.
– Most animal areas will be open all evening. (Please note that Primate World will not be open during this event and the penguin building will close at 8:30 p.m.)
– Live musical entertainment throughout the Zoo.
– Mountaineer Sky Ride is weather dependent. $4 for Zoo members, $5 for non-members.
– Dress for a night of dancing, but remember you will be walking up and down the hills of the Zoo!
– Designate a driver, or better yet, don’t drive at all! Take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Lyft or Uber.

Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cheyenne Mountain Zoo posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo:

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Share