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!
On Friday, Oct. 30, 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: Elementary 1st-5th Grade & 6th-8th grade. How can lots of tiny living things join together to act like one big living creature? From giant aspen groves that are all connected underground, to the strange and stingy Portuguese man o’war, to super-organized ant colonies, nature is full of amazing teamwork! These organisms don’t just work together… They live together in incredible ways. Come explore how these living teams survive, grow, and thrive as one! Registration is required.
All ages. Celebrate our 'flockstars' on International African Penguin Awareness Day (IAPAD)! Penguin enthusiasts will gather in Water's Edge: Africa for games and other activities available throughout the day, including keeper demonstrations during penguin feeding times at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There's no cost to attend IAPAD events, but advance daytime admission tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org/tickets
Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registrants will participate in a Fall – themed sensory activity and meet some of our Orange colored friends that call the Zoo home! Registration is required.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Ages: Elementary 1st-5th Grade & 6th-8th grade. How can lots of tiny living things join together to act like one big living creature? From giant aspen groves that are all connected underground, to the strange and stingy Portuguese man o’war, to super-organized ant colonies, nature is full of amazing teamwork! These organisms don’t just work together… They live together in incredible ways. Come explore how these living teams survive, grow, and thrive as one! Registration is required.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Dare to discover the truth behind some of our world’s most misunderstood creatures! Through this interactive workshop we’ll uncover the myths behind these animals and explore why they’re more helpful than haunting. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registrants will participate in a Fall – themed sensory activity and meet some of our Orange colored friends that call the Zoo home! Registration is required.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Ages 1-4 years. For this special holiday edition includes Meet & Greets with a few of our “creepy crawly” but still adorable animals from My Big Back Yard, and painting your own mini pumpkin to take home with you! Costumes are both welcome and encouraged for participants of all ages! Registration is required.
Ages 6-12 years. As the sun goes down, a whole new world of animals wakes up! Together we'll discover the amazing adaptations that help nocturnal animals see, hunt, and survive under the cover of darkness! Registration is required.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.
Ages 1-4 years. For this special holiday edition includes Meet & Greets with a few of our “creepy crawly” but still adorable animals from My Big Back Yard, and painting your own mini pumpkin to take home with you! Costumes are both welcome and encouraged for participants of all ages! Registration is required.
Seven nights of fun for all ages! On the evenings of October 16, 17, 23-25, 30 & 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., come see the original creatures of the night. It’ll be all treats and no tricks for your little pirates and princesses at this year’s Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most unique Halloween event. Boo at the Zoo is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe environment, and all of our candy is made with sustainable palm oil to help protect wild orangutans! Don't forget to darn your best costume for our Costume Contest! Advance timed admission tickets are required, and are on sale now.