Ages: 11st & 2nd Grade. Introduce your young ones to the world of animal tracking! Students will learn how to seek out and identify the tracks of animals that call Cheyenne Mountain home all while traversing through the wilderness themselves. This event also includes daytime admission to the Zoo. . Registration is required.
Ages Middle School & High School. Come explore the unique strategies wildlife use to endure the colder seasons. Whether it’s eating enough food to double in weight or embarking on long journeys to somewhere warmer, animals find amazing ways to survive the winter. Join us to uncover the secrets behind these remarkable survival tactics. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: December 4, 12, 14 & 27. Participants will learn about native Colorado species and create safe feeders to help wild animals near their homes find food in the colder months (almond butter, bird seed, cranberries, etc.)! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Friday, December 27 only. All over the world, people are celebrating as the year comes to an end. We love our Stroller Safari family and getting to watch each little learner grow so much over the past year. Come celebrate with us for one final event, before we head into the new year and make all new memories together! Registration is required.
Ages: 1st - 8th Grades offering Elementary and Middle School programs. Join us as we delve into extreme environments, like the Arctic, deep sea, and deserts! Together, we will learn what allows animals to survive and thrive in such harsh conditions. Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Discover the journey of bringing animals back from the brink of extinction and reintroducing them to the wild. We’ll explore how the concepts of rewilding & reintroduction can restore balance to natural ecosystems and the vital role they play in global conservation efforts. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: January 10, 23, 29. This month we are kicking off the New Year by jumping right in and meeting some animals who are really good at this method of locomotion! Families will also get to show off their own jumping skills! Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Join us as we learn how to read the signs of wildlife and the stories they can tell us! This in-the-field experience will teach learners how to identify animal tracks, scat, and many other signs of local wildlife. Registration is required.
Ages 4-5 years. Join us as we delve into the magic of Colorado's wild forests! From playful chipmunks to towering pines, we'll explore the wonders of the woods and learn about the animals that bring the forest to life! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Thursday, February 13 only. This special Valentine’s Day Holiday edition Stroller Safari includes a special animal demo, meeting birds around the Zoo, and creating a birdhouse to take home so that your backyard lovebirds can have somewhere to raise their family! Registration is required.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Discover the heartwarming world of unusual animal friendships that come in all shapes, sizes, and species! Join us this Valentine's Day to see how "opposites attract" isn't just in movies and learn how some pals are paws-itively perfect for each other. Registration is required.
Adults 21+. Offered Apr. 19. Want a change of scenery on a weekend night? Come join us under the stars for an adults only private evening tour of our mountainside Zoo. We will enjoy a beverage to start off the night, then stroll under the stars to see what our animals do at night, we will even get an opportunity to meet one of our Loft animal ambassadors! This program is for adults only, 21+. Registration is required and open online now. If you would like to be on a wait list when any of our Date Night Starlight Safaris become sold out, please submit this form.
On Tuesday, February 25, 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 with adult. Offered: February 28. This month we will be focusing on birds! Participants will get a chance to meet a variety of feathered friends and make enrichment for native bird species! Registration is required.
Ages 4-5 years. Get ready to hop like a wallaby, waddle like a penguin, and slither like a snake! From the swift sprints of leopards to the playful leaps of otters, together we will learn about animal's unique movements through the wildest of wiggles. Registration is required. This program is sold out. To be on a wait list, please email [email protected]
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: Monday, March 17 only. This special Holiday edition Stroller Safari includes a special demo with an animal from our reptile area, meet & greets with other “green” animals, and a fun green themed sensory activity! Registration is required.
On the Friday of March 21, 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: Middle School & High School. From the very tops of the alpine summits to the base of forested foothills, wildlife and plants alike have perfected their adaptations to surviving some of the most challenging mountain habitats. Join us as we explore mountainous species from around the world and their ability to thrive in some of the harshest environments on our planet. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: March 5, 13, 21, 29. This month we are focusing on animals that are just like us; mammals! Participants will get a chance to meet some "furry" friends and test out their own sense of smell! Registration is required.
Ages 6th-12th Grades. Join us for an evening tour away from home and get to discover what the animals do at night, when the rest of the world is sleeping. We will tour multiple buildings as well as have a chance to meet an animal up-close. Registration is required.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Spring is the season of new life – and baby animals! From wobbly fawns taking first steps to fluffy chicks learning to fly, every animal starts life with incredible instincts. Join us as we discover the amazing ways these little ones grow up in the wild. Registration is required. This program is sold out. To be on a wait list, please email [email protected].
Age: Middle School & High School. As the spring season starts to arrive so does the return of flowering plants and pollinator partners. Join us as we learn about the dynamic relationship between pollinators and the natural world. We’ll study some resident species here at the zoo while also focusing on ways we can help pollinating species right in our own backyards. Registration is required.
ages 4-5 years. Pack your binoculars and get ready for a safari trek like no other! Join us as we explore the animals of Africa, spotting towering giraffes, roaring lions, and lumbering elephants across the savanna – no passport required! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. Offered Saturday, April 19 or Sunday, April 20 only. This includes a visit with our resident rabbits and egg decorating! Participants will also learn how eggs are connected to lots of other animals around the Zoo too! Registration is required.
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. This is all about our Magnificent Moms….including you! Come join us for a fabulous fun adventure as we visit other mother’s around the Zoo! Registration is required.
On the Fridays of May 9 & 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.
Our fabulous online silent auction is LIVE June 9-14, 2025. We hope you’ll join us for Zoo Ball 2025, featuring both an in-person black-tie gala and a fabulously unique online silent auction (black-tie optional!) offering unique art, once-in-a-lifetime animal experiences, and so much more! There’s something for everyone with this annual fundraising event. Whether you’re joining us at the Zoo in your evening gown or from your couch in your giraffe pajamas, we’re so grateful for your support! Every dollar directly supports Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and our efforts in conservation, education, and animal care. Get ready to be dazzled! Register to bid and tune into the online fun for free. Auction bidding closes Saturday, June 15 at 7:15 p.m. MT.
Ages 7-11. These day camp opportunities are specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. Theme: Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and COLORS! As we learn the colors of the rainbow, join us to find creatures around the zoo that are colorful too. Registration is required.
Age: 3rd-6th grade. Together we’ll learn about the one true force on our planet, the force of nature! We’ll study both the light and dark sides of our natural world and even try our hands at making our own lightsabers out of natural materials! Registration is required.
On Tuesday, June 24 June Dog Days tickets are sold out, but July & August tickets remain. 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. 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 animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required.
Ages: Middle School & High School. Join us as we look at the vital role color plays in our natural world. As humans, we view color as aesthetically pleasing but for many animals and plants color is a tool necessary for survival. This workshop will focus on how different species utilize color as forms of communication and means of survival. Registration is required.
Ages 7-11. These day camp opportunities are specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. Join us as we explore animal’s homes from around the world! From fantastic forests to dry deserts, we’ll learn why different animals need different habitats to stay safe! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. For this special Holiday edition Stroller Safari, we will be using the country’s flag colors to guide our learning! Some of these colors are easier to spot in nature than others, so come along on the journey to see what we can find! Registration is required.
Zoo Members only - How do we keep our animals active and healthy? We give them enrichment – activities that use natural behaviors, allow control over their environment and enhance their well-being. Enrich your evening by watching our animals enjoy themselves! All restaurants will be open. Check your membership email for more details. Reservations for the Member Enrichment Night event (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) are not required (Advanced tickets are required for any daytime admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Ages: Middle School & High School. Come explore the outdoors through a whole new lens! Join zoo staff in this beginner’s photography workshop where you’ll learn tips and tricks to capturing the beauty of Colorado’s natural landscapes and wildlife. We’ll put our skills to the test by capturing snapshots of the zoo’s very own animals and nature trail. Registration is required.
On Friday, July 11 & Thursday, July 24, (July Dog Days Tickets are sold out, but August 5 & 22 and September 5 & 24 tickets are still available.) 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. 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.
On Friday, August 22 (August Dog Days tickets are sold out, September 5 & 24 tickets are still available.). 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 and can sell out quickly.