 | Giraffes at the African Rift Valley in the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo |
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is America’s only mountain zoo located in the United States featuring over 750 animals representing approximately 143 species, 35 of which are endangered from around the world. Experience breathtaking mountain scenery and city views while visiting the zoo.
The zoo was founded in 1926 by Spencer Penrose to house his collection of exotic animals and was deeded in 1938 as a non-profit public trust for the people of Colorado Springs. The mission of the trust is to provide recreation, education, conservation and scientific research in the field of zoology and related subjects. 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 Two male baby giraffes born March 25, 2010 and are the newest memebers to the zoo. One more birth is expected this spring. Western Lowland Gorilla Baby “Tumani” born January 31, 2007 and the new baby orangutan born April 4th 2007. Visit Tumani at Primate World 9 am to 5 pm and baby orangutan will be available for viewing from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily in the Primate World building.(Primate World remains open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) The African Rift Valley exhibit allows visitors up-close animal encounters and interactive learning experiences. Hand feed the zoological park’s world-renowned giraffe herd – the largest of any zoo in the world with over 20 giraffes in the heard. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Hours:
9 am - 6m Summer Months (Memorial Day weekent to Labor Day)
9 am - 5 pm All other months
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day the Zoo closes at 4 pm with last gate admission at 3 pm.
Check the calendar for Special Event dates and times.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Admission Price:
Adults ages 12 to 64 are $14.25
Seniors age 65 and above are $12.25
Childrenages 3 to 11 are $7.25
Children ages 2 and under are FREE
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo DISCOUNTS:
Military Discount $2.00 off regularly priced admission tickets with current military ID.
AAA Members - Adult& Child receive $2.00 off regularly priced admission tickets with a valid AAA Membership card. Please call for further information (719) 633-9925 ext. 111 or email info@cmzoo.org
Directions: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is located in southwest Colorado Springs on the side of Cheyenne Mountain. From Interstate 25, take exit 138 - Circle Drive, go west to the Broadmoor Hotel. Turn right at the hotel and follow the signs to the Zoo. *Updated April,2010 |