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Featured Animals – Eastern Box Turtle

Discover “everything Eastern box turtle” around the Zoo below; from news to adoptions, conservation programs, your own encounter options, animal experiences, shows, events and more.

Everything Eastern Box Turtle

World Turtle Day Celebration

Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All ages. Join us as we celebrate World Turtle Day on Sat., May 23 and Sun., May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All activities are included with your regular daytime tickets, and are located in various exhibits. Advance daytime tickets are required and can be purchased here. Rideshare tickets are always available and can be found at cmzoo.org/rideshare.

World Turtle Day Celebration

Sunday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All ages. Join us as we celebrate World Turtle Day on Sat., May 23 and Sun., May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All activities are included with your regular daytime tickets, and are located in various exhibits. Advance daytime tickets are required and can be purchased here. Rideshare tickets are always available and can be found at cmzoo.org/rideshare.

Scutes Family Gallery

Beautiful. Understandable. Memorable. Featuring more than 40 species of reptiles in unique, artistic environments that complement their natural beauty. This creative setting is designed to diminish reptile fears and help guests gain an appreciation of these amazing animals. In addition, meander through a separate snake space, where serpents from all over the world show off their remarkable beauty.

Endangered Species at the Zoo

Are They in Danger of Extinction? Animals listed here may have a threatened or endangered conservation status with the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Adopt an Animal

Foster any animal and you’ll help Cheyenne Mountain Zoo continue to provide outstanding care. Whether given as a gift or used to celebrate a favorite species, symbolic adoptions come with a variety of benefits only adoptive parents can enjoy. Ways to adopt your favorites: Digital Adoption – ($35) choose any Zoo animal from the full . . .

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