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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside zoo, located southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado on Cheyenne Mountain in the United States. It has a large selection of animals and great views of the region. It is located adjacent to where Ski Broadmoor used to be located, high above the Broadmoor Hotel. Not only can Cheyenne Mountain Zoo boast of being one of only two mountain zoos in the United States (the other being Mill Mountain Zoo in Virginia), but they also claim to have the largest herd of Reticulated giraffes in the United States. The animal collection includes over 30 endangered species. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Mr. Penrose deeded the Zoo as a non-profit public trust to the people of Colorado Springs. The Zoo is one of a handful of accredited zoos in the nation that operates without local tax support, depending on admissions, membership dues, donations and grants for funding. At the present moment, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mix of old and new exhibits. In 2003 the zoo opened a large African complex which features its giraffe herd along with red river hogs, meerkats, zebra, lesser kudu antelope, kori bustards and other ground birds. The Primate World exhibit features Lion-tailed macaques, Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, siamangs, and western lowland gorillas, all in large naturalistic enclosures. Asian Highlands displays Amur tigers, Pallas cats, and Amur leopards. The zoo is a leader in breeding and reintroduction efforts for the Mexican gray wolf, and this work is reflected in their superb Wolf Woods exhibit. The Zoo has also been actively involved with the Species Survival Plan (SSP) for black-footed ferrets since 1990, and is one of only five zoos in the world propagating this critically endangered species. Other animal highlights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo include Nile hippopotamuses, African lions, Rocky Mountain goats, naked mole rats, and African elephants. The zoo is one of only three institutions outside South America to display mountain tapir. Admission to the Zoo includes the Russell Tutt Scenic Highway and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.

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    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

    Phone: 719-633-9925   |  

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      05/02/08- Ongoing

      Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 2, 2008 - Ongoing As America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is uniquely suited to showcase Rocky Mountain wildlife in its natural setting. The Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit complex connects you with the wild heritage of the Rocky Mountain region–offering surprising, engaging and memorable encounters with moose, mountain lions, North American river otters, lynx, bald eagles and grizzly bears.

      01/01/08- Ongoing

      Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo January 1, 2008 - Ongoing An opportunity to get in tune with the animal in us all is always available at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Featuring unique exhibit spaces including the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibition, the zoo is a showcase for perennial family favorites like giraffe feeding, peacock plumage preening, wallaby wonderment, monkey madness and let's not forget the spectacular views of the city offered by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's unique position as the nation's only mountain zoo! A little background...

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  • Current Events

    05/02/08- Ongoing

    Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 2, 2008 - Ongoing As America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is uniquely suited to showcase Rocky Mountain wildlife in its natural setting. The Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit complex connects you with the wild heritage of the Rocky Mountain region–offering surprising, engaging and memorable encounters with moose, mountain lions, North American river otters, lynx, bald eagles and grizzly bears.

    01/01/08- Ongoing

    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Presented by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo January 1, 2008 - Ongoing An opportunity to get in tune with the animal in us all is always available at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Featuring unique exhibit spaces including the new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibition, the zoo is a showcase for perennial family favorites like giraffe feeding, peacock plumage preening, wallaby wonderment, monkey madness and let's not forget the spectacular views of the city offered by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's unique position as the nation's only mountain zoo! A little background...

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    05/19/12	Run to the Shrine Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    04/07/12	Easter EGGStravaganZOO Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/09/11- 01/01/12	Electric Safari Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    10/28/11- 10/30/11	Boo at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/19/11	Stargazing Night #3 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/04/11	Moonlight on the Mountain Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    07/22/11	Stargazing Night #2 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    07/09/11- 07/10/11	23rd Annual Teddy Bear Days Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    05/21/11	Run to the Shrine 5K/10K Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    04/06/11- 04/23/11	Preschool Zoo Discovery: "1, 2 Count the Zoo" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/26/11- 03/27/11	Family Ed-ventures: Zootastic Re-creations" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/05/11- 03/06/11	Family Ed-ventures: "Madagascar Mammals" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/02/11- 03/19/11	Preschool Zoo Discovery: "It is Easy Being Green" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/26/11- 02/27/11	Family Ed-ventures: "Large and in Charge" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/05/11- 02/06/11	Family Ed-ventures: "Animal Sweethearts" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/02/11- 02/19/11	Preschool Zoo Discovery: "Howl, Hiss & Honk" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    01/29/11- 01/30/11	Family Ed-ventures: "Striped Safari" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    01/15/11- 01/16/11	Family Ed-ventures: "Brrr-izly Bear" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    01/12/11- 01/29/11	Preschool Zoo Discovery: "Creature Features" Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/27/10- 12/30/10	Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Winter Camp: Cool Cats Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/21/10	Signing Santa Night at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/20/10- 12/23/10	Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Winter Camp: Icy Adventures Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/18/10	Santa Brunch Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/17/10- 01/02/11	Electric Safari 20th Anniversary Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    10/22/10- 10/31/10	Boo at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/05/10	Moonlight on the Mountain Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/28/09- 12/30/09	Amazing Adaptations Winter Camp Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/21/09- 12/23/09	Snow Survival Winter Camp Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    09/29/09	Homeschool Class: Around the World Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    09/26/09	Color Crazy Family Program Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    09/19/09- 09/20/09	Father and Son Wild Night Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    09/08/09	Homeschool Class: Around the World Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    09/04/09	Stargazing Series at Mountaineer Sky Ride Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/27/09	Mountaineer Mixer Series - African Dance & South African Wine Tasting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/14/09	Stargazing Series Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/06/09	Mountaineer Mixer - Classical Night Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    07/23/09- 09/10/09	Mountaineer Mixer Series Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    06/25/09	Mountaineer Mixer Series - Jazz Night Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/26/09	Career Day at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/24/09	Spring Fling! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/21/09- 03/29/09	Dinosaur Days at Mountaineer Sky Ride Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/14/09	Be a Vet for a Day Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    03/08/09	Spring Forward at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/21/09	Animal Relationships Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/14/09	Romantic Ride through the Sky Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/14/09	The Mating Game Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/14/09	Valentines at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    02/03/09	Animal Valentines Homeschool Class Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/05/08- 01/04/09	Winter Wildland Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    10/17/08- 10/26/08	Boo at the Zoo 2008 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    10/11/08	Butterflies and Friends Live Auction and Raffle Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/21/08	3rd Annual Moonlight on the Mountain Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/16/08	Fiesta Latina at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 2008 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    12/07/07- 01/01/08	Electric Safari Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    10/19/07- 10/28/07	Boo at the Zoo! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    08/11/07	Fiesta Latina at the Zoo Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    07/21/07- 07/22/07	Teddy Bear Days Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
    05/11/07- 09/03/07	Budgie Buddies Cheyenne Mountain Zoo