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It's a Whole New Zoo at Night.
Come see what the animals do while the rest of us sleep! In a fun-filled night to remember, you can explore Cheyenne Mountain Zoo by moonlight. Designed for 20 to 175 people, WildNights is a great team-building experience for families, scouts and groups of all ages.
Choose from four exciting custom overnight programs; original Nocturnal theme, African, Endangered Species or Zoo Careers themes - Or try one of the special pre-scheduled WildNights below.
On your WildNight, you'll arrive at the Zoo at 6 p.m. and stay overnight until 8 a.m. the next day. We'll provide dinner and activities; you bring your sleeping bag (or adults can rent cots), pajamas and other personal items.
Note: Kids must be at least 5 years old to participate.
Pre-scheduled WildNights (online registration)
Pre-scheduled WildNights give you or your group the opportunity to join others on a WildNight at the Zoo. Meet new people and participate in planned activities—for a real wild night.
| Date | WildNight | Description | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Daddy and Me WildNight | Come celebrate Father's Day with your kids at the zoo. |
6 p.m. - 8 a.m | $35.35 per Member |
| June 28 | Family WildNight | Come learn about our new exhibit, Encounter Africa, with the kids.
Let us do the cooking and teaching while you get to spend quality time with your children. We'll serve a light dinner, take you on an evening tour and get you settled in for a sleep over at the zoo.
A continental breakfast and a morning tour to will complete your adventure. Kids must be 5 years or older to participate. |
6 p.m. - 8 a.m | $35.35 per Member |
Custom WildNights
Invite your group of 20 to 175 people to a one-of-a-kind experience. The Zoo offers a variety of WildNight themes that are sure to spark your curiosity and answer all your animal questions.
Cost
$45.25 per person
Zoo chaperone fee: $20.25 for every ten children
(Groups of 20 or more will automatically receive the member price of $35.25 each).
A non-refundable $25 deposit will be collected at booking.
WildNight Themes
African:
Enjoy all the fun of an African safari but much closer to home. We will visit our African friends including gorillas, hippos, lions, and our world famous giraffes all while learning about African conservation!
Endangered Species:
This entire evening is designed to explain why these special animals are disappearing, and what you can do to help them.
Zoo Career:
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at a Zoo? During this tour, your leader will discuss different zoo careers, what it's like to run a zoo, and how we care for many of our animals. Participants might also get a chance to meet one of our zoo keepers or help make some special treats for some of our animals here at CMZ! Interactions with keepers are subject to availability and season - please call for more details.
Nocturnal:
This is the original WildNight with primates, hippos, reptiles, giraffes, and many more nocturnal animals. Learn what these animals do while the rest of the Zoo sleeps.
Scout WildNights:
Bringing your scout group for an overnight and wanting to work on a badge? Please see our list of badges under the Scout Badge Workshops section of this website or give us a call and we will help you find one that works well for your group.There will be an additional charge to work on badge requirements during the overnight.
For questions or to sign up
E-mail or
Call 719-633-9925, ext. 127