Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered how animals help plants thrive? From burying seeds to turning soil, wildlife plays a vital role in enriching ecosystems. Join us as we learn from nature’s best gardeners! Registration is required and opens on October 24 at 9 a.m.
Age: Middle School & High School. From destructive to essential, wildfires play a powerful role in nature’s cycle. Through hands-on activities and fiery discussion, learners will uncover how wildfires impact plants, animals, and people. Join us as we learn why nature needs a little heat to thrive. Registration is required.
Ages: 1st - 6th Grades. Fall Break Camps are sold out.. From the rings inside a tree trunk to the stripes in a canyon wall, nature is full of layers waiting to be discovered! Each day, we’ll peel back a new “layer” whether it’s the soil beneath our feet, the tree branches overhead, or even the hidden animals in the depths of a pond. Join us as we learn about nature’s “layered” stories and see the natural world in a whole new way, layer by layer. Registration is required. Note: To be added to a waitlist, please email [email protected]
Ages 1-4 years. This special Holiday edition Stroller Safari allows us to practice our kitchen prep the day before Thanksgiving! Registrants will prepare a fun feast for some zoo animals, and participate in other fall themed sensory activities! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. 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.
All ages. Nightly until Jan. 1, 2026. Voted #2 Best Zoo Lights by USAToday's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! Celebrate nights of mountainside magic during Electric Safari with over 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle. You'll also enjoy photos with larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, and our new holiday-safari themed drone show! Save $5 per ticket by visiting on a non-peak day! Advance tickets are required for everyone and sell out quickly. Tickets are on sale now.
Ages 6-12 years. Respecting Our Abilities and Resilience (ROAR) Connections is an evening program designed for children ages 6-12 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. Get ready for a flurry of fun as we explore all things snow! Together, we’ll discover how snowflakes are made, why it snows, and how animals use snow to their own advantage to keep them safe in a winter wonderland! Registration is required.
On Monday, Dec. 29, 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.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered how scientists track and study animals in the wild? From pawprints to scat, each clue tells a story about an animal’s journey. Let’s discover how to read and uncover the hidden lives in the wild! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. 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 special holiday stroller safari, before we head into the new year and make all new memories together! Registration is required.
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.
SPECIAL ONE DAY ONLY - On January 1, 2026 there will be FREE daytime admission for everyone. Free timed tickets are subject to selling out, so reserve yours today! We’re kicking off our centennial year with free daytime admission on Jan. 1, 2026. Member tickets are always free with a purchased membership, so they can also enjoy 25% discounts on food and retail at the Zoo! (This offer does not apply to Electric Safari.) Advance ticket reservations are required and may sell out quickly. All tickets for Jan. 1 have been claimed.
Ages 1-4 years. 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 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.
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.
Adults 21+. Offered 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. This program is sold out. If you would like to be on a wait list for our Date Night Starlight Safaris, please submit this form to us.
Ages Middle & High School. Uncover the hidden strategies plants and animals use to withstand the winter. Whether its migration, hibernation, or toleration, nature has a wide array of remarkable adaptations to surviving the challenges of the cold season. *Program includes daytime admission. Registration is required.
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.
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!
Ages 12-18. Early Bird Registration discounts apply Feb. 1 - 28 only. CMZoo’s Youth Leadership Action Board invites you to the 8th 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. Regular registration will be open March 1 - July 1, 2026 or until sold out.
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.
Ages 1-4 years. 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.
CMZoo has once again been nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! Vote daily for CMZoo at cmzoo.org/vote until 10 a.m. MT on Mon., March 9. Want us to remind you to vote daily? — Daily vote email reminder sign-up: cmzoo.org/voteemail — Daily vote text reminder sign-up: cmzoo.org/votetext You have ranked us in the top ten zoos in North America for the last ten years. In 2025, we were grateful to be named #2 Best Zoo in this annual contest for the first time. Thank you for your support! VOTE NOW!
Ages 1-4 years. 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 6-12 years. Join us as we look for the not-so-bare necessities and learn about all the types of animal coverings in the wild! From fuzzy fur to tough shells, join us as we learn how their wardrobes keep them safe in style! Registration is required.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. Have you ever wondered if animals can sense something we can’t? From bats that use echolocation and sharks that detect electrical signals, join us as we explore some of the weird senses these creatures have to survive and thrive! Registration is required.
On Tuesday, February 24, 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 & High School. Come spark your sense of adventure and put your survival skills to the test! Through this immersive, hands-on program we’ll develop beginner techniques in such aspects as shelter construction and fire building. *Program includes daytime admission. Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. 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.
Join us for a Zoo Hiring Event on Friday, March 6, Sunday March 8 & Monday, March 9, 2026. For ages 18+. Interview appointments are required and can be scheduled using the links listed when you click this event for details. Hope to see you there!
On Fridays, March 13 & 20, 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 6-12 years. From deserts to rainforests, animals live in all kinds of incredible habitats, each perfectly suited to their needs. Together, we’ll discover how these environments shape the creatures that call them home! Registration is required.
Ages 1-4 years. 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.
Ages Elementary and Middle School. (Elementary program is sold out.) Get ready to put your best paw forward! Join us as we explore the toe-tally weird ways animals use their feet — from geckos that stick to ceilings to lizards that run on water! Let’s discover how feet help animals survive, hunt, hide, and even create. Registration is required.
Grades 1st-6th. Offered March 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27. Note: All Spring Break Camps have sold out. To be added to a waitlist, please email [email protected]. 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.
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.
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 open online now!
Ages K to 8th grade. Weekdays in June & July. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 2-8, then for everyone Feb. 9-13. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 14, 2026, if not sold out.
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.
Ages K to 8th grade. Weekdays in June & July. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 2-8, then for everyone Feb. 9-13. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 14, 2026, if not sold out.
