WEATHER ALERT 3/15/24: – As of 9 a.m., the Zoo is open, with some delayed or limited services.

Ticket Scam Alert

PLEASE NOTE: There is currently a ticketing scam hitting reputable Zoos nationwide, and they are now targeting CMZoo’s community on social media. The scam offers four tickets for $6.95 for our anniversary, and is in no way affiliated with CMZoo. This is an attempt to steal money and credit card information from you; please don’t fall for it!

– Valid CMZoo tickets are only available at cmzoo.org/visit/#tickets.
– Do not purchase tickets from any other website, through a social media platform or otherwise.
– The only discounts we will honor are the discounts listed on our website and available at checkout, at cmzoo.org/visit/#tickets.

Atka's Antler Weigh-in Spam Alert

*PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, we have had a number of spam accounts telling commenters they have won the prize associated with Atka’s Antler Weigh-in. These messages are a scam. Please note that the ONLY way the winner will be notified will be by an email ending in cmzoo.org on Wed., March 13.
Follow these guidelines to protect yourself from scammers:
– Social media messages will come directly from our account with the profile name “Cheyenne Mountain Zoo”. When in doubt, check our account! We have a verified badge, a blue checkmark, on our Facebook page and on our comments.
– Valid CMZoo tickets are only available at cmzoo.org/visit/#tickets.
– Do not purchase tickets from any other website, through a social media platform or otherwise.
– The only discounts we will honor are the discounts listed on our website and available at checkout, at cmzoo.org/visit/#tickets.

Zoo Exceptions to Normal Hours & Special Notices
  • The Zoo will be hosting Dog Days at the Zoo on the following dates:
    – All day on Tuesday, March 12; Thursday, March 14; Thursday, March 21 (rescheduled date); Tuesday, April 9; Thursday, April 26, 2024.
    – For these special dates, the Zoo is open for regular admission, but you can also bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you (dog tickets are limited).
    – Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special.
    – A limited number of dog tickets are available throughout each day, and can be purchased at cmzoo.org/dogdays.
  • The Zoo will close early at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 for our evening fundraising event, Run to the Shrine. The Shrine will close at 1 p.m., and Sky Ride will close at 3:30 p.m.
  • The Zoo will close early at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024 for our evening fundraising event, Moonlight on the Mountain. Last timed ticket 3-3:30 p.m., last Sky Ride 3 p.m., Shrine closes at 4 p.m. (last car up at 3 p.m.). The Zoo will reopen for Moonlight on the Mountain at 5 p.m. for VIP early-entry ticket holders, and 6 p.m. for general admission ticket holders.
  • The Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun is CLOSED until April 1, 2024 for construction. Any ticket holders with tickets dated March 13-31, 2024 will be able to visit the Shrine between April 1-14, 2024. Contact [email protected] for information.
  • Our grizzly bears won’t be visible to guests until early summer 2024. Read why at cmzoo.org/bears!
  • The carousel is currently CLOSED for relocation. We anticipate it will resume operation by Summer 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.

NOTE: Normal daytime Zoo hours are year-round, daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., last timed entry at 4 p.m., unless otherwise noted. (Please note: Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun hours are different from Zoo hours.)