In 2026, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo turns 100! As part of celebrating our centennial, we want to share the unique stories that make Cheyenne Mountain Zoo your Zoo. We’re inviting guests, members and friends of the Zoo to share their Zoo history with us – through photos, written memories, or both. We can’t wait to hear how you’ve made the Zoo a part of your story!
Ages 18+: In honor of our centennial year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites you to step back in time with our Historic Photo Re-Creation Contest! Re-create a favorite old photo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a chance to win exciting prizes. Submit your original photo & re-created version at the link below!
Ages 1-4 years. The natural forest habitat we have on the mountain helps many of our animals feel right at home! Join us as we ‘Journey into the Jungle’ to meet some MORE animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required.
Ages 21+. 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 and two drink tickets. Cash bars also available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.) Advanced tickets are required and are on sale online now!
On Friday, July 31, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For this special date, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! 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. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Come enjoy wild places and wildlife through a whole new lens! In this beginner’s workshop we’ll go over some basic photography skills and techniques, and then put them to the test with the best models around – our beautiful mountainside and resident animals! *Learners are welcome to bring any device to capture photos with (camera, phone, ipad, etc.). Includes daytime admission. Registration is required.
Zoo Members only - The days will soon be getting a little shorter, and summer will be winding down. Before school starts and busy schedules return, make plans for one last family adventure at the Zoo! Enjoy a calm night at the Zoo and stop by one of the keeper talks scheduled throughout the evening. Grizzly Grill and Pizza with a View will be open, as well as our new gift shop – don’t forget about your 10% discount! Please note, Primate World will be closed for this event. Check your email for more details. Advanced timed tickets are required for daytime admission for Individual Plus, Family, Grandparent, and Family Plus level members. (Anytime Rideshare tickets are always available.) Ticket reservations are not required for this event (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).
Ages 1-4 years with adult. From pollinators to decomposers, this month we are learning about the amazing world of arthropods! By popular demand, it is finally time to meet & learn all about our bug friends! Registration is required.
Our two roly-poly eight-month-old grizzly bear cubs are ready for names and we need your help! For a $5 minimum donation, you can vote for your favorite pair of names for the sibling cubs and make a difference for grizzly bears in the wild. One hundred percent of proceeds from the naming campaign will support The Vital Ground Foundation’s work to protect and restore North America’s wild grizzly bear populations. The winning name will be announced on this page, via an email to Zoo members and subscribers, and on the Zoo’s social channels after Tues., Aug. 25, 2026.
On Wed., Aug. 26, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! 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. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. From pollinators to decomposers, this month we are learning about the amazing world of arthropods! By popular demand, it is finally time to meet & learn all about our bug friends! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. From pollinators to decomposers, this month we are learning about the amazing world of arthropods! By popular demand, it is finally time to meet & learn all about our bug friends! Registration is required.
On Wed., Aug. 26, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! 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. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. From pollinators to decomposers, this month we are learning about the amazing world of arthropods! By popular demand, it is finally time to meet & learn all about our bug friends! Registration is required.
On Wed., Aug. 26, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! 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. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.
Ages 21+. 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 and two drink tickets. Cash bars also available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.) Advanced tickets are required and are on sale online now.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. From pollinators to decomposers, this month we are learning about the amazing world of arthropods! By popular demand, it is finally time to meet & learn all about our bug friends! Registration is required.
Ages: Middle and High School, 6th - 12th grades. Winter off-season runs November 14 – February 14, 2027, for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Core programs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Teen Programs provide meaningful life experiences that inspire teens to take conservation action both on and off Zoo grounds through education, leadership, stewardship and environmental exploration. Off-Season Teen Programs offer weekends, evenings, and after school teen opportunities. Admission to the program is through an application process. Online applications for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Core programs will be open during this time. An application fee applies.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registrants will participate in a reptile-themed sensory activity, meet scaly friends throughout the Zoo and help make salads for tortoises! Registration is required.
On Weds., Sept. 23, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! 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. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.