CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO

Welcome! Voted  "Best Place for Family Fun"  five consecutive years  by The Gazette. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 USA (719)633-9925 info@cmzoo.org Fax (719)633-2254

INFORMATION THINGS TO SEE & DO About the Zoo Animal Happenings Admission Fees Carousel Address & Phone of the Zoo Contact Area Bus - Mtn. Metro to Zoo(Summer only) Education Programs Directions & Map to the Zoo Events Calendar E-mail us Featured Exhibits Freq. Asked Questions Giraffe Feeding Gift Shop, food and snacks Mountaineer Train Memorial Groups, Tours & Special Rates New Exhibits Guest Services Picnic Areas & Options Hours of Operation Pony Rides On-Site Map & Information Safari Trail Immersion Tours Parties & Catering Shongololo Choo Choo Weather & Sun/Moonrise Tram Wheeled Transportation Rental Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Zoo is open 9am - 6pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and is open 9am - 5pm all other times of year. Last admission in the gate is always at 4 pm.

Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day - The Zoo closes at 4 pm with last ticket sold at 3 pm.
Christmas Eve - The Zoo closes at 3 pm with last ticket sold at 2 pm. and no Electric Safari.
Christmas Day - The Zoo closes at 4 pm with last ticket sold at 3 pm. Electric Safari begins at 5:30 pm.
New Years Day and all other Holidays - Normal Hours

Special Events Hours
Boo at the Zoo: During select October weekends, the Zoo closes for day visits at 4 pm each day with the last ticket sold at 3 pm. (Boo at the Zoo opens at 5:30 pm and a separate admission is charged.)
Electric Safari: During many December evenings, the Zoo closes for day visits at 5 pm each day with the last ticket sold at 4 pm. (Electric Safari opens at 5:30 pm and a separate admission is charged.)
Please see our Events Calendar for the exact times and dates of these special events.

The Will Rogers Shrine is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

DIRECTIONS TO THE ZOO
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is located in southwest Colorado Springs on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, above the Broadmoor Hotel. 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. Go to a map with directions to print.

BUS TO THE ZOO

During the summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day) Mountain Metropolitan Transit provides this no hassle way to get to the Zoo this summer! Why waste time driving and parking when the bus will drop you off at the front gate.

So make it easy on yourself ride the bus! Call 385-RIDE (7433) for more information.

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WHEELED TRANSPORTATION RENTALS

Strollers are available for rent at the Stroller Hut just past the Thundergod Gift and Snack Shop,
$5.00 for single strollers, $8.00 for double strollers. No deposit required.

Wheelchairs are available for rent for $10.00 at the Stroller Hut with no deposit required.

For further information please contact Wildthings Catering at (719)575-0536.

GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults ages 12 to 64 are $14.25
Seniors age 65 and above are $12.25
Children ages 3 to 11 are $7.25
Children ages 2 and under are FREE

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 xt. 111 or email info@cmzoo.org

PAYMENT: VISA, MASTER CARD, AMEX, DISCOVER and In-State Personal Checks with ID are welcome.
Rates are subject to change without notice.

GROUPS, TOURS & SPECIAL RATES

GROUP ADMISSION PRICES:
Groups of 15 or more can receive up to 25% off regular Zoo admission prices. That can add up to some big savings, especially when planning an employee outing, company party, family reunion or group tour. This rate applies when a minimum of 15 or more paying people are present in the group. Group rates are not valid with other discounts or coupons. We are unable to accept passes in place of admission fees for these rates. These rates also apply to daycares, pre-schools, church groups and other groups that are not Colorado K-12 Schools. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Adults  ages 12 to 65 are $12.00
Seniors  ages 65 and above are $10.00
Children  ages 3 to 11 are $5.50 - Ages 2 and under FREE

SCHOOL ADMISSION RATES - for Colorado Schools:
Colorado School groups of 15 or more receive discounted Zoo admission prices. This rate applies when a minimum of 15 or more paying people are present in the group. No other discounts apply to school rate discounts. We are unable to accept passes in place of admission fees for these rates. These rates are for Colorado K-12 Schools and educational groups only. Out-of-state K-12 schools should contact Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for admission prices at (719)633-9925 xt. 111 or email info@cmzoo.org. Adults and Children - are $5.00 each.

DOCENT TOURS for grades K-College may be scheduled with Zoo Docents.
One rate for everyone - (teachers, children & adults) $5.00 per person.
Memberships are not permitted for admission on Docent tours.
Contact Jean at (719)598-6027

PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY CHALLENGED persons are charged $4.50 each per person. Counselors, aides, and/or teachers assisting disabled persons are also charged $4.50 per person. Wheelchairs are available for rent.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED VISITORS may tour certain areas of the Zoo with their assistance dogs, or the Zoo will kennel the dogs and provide staff guidance. Please contact our guest service manager for a guided tour at 719-633-9925, ext. 121 or email: jmajeske@cmzoo.org

ORGANIZATIONS FOR LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE or disadvantaged groups are referred to Guests Services at 719-633-9925, ext. 121.

SPECIAL OR MARKETING EVENTS are coordinated through Marketing & Special Events at (719)633-9925, ext. 140.
 

Please call for further information (719)633-9925 xt. 111 or email info@cmzoo.org

ZOO ON-SITE INFORMATION
First Aid - is available throughout the Zoo - alert staff member, with the main First Aid site at Administration Bldg.
Public Phone - located outside Zoo entry on east side in parking lot.
ATM Machine - located next to the Safari Cafe in the African Rift Valley.
Map of the Zoo - View in English or Spanish of pathways and exhibits.
Lost Children - alert any staff member
Lost and Found - located at the Administration Building just across (west) from the elephants, phone (719)633-9925, ext. 111.
Animal feeding - Zoo giraffe crackers are available at the entry gate and various times in front of the giraffe exhibit for giraffe feeding only. The giraffes are the only animals fed by the public. All animals are on strictly controlled diets to maintain their health, please do not feed any other animals.

For your safety:
Please stay on your side of the guard rails. Do not attempt to touch any animal.
Skateboards, skates, bicycles, rollerblades and portable radios are not permitted at the Zoo.
The Zoo is a NO-SMOKING facility.
All wild animals can be dangerous.
Pets are not allowed in the Zoo at any time.
Speed limit through the Zoo is 5 m.p.h.
Parking is not permitted within the Zoo.

If you prefer to have us make your lunch, please feel free to contact the Zoo's Concession (SSA), Todd at (719)314-0970. They will be happy to arrange meals with you ahead of time! A menu selection and explanation can be found here.
Remember, no alcoholic beverages are allowed unless it is an event catered by the Zoo’s catering company, Wildthings Catering.
For more information please contact: (719)633-9925, ext. 111 or email info@cmzoo.org

Rides are $2.00 each. A frequent flyer ticket is available, 10 rides for $15.00...a savings of 25%!

Thundergod Snack & Gift Shop located just behind the admission gate entrance at the Zoo offers apparel, film, books, and gifts along with breakfast, sandwiches, salads, popcorn, pretzels, and ice cream.
Stroller and wagons may be rented here in the winter.

Stroller Hut located just outside the main Thundergod Gift Shop is open for the summer season renting strollers and selling various gifts.

Safari Lodge located in the African Rift Valley amongst the giraffes is open for the summer season offering hot-dogs, popcorn, and ice cream, sno cones and more!

Colobus Café and Patio is also summer seasonal with air conditioned indoor seating offering pizza, burgers, fries, onion rings, salads, ice cream, and more!

Outdoor seating is located at various locations around the Zoo for picnic eating.
Zoo concessions and gifts, parties and Zoo rentals are provided to the public by Wildthings Catering

AFRICAN RIFT VALLEY - As close to Africa as you'll get without a passport. Hand-feed our magnificent giraffe herd, enter a "talking" Baobab tree, take one of our guided safari trail tours (seasonal)! It's an experience you won't find at any other zoo in America!		PRIMATE WORLD - Tour our indoor/outdoor world with glass enclosures that bring you nose-to-nose with the animals! This state-of-the-art exhibit has become a model for other zoos around the country.
HIPPOS - Visit the Aquatics Building and see Zookeepers work with the three Nile Hippopotamus' daily at 2:30 p.m. Watch the Zoo keepers work the hippos through target behavior training - not done at many zoos. Keepers also brush the hippo's teeth and hand-feed treats to the wonder of the audience!		MY BIG BACKYARD - A one-of-a-kind, nature-themed playground, and family area in the heart of the Zoo. Includes an animal contact area for hands-on “touch and see” opportunities while romping and playing to their hearts’ delight.
ASIAN HIGHLANDS - Experience the exotic and endangered Amur tigers, Amur leopards and Pallas cats roaming the side of our mountain in natural habitats!		WOLF WOODS - Rare highly endangered Mexican Gray wolves lurk in this award-winning, mountainside exhibit! Wolf Woods is temporarily closed in 2007 due to construction; this area will become a part of the exciting new Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit area opening Summer 2008.

Access: Drive up to the Zoo entrance gate and show your Zoo admission receipt. A trip to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is  included in your Zoo admission for that day.
Hours: Open daily at 9 a.m. with the last admission at 4 p.m. in the Summer and 3 p.m. in the winter.
Holidays: The Shrine road is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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