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.

05/31/2026

Make the most of your summer adventure at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Explore the new admissions plaza, gift shop and Longneck Cafe, and catch a sneak peek of the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe opening later this summer. From up-close animal encounters and daily feedings to keeper talks, mountain views and sweet summer treats, there’s something exciting around every corner.

Grab your tickets for Moonlight on the Mountain! cmzoo.org/moonlightMoonlight on the Mountain (21-and-up)Thurs., June 25...
05/30/2026

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.

05/29/2026

On May 28, CMZoo President and CEO, Bob Chastain, was joined by Executive Vice President and incoming President and CEO, Dave Ruhl, CMZoo board members and staff, our retail partners, SSA, iiCON Construction and others to celebrate the Admissions Grand Opening! The Giraffe Center opens later this summer.

Remarks from Bob Chastain and Dave Ruhl kicked off the celebration of the brand-new admissions area, The 200 Project sculptures, the gift shop, and Longneck Café. African spurred tortoise, Chobe, even joined the festivities by biting through a browse ribbon to open the new admissions plaza.

Sign up to receive all construction-related updates via email at cmzoo.org/bobsblueprints.

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

Explore CMZoo’s June 2026 programs for all ages and interests — from Stroller Safaris to Dog Days at the Zoo and more! V...
05/29/2026

Explore CMZoo’s June 2026 programs for all ages and interests — from Stroller Safaris to Dog Days at the Zoo and more! Visit cmzoo.org/events for details. Advance registration is required, and spots are limited.

Mon., June 1 – Tues., June 30
Summer Camps – June
Ages: K to 8th grade
Information here: cmzoo.org/summercamp

Fri., June 5
Stroller Safari: Jungle Journey in June
Ages: 1 to 4 years old and their accompanying adult
Information here: cmzoo.org/familyprograms

Sat., June 6
Outdoor School Teen Community Workshop: Awaken the Wild
Ages: Middle School & High School
Information here: cmzoo.org/outdoorschool

Mon., June 8
Dog Days at the Zoo
Ages: All ages
Information here: cmzoo.org/dogdays

Thurs., June 11
Stroller Safari: Jungle Journey in June
Ages: 1 to 4 years old and their accompanying adult
Information here: cmzoo.org/familyprograms

Fri., June 19
Unique & Differing Needs Camp: Amazing Migrations
Ages: 7 to 11 years old
Information here: cmzoo.org/summercamp

Sat., June 20
Stroller Safari: Jungle Journey in June
Ages: 1 to 4 years old and their accompanying adult
Information here: cmzoo.org/familyprograms

Tues., June 23
Dog Days at the Zoo
Ages: All ages
Information here: cmzoo.org/dogdays

Wed., June 24
Stroller Safari: Jungle Journey in June
Ages: 1 to 4 years old and their accompanying adult
Information here: cmzoo.org/familyprograms

Thurs., June 25
Moonlight on the Mountain
Ages: 21-and-up
Information here: cmzoo.org/moonlight

05/28/2026

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

CMZoo board members and staff, our retail partners, SSA, iiCON Construction and others joined to celebrate the Admissions Grand Opening earlier this morning. African spurred tortoise, Chobe, bit through a browse ribbon to open the plaza. Staff and guests joined Chobe for a stroll up the new pathway to explore the new spaces.

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.

05/28/2026

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

As guests wind their way past The 200 Project, they’ll travel through a landscape of native plant and tree species on their way to the new gift shop and Longneck Café. Operated by the Zoo’s longtime retail partner, The SSA Group, the gift shop and Longneck Café will offer new merchandise, food, and beverage options to help guests kick off a great day at CMZoo. Advance timed tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org. Anytime rideshare tickets are always available at cmzoo.org/rideshare.

Follow along as Chobe, an African spurred tortoise, guides you through the new CMZoo entrance and exit!

Join us tomorrow, Thurs., May 28, to be among the first to explore the brand-new admissions area, 200 Project sculptures...
05/27/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thurs., May 28, to be among the first to explore the brand-new admissions area, 200 Project sculptures, gift shop, and Longneck café, along with a first look at the future International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe (the Giraffe Center), opening later this summer. 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.

As part of the Admissions Grand Opening, 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. These beautifully designed sculptures welcome guests at the Zoo’s entrance as part of the new admissions experience, offering a first glimpse of what’s ahead while celebrating the unique features that make giraffe so special.

As guests wind their way past The 200 Project, they’ll travel through a landscape of native plant and tree species on their way to the new gift shop and Longneck café. Operated by the Zoo’s longtime retail partner, The SSA Group, the gift shop and Longneck café will offer new merchandise, food, and beverage options to help guests kick off a great day at CMZoo.

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!) Home to the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe, established in 2022, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is recognized as a leader in giraffe care, and this new 12,000-square-foot giraffe barn and expanded yard reflects that expertise. The Giraffe Center brings together giraffe professionals from around the world and expands educational programs to improve and enrich the lives of giraffe in human care globally.

05/26/2026

Ever seen a gibbon enjoy a banana? CMZoo lar gibbons, Keoki and Holmes, have different banana-eating styles. Which is your favorite?

Join us on Thurs., May 28 to be among the first to explore the brand-new admissions area, 200 Project sculptures, gift s...
05/26/2026

Join us on Thurs., May 28 to be among the first to explore the brand-new admissions area, 200 Project sculptures, gift shop, and Longneck café, along with a first look at the future International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe (the Giraffe Center), opening later this summer. 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.

As part of the Admissions Grand Opening, 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. These beautifully designed sculptures welcome guests at the Zoo’s entrance as part of the new admissions experience, offering a first glimpse of what’s ahead while celebrating the unique features that make giraffe so special.

As guests wind their way past The 200 Project, they’ll travel through a landscape of native plant and tree species on their way to the new gift shop and Longneck café. Operated by the Zoo’s longtime retail partner, The SSA Group, the gift shop and Longneck café will offer new merchandise, food, and beverage options to help guests kick off a great day at CMZoo.

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!) Home to the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe, established in 2022, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is recognized as a leader in giraffe care, and this new 12,000-square-foot giraffe barn and expanded yard reflects that expertise. The Giraffe Center brings together giraffe professionals from around the world and expands educational programs to improve and enrich the lives of giraffe in human care globally.

Join us this Memorial Day in remembering and honoring the courageous military members who made the ultimate sacrifice fo...
05/25/2026

Join us this Memorial Day in remembering and honoring the courageous military members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

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