Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, takes guests and viewers Way Beyond Watching.
Hand-feed the famous giraffe herd at this AZA-accredited zoo, consistently ranked a top-ten zoo in the U.S. Explore its natural mountainside setting at 6,714+ ft. elev. and get closer than ever to rare, endangered and native animals. Waddle alongside penguins and visit hippos at Water’s Edge: Africa, opened in 2020. See grizzlies, wolves, mountain lions and a moose roam native Rocky Mountain habitats in its award-winning Rocky Mountain Wild habitats. Feel the roars of African lions. Open 365 days a year. Advance tickets required: cmzoo.org.
Mission
A leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo connects people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.
Vision
Every Kid. Every Time. Goosebumps!