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!
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 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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
On Friday, March 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.
On Friday, March 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ages 1-4 years. 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.