Events for Friday, December 5, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025

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.

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.

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.

Ages 12-18. CMZoo’s Youth Leadership Action Board invites you to the 7th Annual Youth Conservation Leadership Conference (YCLC), right here on the mountainside. This conference is hosted by your teenage peers as a common ground conference to work towards worldwide conservation education efforts. Registration is required. Early Bird Registration opens February 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Now through August 31, 2025, take a Scenic Ride to the Shrine during your Zoo visit! Guests and members can book a guided Jeep tour through the picturesque mountainside above the Zoo to Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. (Shrine access is limited to reservations for Scenic Ride to the Shrine Jeep tours.) Purchase your online Scenic Ride timed ticket reservations now. Ticket reservations are required.

Ages Middle School & High School. Join us in this unique after-hours event as learners join zoo staff and teens to explore the wild wonders of the dark. We’ll learn about nocturnal animals found right in our backyard and the unique adaptations they have to make them so successful at night. Registration is required.

Adults 21+. Offered August 29 (This program is sold out. Space is still available in September,, October & November Date Night Safaris.) 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.

Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered what animals do when they feel danger nearby? Join us as we study natural animal instincts such as fight or flight, warning systems, and evasive maneuvers. Help us uncover how animals use their senses to stay safe in the wild. Join us as we discover the amazing ways these little ones grow up in the wild. Registration is required. This program is sold out. Interested families can e-mail [email protected] for waitlist placement.

Ages Middle School & High School. From the smallest blades of grass to the largest predators, every organism plays a vital role in keeping nature in balance. Join us as we explore how both plants and animals are linked together in complex relationships and why protecting each strand in the web of life is vital for a healthy planet Registration is required.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is inviting guests to help name Asha’s gorilla baby while fundraising for the new Primate World! Asha, a 32-year-old critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, gave birth to an adorable baby boy on Mon., July 21, 2025. Primate World gorilla keepers have chosen three names for guests to pick from: Ryder, Sully and Abu. Participants can donate any amount starting at $5 until Thurs., Oct. 9, 2025. The name that receives the most combined donations will win!

Adults 21+. Offered September 18. 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. This event is sold out. If you would like to be on a wait list , please submit this form.

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!

In 2026, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will turn 100! As we prepare to celebrate our centennial in 2026, 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!

Adults 21+. Offered October 3. 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. This event is sold out. If you would like to be on a wait list , please submit this form.

Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered “hoo” comes out when the sun goes down? From wide-eyed owls to fluttering bats and glowing bugs, we’ll uncover the secrets of creatures that thrive in the dark! Registration is required.

Ages 6-12 years. *ROAR (Respecting Our Abilities and Resilience) Connections is an evening program designed for children ages 6-12 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. Join us Wednesday, October 29 for a ROAR-ing good time as we learn about the importance of the unique feet found in the animal kingdom. Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready for a paws-itively wild time! Registration is required.

For the last six years, you've ranked us #3 Best Zoo Lights in North America, and we're so grateful for your continued support! Electric Safari has once again been nominated in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards and you can show your support EVERY DAY from today until 10 a.m. MT on Mon., Dec. 1 - VOTE AT cmzoo.org/lights.