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Annual Zoo Plant Sale (May 16, 17 & 18)

Annual Plant Sale May 16-17-18, 2024
nnual Zoo Plant Sale (May 17, 18 & 19)

Join us at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for our annual plant sale: Thursday - Saturday, May 16, 17 & 18, while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Zoo. A diverse selection of plant species are available, including vegetables, herbs and native perennials. All the plants are grown in Colorado, and most are grown right here at CMZoo. Not sure what you need? Our experienced horticulture staff can help you navigate the many types of available species. You're sure to find the perfect additions for your yard, patio or garden! Access the Plant Sale via the Zoo admissions area (look for signs). Sales are in-person only. No reservation or Zoo admission required. (Please note: NO shipping or delivery is available; sale is in-person only, no online sales.)

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World Tree Kangaroo Day

Matchie's Tree Kangaroo, Som

All ages. Join us for exciting activities planned in Australia Walkabout to help raise awareness for tree kangaroo conservation. This event and all activities are included in the price of your daytime admission to CMZoo. Please note: advance tickets to the Zoo are required for members and the general public, and some days may sell out.

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Public and Media Invited to Reopening of Historic CMZoo Carousel

Historic carousel relocation and reopening June 6, 2024

All ages. Join us in celebrating the return of the carousel and the milestone in the Zoo’s progress towards major Zoo improvements! Brief comments from CMZoo President & CEO, Bob Chastain. Free carousel rides 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 13, 2024 (advance Zoo admission required).

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Hands-On Homeschool: Animals, Animals Everywhere

Amur leopard portrait

Ages: 1st - 8th Grades offering Elementary and Middle School programs. We’re surrounded by animals both at home and in the wild! Whether its animals in your house or at the zoo, we’ll explore and compare our furry friends with their wild counterparts through their behaviors, diets, and more! Registration is required.

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Red Ape Rally Day

Ember, orangutan portrait

All ages. Join us for Red Ape Rally Day! If you are visiting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Thursday, August 28, stop by Primate World from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate orangutan conservation. Download the PalmoilScan app today and learn more at cmzoo.org/palmoil. Activities for the whole family will create Zoo memories while raising awareness for orangutan conservation and sustainable palm oil including: Build your own orangutan nest out of different materials, stop by our photo booth, petition-signing table and coloring stations, play a palm oil grocery game where you will learn about shopping for products containing sustainable palm oil, watch special orangutan enrichment and a keeper talk at 1:30 p.m. Advance tickets are required and available here.

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ROAR Connections: Furry & Fabulous

Rocky Mountain goat standing on rocks at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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.

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World Tapir Day Celebration

Mountain tapir Mochi, side portrait

Monday, April 27 is World Tapir Day! Join us and celebrate tapirs during your visit to the Zoo! All you need to do is reserve your e-tickets in advance, and come to the tapir yard for scheduled events! This is an incredibly rare opportunity, since Mochi is one of only a few mountain tapir in human care in the United States and wild mountain tapirs are critically endangered.
Event schedule is: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discover an educational booth about Tapirs, 10 a.m. Tapir Enrichment Demo (weather dependent), 1:30 p.m. Special Tapir Keeper Talk and a chance to meet Mochi (weather dependent). Advance tickets are required and can be purchased at cmzoo.org/tickets.

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Historic Photo Re-Creation Contest

Recreated image of historic black and white Zoomobile guests with color 2026 guests spliced together

Ages 18+: In honor of our centennial year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites you to step back in time with our Historic Photo Re-Creation Contest! Re-create a favorite old photo at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a chance to win exciting prizes. Submit your original photo & re-created version at the link below!

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Outdoor School Teen Community Workshop: Awaken the Wild

Outdoor School Awaken the Wild class

Ages: Middle School & High School. As the warmer season springs upon us so does the activity of our wild neighbors! Join us as we explore seasonal wildlife behaviors and dive into the practices of coexisting – no matter if you’re hiking, camping, or just in your own backyard. Includes daytime admission. Registration is required.

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Dog Days at the Zoo (June 23)

Dog Days at the Zoo,-- stay tuned for select days ann tickets!
Dog Days at the Zoo (June

On Tues., June 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.

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Stroller Safari: The Jungle Journey Continues (July 16, 25, 29)

Outdoor School Teen Community Workshop: Birding 101

Outdoor School Birding 101

Ages: Middle School & High School. Birding is a great way to connect with nature and learn about the native wildlife in your very own backyard. This program will teach learners the basics of birding, from proper binocular use to identifying different species. We’ll spend time at the zoo to learn beginner techniques and then take our newly learned skills into the field at Fountain Creek Nature Center. *Transportation to Fountain Creek Nature Center will be provided by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo* Includes daytime admission. Registration is required.

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Sully’s 1st Birthday Party

Sully, younb Western Lowland gorilla baby riding on parents back

All ages. Join us in celebrating Western lowland gorilla baby Sully's 1st Birthday! Enjoy fun healthy activities and a photo booth sponsored by Children's Hospital, make a birthday card for Sully and learn all about gorillas. Advance tickets are required and limited, anytime rideshare tickets are always available.

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Dog Days at the Zoo (July 31)

Dog Days at the Zoo,-- stay tuned for select days ann tickets!
Dog Days at the Zoo (July 24 & 31)

On Friday, July 31, get an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For this special date, 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.

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Outdoor School Teen Community Workshop: Wild Photography

Outdoor School Wild Photography class

Ages: Middle School & High School. Come enjoy wild places and wildlife through a whole new lens! In this beginner’s workshop we’ll go over some basic photography skills and techniques, and then put them to the test with the best models around – our beautiful mountainside and resident animals! *Learners are welcome to bring any device to capture photos with (camera, phone, ipad, etc.). Includes daytime admission. Registration is required.

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Stroller Safaris: Arthropods in August (Aug. 6, 12, 16, 22, 28)

Fall Break Day Camps: Strange but True! – 1st-6th Grade (Nov. 23, 24, 25)

Patagonian Mara portrait
Fall Break Camp: Strange but True! – 1st-6th Grade (Nov. 23, 24, 25)

Ages 1st - 6th grade: Theme: Strange but True! Get ready to discover some of the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable animal facts around! From bizarre body parts and surprising behaviors to incredible survival skills, animals have some seriously strange secrets. Join us as we uncover the truth behind nature’s most unusual creatures and discover that sometimes, the strangest things are absolutely true! Sign up for any single days, or all three! Campers should register for the grade they are currently enrolled in. Registration is required and can fill quickly.

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Electric Safari – (Dec. 2-Jan. 1, 2027)

Electric Safari holiday lights evenings in December

All ages. Nightly, Dec. 2-Jan. 1, 2027 (except closed Christmas Eve). Celebrate nights of mountainside magic during Electric Safari with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Named #2 BEST ZOO LIGHTS by USA TODAY’S 10Best Reader's Choice Awards! 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 closer to the event.

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