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Winter Break Day Camps (1st-6th Grades) – Dec. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31

Quarters for Conservation vote - African penguin 2025

Ages: 1st-6th Grades. Join us for a single day or all six days of exploration Dec. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31. Make a splash for conservation and dive into the habitats of the hydrosphere. From oceans to ice caps, rivers to raindrops, the hydrosphere covers every bit of water on Earth. Join us as we explore how animals and plants depend on our planet’s water systems and discover the science behind weather, currents, and the water cycle. Campers should register for the grade they are in. Registration is required.

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ROAR Connections: Creature Features

African elephants in their vacation yard at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Ages 6-12 years. Join us as we go face to face with some of nature’s most extraordinary features in the wild! From long elephant trunks to giant bat ears, we’ll explore how these unique faces change how animals see, smell, hear, and more. Registration is required.

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Hands-On Homeschool: Play Like a Wild Hog

Orangutan at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo playing on an arch

Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered if animals play the same as we do? For many, play isn’t just for fun - it’s an important part of learning survival skills, building social bonds, and even staying healthy! Registration is required.

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Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only 21+ (Jan. 23, Feb. 13, 14, Mar. 7)

Ring-tailed lemurs frolicing in their area
Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only 21+ (Jan. 23, Feb. 13, 14, Mar. 7)

Adults 21+. Offered Jan. 7, Feb. 13, 14, Mar. 7, 2026. 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.

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Teen Program: Summer Session 2026 – Applications Open (Feb. 1-10)

Teens birdwatching

Ages: Middle and High School, 6th - 12th grades. Summer Session runs May 26, 2025 – August 7, 2026 for Zoo Crew and Junior Zoo Keeper 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. Admission to the program is through an application process. Online applications for Zoo Crew and Junior Zoo Keeper will be open during this time. An application fee applies. Once you have completed your application fee transaction you will get an automatic generated email that contains the link to your application! All applications must be submitted by midnight on February 10, 2026.

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EARLY BIRD Members Only & General Summer Camp Registration

Summer campers kindergarten mud-kitchen fun in the mud outdoors together

Mark your calendars - EARLY BIRD pricing and an exclusive member's only summer camp registration period will be open February 2-8, 2026. Then, Early Bird registration continues for members and the general public, February 9-13, 2026. General registration begins February 14, 2026, if not sold out. Summer Camp programs will be available as full week programs to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Registration is required.

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Spring Break Day Camps (1st – 6th Grades) March 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27

Giraffes Kay and Wednesday at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with Mountain in background
Spring Break Day Camps K – 6th Grades – (March 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)

Grades 1st-6th. Offered March 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27. Register for a single day or all five! Theme: Titan Quest: Exploring Nature’s Giants
Think big, dream big and embark on a big quest to the secret world of nature’s true giants. Join us as we explore the remarkable creatures that have mastered the art of living large. From towering giraffes ,mighty elephants, gigantic bugs to colossal tortoises and gentle giant fish, we will uncover the secrets of how these animals play a vital role in their ecosystems. Registration is required and open now.

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EdVenture Excursion: Annual Sage Grouse Display

Sage grouse up-close

Adults 18+. Visit Southern Wyoming and Northern Colorado on an excursion to observe the captivating annual courtship behavior of the Greater Sage Grouse. This excursion also highlights local natural areas such as lakes, prairies, and more. Registration is required.

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Run to the Shrine (May 9 & 10)

Run to the Shrine, Will Rogers Highway course scenic photo of participants on the course during teh event, looking toward the Eastern Plains of Colorado
Run to the Shrine (May 23 & 24)

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites all ages of world class runners and families alike to Run to the Shrine, offered on the evenings of Saturday, May 9 and Sunday May 10, 2026. Run to the Shrine is a 4-mile run/walk course that curves through the Zoo, up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back down into the Zoo. Run to the Shrine has become an annual Cheyenne Mountain Zoo tradition, and it is the only time that guests are allowed to travel up to the Shrine of the Sun by foot! In addition, Run to the Shrine is an important fundraiser for the Zoo. Registration is required and will open closer to the event.

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Moonlight on the Mountain

Moonlight on the Mountain graphic logo

Kick off your 2026 summer with Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during the first adults-only event of the season! Don’t miss this adults-only event. Enjoy all-inclusive samples of beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks while tasting delicious eats from area restaurants. Local musicians will set the mood throughout the Zoo and have you dancing the night away until 9:30 p.m. This evening is for adults 21 and older ONLY. IDs must be presented on event night. Advance tickets are required and will be available closer to the event.

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Tails, Tunes & Tastes

Tails, Tunes & Tastes graphic

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 will be on sale closer to the event.

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Tails, Tunes & Tastes

Tails, Tunes & Tastes graphic

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 will be on sale closer to the event.

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Military Appreciation Week

Ouray, bald eagle portrait - Military Appreciation Week image

Join us for Military Appreciation Week at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! It’s a week of even bigger thanks to our military personnel for their continued service to our great country than our year-round military discount. This week features a military discount of 50% off the day's normal admission base price, which is offered to all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household. To enjoy a full week of stars and stripes, purchase your advance timed tickets closer to the event date, and march on up to the Zoo!

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Silent Night at the Zoo

Silent Night at the Zoo

All ages. Full Zoo experience (except sky ride and carousel). Dining options will be limited. We invite you to a unique Zoo event, Silent Night on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Our busy lives are often filled with schedules, responsibilities and noise. Come prepared for a peacefully quiet evening away from the pressures of the city below. Advance tickets are required and will be available closer to the event date.

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Boo at the Zoo – (October 16-18, 23-25, 31)

Join us for Boo at the Zoo, October 17-19, 24-26 & 31, 2025
Boo at the Zoo – (October 16-18, 23-25, 31)

Seven nights! Evenings of October 16-18, 23-25, 31, 2026, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. All ages. 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 will be on sale closer to the event.

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