Current Press Releases
January 27, 2012
SOMETHING NEW AT THE ZOO? YOU CAN BANK ON IT!
-- Be a part of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s BIGGEST project ever with our collectible elephant banks! --
December 7, 2011
LIGHTS, ANIMALS, AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO!
-- Santa and Mrs. Claus open Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s 21st anniversary of Electric Safari this Friday night --
November 22, 2011
PENGUIN PICASSOS, ORANGUTAN ORIGINALS AND A “TRUNK” SHOW, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
-- Zoo to You Gallery in downtown Colorado Springs offers unique art made by the animals for three days only this December --
November 17, 2011
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S ORANGUTAN TEAM LEAVING FOR MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA, THE LAST PLACE IN THE WORLD WILD ORANGUTANS ARE FOUND
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo leading palm oil conservation efforts among zoos and attending the international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil meeting --
November 7, 2011
HOW MANY SLEDGEHAMMERS DOES IT TAKE TO KNOCK DOWN AN ELEPHANT BARN?
October 27, 2011
HUGE CROWDS EXPECTED FOR BOO AT THE ZOO HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
-- Friday and Sunday your best bets for the last weekend of Boo at the Zoo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo --
October 10, 2011
9,000 POUNDS OF ORANGUTAN-FRIENDLY CANDY ON ITS WAY TO
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO FOR THE REGION’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY
-- Boo at the Zoo open two weekends, starting Friday, October 21 --
October 5, 2011
LOCAL PHILANTHROPIST NAMED
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL DONOR
BY CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE -- Sally Veitch, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s largest donor of all time, recognized during today’s awards ceremony for her continued support in the community --
September 23, 2011
11 ENDANGERED BLACK-FOOTED FERRET KITS BORN AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO HEAD FOR THE WILD
-- This Monday marks the 30th anniversary of the rediscovery of the black-footed ferret, the only ferret native to North America --
September 21, 2011
HE’S LAID BACK, HE’S GOT BAD BREATH AND HE’S MOVING IN! -- Boudreaux the Komodo dragon joins the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo family --
September 19, 2011
HE’S LAID BACK, HE’S GOT BAD BREATH AND HE’S MOVING IN! -- Reveal party for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s newest resident scheduled for this Wednesday--
September 8, 2011
LESS CROWDED, LESS MONEY - OFF SEASON ADMISSION DISCOUNT BEGINS AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO -- Military families receive additional discount during Military Appreciation Week, starting Monday, September 12 --
August 30, 2011
THANKS FOR RISKING YOUR NECKS TO PROTECT OURS
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Military Appreciation Week, September 12 – 18, 2011,
honors service members and families with a special $5.25 rate. --
July 28, 2011
PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING ZEBRA PANTS -- Eat the food, don’t be the food during Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s
Moonlight on the Mountain adults-only party --
July 5, 2011
$5.25 ADMISSION FOR KIDS AT THE ZOO THIS WEEKEND -- 23rd Annual Teddy Bear Days at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is so much fun, it’s un-BEAR-able! --
June 16, 2011
HAPPENINGS AT THE ZOO -- Mark your calendars for un-bear-ably fun days, starry evenings, and wild nights at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo --
June 2, 2011
Farewell to an Old Friend; A Tribute to Elson, By Dina Bredhal, Animal Care Manager
May 20, 2011
RISE AND ‘SHRINE’ WITH CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO TOMORROW!
-- Walk-ups still welcome to participate in ONLY day of the year foot traffic is allowed on the road to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun --
May 19, 2011
OUTLETS OF COLORADO - Fashion Ambush at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo May 21
May 13, 2011
RISE AND ‘SHRINE’!
-- Last weekend to take advantage of the lowest pricing for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Run to the Shrine --
April 20, 2011
CAN YOU RUN FASTER THAN A HIPPO?
-- Course map released and Colorado Springs walk-in registration sites open for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Run to the Shrine --
April 15, 2011
HAPPENINGS AT THE ZOO
-- Mark your calendars for Easter, Girl Scouts Day, and Mother’s Day events at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo --
April 7, 2011
AND BABIES MAKE FOUR
-- Red river hoglets born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo --
March 30, 2011
ANONYMOUS DONOR OFFERS $700 REWARD FOR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S MISSING TORTOISE
-- Denver man hopes reward will lead to Butti’s safe return --
March 28, 2011
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO BELIEVES MISSING TORTOISE STOLEN
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo appeals for return of tortoise, which requires special care --
March 19, 2011
“BREAK” OUT THE FREEBIES AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates local spring breaks with special giveaways March 21 – 25, 2011 --
March 17, 2011
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO RECOGNIZED AS
BEST ATTRACTION OUTSIDE DENVER
-- Regional publication announces 2011 ‘Readers’ Choice Best of’ award winners --
March 7, 2011
A BEARY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- New Andean bear brings Bear Grotto census count to four --
February 22, 2011
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO FINDS ENDANGERED FROG IN THE JUNGLES OF PANAMA -- Find gives hope of a sustainable population, but there’s still work to be done --
February 10, 2011
SEARCH FOR ENDANGERED FROG IS ON AS
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO HEADS BACK TO THE JUNGLES OF PANAMA -- Only one female Atelopus limosus exists in captivity in the world, but a Cheyenne Mountain Zoo team hopes to find more --
February 2, 2011
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO ANSWERS CALL
FOR HELP FROM WILD ORANGUTANS-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo leads the palm oil education initiative by becoming the first zoo to join the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil --
January 12, 2011
NEW MEXICAN GRAY WOLF ON EXHIBIT AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo plays an important role in ensuring survival.--
December 31, 2010
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW,
RECYCLE YOUR E-WASTE AT
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Recycle your old electronics responsibly at
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s e-waste recycling event. --
December 17, 2010
SIGNING SANTA SEES CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY WISHES
-- Special Signing Santa Night planned during 20th anniversary of Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. --
December 14, 2010
TIME FOR HOLIDAY CHEER, SANTA BRUCH WILL SOON BE HERE!
-- Share brunch with Santa this Saturday at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. --
December 2, 2010
LIGHTS, ANIMALS, AND HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates 20th anniversary of Electric Safari! --
November 18, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S BELOVED GIRAFFE, UHURA EUTHANIZED
November 18, 2010
WELCOME, BABY! -- 194th giraffe calf born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!-
November 16, 2010
A CULINARY CARNIVAL AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO -- Schedule a media preview Thanksgiving week! --
November 8, 2010
FROM THE ZOO TO YOU
-- Free Mountaineer Sky Rides Tuesday at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!
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November 1, 2010
FROM THE ZOO TO YOU
-- A community accreditation celebration at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! --
October 28, 2010
BE EARLY, OR YOU’LL BE LATE TO BOO AT THE ZOO -- Huge crowds expected Halloween weekend at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. --
October 21, 2010
BOO AT THE ZOO OPENS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Come see the original creatures of the night! --
October 7, 2010
BOO AT THE ZOO OPENS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Come see the original creatures of the night! --
September 24, 2010
HAPPENINGS AT THE ZOO
-- Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! --
-- New Text to Give program makes helping your favorite animals easier. --
September 15, 2010
HELP IS JUST A TEXT MESSAGE AWAY FOR
THE CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- New Text to Give program makes helping your favorite animals easier. --
September 13, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO INTRODUCES NEW PR MANAGER --The Zoo welcomes Katie Borremans to the Marketing team! --
September 10, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO WELCOMES RETURN OF MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND -- Thanks for risking your necks to protect ours. --
August 20, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
MOUNTAINEER SKY RIDE IS OPEN!
August 19, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO MOUNTAINEER SKY RIDE UPDATE
August 16, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO ANNOUNCES SAVE-THE-DATE(S)!
August 4, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
**TICKETS AVAILABLE AT-THE-DOOR**
July 29, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S Last Call for Discounted Tickets to MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN
-- **DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE ZOO’S ADULT ONLY EVENING**--
July 27, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
HOSTS THE CHILDREN’S CHORALE IN HARMONY FESTIVAL, FRIDAY JULY 30
- Do not miss special performances with 300 children in concert in the Elephant Exhibit, & 100 children singing as they fly above the Zoo on the Sky Ride –
July 16, 2010
“MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN” **MIX AND MINGLE UNDER THE STARS AT THE ZOO’S ADULT ONLY EVENING**
June 24, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH: BACK FROM INDONESIA & BACK IN PANAMA
June 24, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO SWINGS INTO SUMMER WITH A SPECIAL ICE CREAM FLAVOR
MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream Debuts Swingin’ Organutan Shindig--
June 18, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO SOARS IN
DOWNTOWN COLORADO SPRINGS
--Photo Opportunity, June 19, 10 -12 a.m.,
Vulture Wrap Installation, Vladimir Jones Building--
June 7, 2010
BRING YOUR BEST “STUFFED” FRIEND TO TEDDY BEAR DAYS AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
May 24, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO STAFF MEMBERS
TRAVEL TO INDONESIAN -- Visits Scheduled for Prime Orangutan Habitats --
April 30, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO UNVEILS NEW "QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION" PROGRAMS THIS MORNING
-- Funding total for past year also to be announced to media --
April 7, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO FINDS EVIDENCE THAT MISSING OTTER IS STILL IN AREA
-- OTTER WATCH 2010: Day 14 --
-- OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348 --
April 5, 2010
BRING YOUR BEST “STUFFED” FRIEND TO TEDDY BEAR DAYS AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Now Scheduled for June 26 & 27, 2010 --
April 1, 2010
ONE WEEK IN, CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO CONTINUES SEARCH FOR THE MISSING OTTER
-- OTTER WATCH 2010: Day 8 --
-- OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348 --
March 31, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
CONTINUES SEARCH FOR THE MISSING OTTER
-- OTTER WATCH 2010: Day 7 --
-- OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348 --
March 30, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
KEEPS SEARCHING FOR THE MISSING OTTER
-- OTTER WATCH 2010: Day 6 --
-- OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348 --
March 30, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO THANKS COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT HAVE HELPED IN OTTER SEARCH
-- Pikes Peak Region Service Providers Were Invaluable --
-- OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348 --
March 27, 2010
SEARCH SPREADS OUT: OTTER STILL MISSING FOR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
-- Community Help Now More Important than Ever! --
-- Zoo Establishes OTTER HOTLINE / 648-7348! --
March 26, 2010
OTTER MISSING FROM EXHIBIT AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO
March 25, 2010
TWO GIRAFFES BORN AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO -- Brothers Back-to-Back: Two Days / Two Births --
March 19, 2010
“SPRING BREAK” AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE -- Your “Daycation” is Just a Short Drive Away! --
March 17, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO MOVES UP OPENING OF NEW FRONT GATE COMPLEX TO THIS THURSDAY, MARCH 18
-- Impending Snow Storm Causes Zoo to Move Up Ceremony--
March 12, 2010
KIDS CAN DECORATE EASTER EGGS FOR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’S ANIMALS AT THE ZOO ON EASTER SUNDAY
March 3, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO WINS “BEST OF SHOW” AT 2010 ADDY AWARDS
February 22, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO WINS “BEST OF SHOW” AT CHEF’S GALA
February 16, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO’s
CHAPTER OF AAZK PRESENTS
AN EVENING OF LAUGHTER WITH
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald
- Star of Animal Planet’s Emergency Vets
January 14, 2010
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO TO HOLD A DOUBLE BIRTHDAY BASH FOR PRIMATES -
“Gorilla and Orangutan Birthdays Get One Big Celebration”
For press releases from 2009, check our Archives or releases prior to that, please e-mail us.
