Magical Evenings on the Mountain

Join us for a magical evening on the mountain, exclusively reserved for those age 21 and up. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo! Tickets to Tails, Tunes & Tastes include unlimited small plates from our chef-crafted menu and two drink tickets. Cash bars also available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.)

Event Details

Ticket includes unlimited small plates + two drinks.
Save $10 by purchasing your ticket early! Day-of ticket purchases (if not sold out).
Ticket purchase includes 2 drink tickets. Your two drink tickets can be used at any bar during the event. Must be used the evening of the event.
– No outside alcohol allowed. Cash bars will be available.
– After-Hours Zoo Experience.
Live Music.
– Unlimited Small Plates + Two Drinks.
– Adults 21+.
– Our historic Carousel will be open from 6-9 p.m., $2 per ride.
Mountaineer Sky Ride tickets available at Sky Ride cashier booth (weather dependent). $4 for Zoo members, $5 for non-members.
Designate a driver, or better yet, don’t drive at all! Take a taxi or use a ride-sharing service like Lyft or Uber.

Highlights of Tails, Tunes & Tastes

– Savor unlimited small plates that are included with your ticket.
– Use the two drink tickets included with your ticket at any bar throughout the event. Cash bars are also available.
Feed the giraffe herd ($3 per lettuce bundle or $5 for two).
– Enjoy scheduled animal demonstrations.
21+ After-Hours Zoo Experience.
Live bands throughout the Zoo.
– Visit your favorite animals.
– Watch the sunset from the mountainside.
– Play cornhole and other party games.
Dress for a night of dancing, but remember you will walking up and down the hills of the Zoo! Layers are also recommended.
– Ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride, weather dependent. ($4 for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets available at Sky Ride booth.)

Beverages, Tunes, Food & Demos

BEVERAGE OPTIONS

Your ticket includes Tails, Tunes & Tastes admission and two drink tickets.
Multiple Bar Locations – drink ticket redemption and for purchase.

FULL BARS

Lodge at Moose Lake – Cash/Credit/Tickets
Rocky Mountain BBQ – Cash/Credit/Tickets
Trolly Treats (above Australia Walkabout) – Cash/Credit/Tickets

LIMITED BARS – (Canned/Draft Beer, Wine and Hard Seltzers)

Sky Ride – Drink Tickets only (in Giraffe Plaza, open 6-7:30 p.m.)
Encounter Africa – Drink Tickets only
Pizza With A View – Cash/Credit/Tickets
Grizzly Grill – Cash/Credit/Tickets
Water’s Edge: Africa – Drink Tickets only


LIVE MUSIC

Dance the night away to local musicians located throughout the Zoo.

Interested in playing at Tails, Tunes & Tastes?
Contact [email protected], or call 719-424-7847.


FOOD MENUS

Unlimited small plates are included with your ticket.
(Additional drinks are available at cash and ticket bars located throughout the Zoo.)

ANIMAL DEMOS

Tickets & Cost

Refund Policy
  • No refunds or exchanges available after two weeks prior to the event date.

  • Tails, Tunes & Tastes will take place, rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges for inclement weather.

Volunteers Needed

Interested in volunteering for this adults-only event?
To sign up as a Tails & Tunes volunteer, please complete the form at the below link.
Sign Up to Volunteer

For questions, contact Mellisa, special events manager at [email protected].


Sponsorship Information

Interested in being a sponsor of Tails, Tunes & Tastes? Please contact Jenny Koch at 719-424-7814 or [email protected].


Proceeds benefit the care of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animals.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor for this Event:

Visit Toyota of Colorado Springs and Corwin Toyota Colorado Springs' Website