Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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

Omo has the right idea: soaking up some sunshine and enjoying some pool time.
06/13/2026

Omo has the right idea: soaking up some sunshine and enjoying some pool time.

Tickets are going fast for Moonlight on the Mountain! cmzoo.org/moonlightMoonlight on the Mountain (21-and-up)Thurs., Ju...
06/12/2026

Tickets are going fast for Moonlight on the Mountain! cmzoo.org/moonlight

Moonlight on the Mountain (21-and-up)
Thurs., June 25, 2026
6 to 9:30 p.m.

— An adults-only evening to explore the Zoo after hours, with a relaxed, lively atmosphere
— Live music from talented local artists filling the Zoo
— Drone show
— Delicious food and refreshing drinks from local restaurants, breweries and more!

General admission tickets include:
— Complimentary souvenir sampling cup and spork to help keep this a waste-wise event
— All-inclusive beverage sampling from regional breweries, wineries, distilleries and coffee shops (while supplies last)
— All-inclusive food sampling from regional restaurants (while supplies last)
— Live bands bringing energy throughout the Zoo
— Sky Ride tickets available for $5 per person
— Most animal habitats are open from 6 to 9 p.m. (Habitats close at 9 p.m. Please note that Primate World is not open for this event.)
— $79.75 per person

VIP tickets are sold out!

Advance tickets are required. This is our most popular summer 21-and-up fundraiser event and is likely to sell out - so don't wait to get your tickets! As one of the only nonprofit AZA-accredited zoos in the U.S., these events help us continue our important work (and they're lots of fun)!

Want to showcase your musical talents, or food and/or beverage business at Moonlight on the Mountain? Contact [email protected] or call 719-424-7847.

Thanks to our Moonlight on the Mountain sponsors, Drive Toyota and Blue Federal Credit Union.

Sully is 10 months old!He is becoming more independent and confident in his interactions with the rest of the troop, oft...
06/12/2026

Sully is 10 months old!

He is becoming more independent and confident in his interactions with the rest of the troop, often exploring while his mom, Asha, keeps a watchful eye nearby. Sully has been spending more time around his dad, Goma, and aunt, Kwisha. As Sully has grown, Asha has become more comfortable with his interactions with the rest of the troop.

Sully seems especially interested in his dad, Goma, and is often seen following his lead. When Goma begins foraging, Sully is usually quick to join in. Aunt Kwisha and Sully have had some cute playful interactions and seem comfortable spending time near each other.

Visit the gorilla troop in Primate World during your next visit to CMZoo!

Do you have a favorite memory at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Step back in time with our Historic Photo Recreation Contest!Cho...
06/12/2026

Do you have a favorite memory at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Step back in time with our Historic Photo Recreation Contest!

Choose a beloved CMZoo photo from the past that you’d like to recreate.
Recreate the photo in your own creative way at CMZoo for a chance to win exciting prizes, including daytime admission passes, centennial swag, and a feature on CMZoo’s website and social media channels.
Submit two photos: your original historic photo and your recreated version at cmzoo.org/photo.
In September, winners will be contacted by email, and the winning photos along with the photographers’ names will be posted on social media. Please note, we will not send links via social media comments or private messages to announce winners. All winners will receive emails from our social media team ending in cmzoo.org.

Entries will be judged by CMZoo creative professionals based on creativity, originality, composition, storytelling, technical quality, and adherence to the contest theme.

Prizes will be awarded in the following three categories:
— Time Traveler Award (looks almost identical to the original)
— Plot Twist Award (funniest modern reinterpretation)
— Generations Later (best multi-generational recreation)

Submit your photos and learn more at cmzoo.org/photo. Happy recreating!

06/11/2026

We hope you enjoy the final episode of Bob's Blueprints, our video series that has been dedicated to keeping you updated on all things CMZoo construction the past seventeen episodes!

Two years ago, we announced that our 20-year President & CEO, Bob Chastain, is retiring after 30 years of service to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. As Bob prepares to retire at the end of this week, we invite you to join him one last time in the final episode of Bob's Blueprints. In this episode, Bob reflects on the final steps toward completing the Giraffe Center.

While this is the final episode of Bob's Blueprints, the journey to opening the Giraffe Center isn't over yet. Stay tuned to our social media channels for construction updates, sneak peaks, and exciting milestones as we count down to the Giraffe Center's opening later this summer.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along with Bob's Blueprints!

Members and guests can now explore CMZoo’s brand-new plaza, gift shop, and Longneck Café! The Giraffe Center will open...
06/10/2026

Members and guests can now explore CMZoo’s brand-new plaza, gift shop, and Longneck Café! The Giraffe Center will open later this summer.

Come check out the new additions for yourself! Advance timed tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org. Anytime rideshare tickets are always available at cmzoo.org/rideshare.

The brand-new admissions area has been transformed, with the vehicle road no longer running parallel to guest foot traffic. The area features new Quarters for Conservation (Q4C) kiosks. Every Zoo guest receives three “quarter” tokens representing the 75¢ Q4C allocation from their admission fee. Guests can vote for legacy conservation projects by placing their tokens in the corresponding kiosks.

CMZoo has installed six life-sized giraffe sculptures. This enormous installation, known as ‘The 200 Project,’ celebrates the more-than 200 giraffe calves born at the Zoo in support of the Giraffe Species Survival Plan.

As guests wind their way past The 200 Project, they'll travel through a landscape of native plants and trees on their way to the new gift shop and Longneck Café, operated by the Zoo's longtime retail partner, The SSA Group.

Guests will also get a first up-close look at the future Giraffe Center, opening later this summer. (Yes, guests can still visit and feed the giraffe every day while construction is completed!)

Follow Jabba’s lead and hop into Wednesday!
06/10/2026

Follow Jabba’s lead and hop into Wednesday!

Come celebrate National Skunk Day with us at CMZoo! To celebrate National Skunk Day, join us on Sat., June 13 or Sun., J...
06/09/2026

Come celebrate National Skunk Day with us at CMZoo! To celebrate National Skunk Day, join us on Sat., June 13 or Sun., June 14 for some skunk cuteness. Stop by The Loft between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to play some educational games, learn about skunks and participate in other family actives. Guests can meet a skunk and snap some photos from 10 to 11 a.m. and again from 2 to 3 p.m. each day! Advance regular daytime Zoo tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org. Rideshare tickets are always available.

, we have exciting baby news! Isabel recently had kits! The babies were born on May 9, 2026. The babies are often busy nursing, sleeping, and curiously nuzzling one another. Isabel and her six little ones appear to be doing well. It won’t be long before these kits are full of energy and exploring their home in The Loft.

Ready, set, slide!The playhill slides are open and ready for your next CMZoo adventure. Follow the path to the left of t...
06/09/2026

Ready, set, slide!

The playhill slides are open and ready for your next CMZoo adventure. Follow the path to the left of the slides to reach the top, then enjoy the ride down while taking in views of Colorado Springs through the slides' clear tops.

The playhill next to Grizzly Grill recently received some exciting upgrades! The refreshed space features cushy turf playhills, more outdoor seating and picnic areas, a bigger-than-ever dirt hill, and now, two new slides. Plus, a shaved ice truck is on site for the summer!

Slide a little extra fun into your next Zoo visit! Advance regular daytime Zoo tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org. Rideshare tickets are always available.

Grab your tickets for Moonlight on the Mountain! cmzoo.org/moonlightMoonlight on the Mountain (21-and-up)Thurs., June 25...
06/08/2026

Grab your tickets for Moonlight on the Mountain! cmzoo.org/moonlight

Moonlight on the Mountain (21-and-up)
Thurs., June 25, 2026
6 to 9:30 p.m.

— An adults-only evening to explore the Zoo after hours, with a relaxed, lively atmosphere
— Live music from talented local artists filling the Zoo
— Drone show
— Delicious food and refreshing drinks from local restaurants, breweries and more!

General admission tickets include:
— Complimentary souvenir sampling cup and spork to help keep this a waste-wise event
— All-inclusive beverage sampling from regional breweries, wineries, distilleries and coffee shops (while supplies last)
— All-inclusive food sampling from regional restaurants (while supplies last)
— Live bands bringing energy throughout the Zoo
— Sky Ride tickets available for $5 per person
— Most animal habitats are open from 6 to 9 p.m. (Habitats close at 9 p.m. Please note that Primate World is not open for this event.)
— $79.75 per person

VIP tickets are sold out!

Advance tickets are required. This is our most popular summer 21-and-up fundraiser event and is likely to sell out - so don't wait to get your tickets! As one of the only nonprofit AZA-accredited zoos in the U.S., these events help us continue our important work (and they're lots of fun)!

Want to showcase your musical talents, or food and/or beverage business at Moonlight on the Mountain? Contact [email protected] or call 719-424-7847.

Thanks to our Moonlight on the Mountain sponsors, Drive Toyota and Blue Federal Credit Union.

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