A View to Remember.
Winter Hours
All hours are weather permitting.
Beginning November 1:
Weekends only, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., weather permitting, last ride at 4:15 p.m.
Holiday Hours
November 24 - 30:
Weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., last ride at 3:15 p.m.
Weekend 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., last ride at 4:15 p.m.
From December 15 – Jan. 2:
Weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., last ride at 3:15 p.m.
Weekends 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., last ride at 4:15 p.m.
Experience the Zoo in a whole new way—from the air! With the Mountaineer Sky Ride, you'll take a chairlift-style, open-air ride that provides spectacular views of the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs and the plains to the east.
Soar over popular Zoo exhibits such as Rocky Mountain goats, My Big Backyard, Asian Highlands and Rocky Mountain Wild. At the top, disembark at the overview, where you can:
- Tackle the bouldering wall.
- Relax on a bench and take in the breathtaking vistas.
- Enjoy the specially designed playground with the kids.
- Grab a snack or drink (available seasonally).
- Enjoy spectacular sunsets and relaxing evenings from atop Cheyenne Mountain.
- Seek shelter from the unpredictable Colorado weather in an authentic yurt.
Location
The Mountaineer Sky Ride departs from Mountain Outfitters plaza. Separate entrances are offered inside and outside the Zoo—so you can enjoy the Mountaineer Sky Ride with or without the Zoo experience. (Access to the Zoo is not available from the overview.)
Days & Times
Open year-round, as weather permits.
See above for current hours of operation.
The ascent up the mountain takes approximately seven minutes.
Cost
$5 for adults; $4 for kids from 3-11 years old
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