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27 NIGHTS OF ELECTRIC SAFARI START ON FRI., DEC. 5 – AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is preparing the mountainside with millions of lights for the 35th year of Electric Safari. Twenty-seven nights of mountainside lights starts on Fri., Dec. 5, and tickets are available now at cmzoo.org/electric. Electric Safari is . . .

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO – Two new fluffy faces are getting to know each other and learning the ropes in Primate World! Meet Keoki (pronounced key-OH-key) and Holmes, CMZoo’s new lar gibbons. While they’ve settled in since their arrivals in August and September, their CMZoo care team has been helping them adjust to . . .

For nearly 100 years, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has actively worked to connect guests of all ages to wildlife and wild places. Starting next year, CMZoo’s EdVenture team will take people into the wild to experience wildlife in a whole new way. Experiences like feeding giraffes at the Zoo, getting to observe animal demonstrations and training . . .

Written by Park Quality and Special Events Technician, Rachael Selk Electric Safari is an event that brings together not just our local community, but even travelers from out of state who visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo during December to experience that extra touch of holiday magic alongside the many creatures who call this place home. The . . .

It’s that magical time of year when many people search for the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or a truly unique stocking stuffer, these options are sure put a smile on every face on your list. Plus, all gifts purchased from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, support important . . .

Over the past few weeks, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo members, social media fans and guests helped name Asha’s baby gorilla while fundraising for a new home for great apes at CMZoo. The votes are in – and this historic CMZoo baby has a name! Meet Sully! Primate World keepers chose three name options up for public . . .

SEVEN NIGHTS OF SPOOKY FUN STARTS THIS WEEKEND, CONTINUES NEXT WEEKEND AND ENDS ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT! – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo, kicks of Fri., Oct. 17! Around 20,000 community members are expected to enjoy the festivities over seven nights of spooky fun. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 17-19 and 24-26, plus . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo is coming up, packed with family fun, spooky surprises and animal demonstrations. Check cmzoo.org/boo for tickets and event details! Advance tickets are required and some nights sell out. Members, check these tips for easy Boo ticketing. Boo at the Zoo is from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on . . .

Written by Lauren Phillippi, lead animal keeper There have been many changes in African Rift Valley recently, in addition to the brand-new giraffe habitat we’re building. One of the most notable this summer was the opening of the new outdoor mixed species habitat built for three of my favorite animals at the Zoo: our Cape . . .

In 2026, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will turn 100! The Zoo’s centennial year will be full of ways (we’ll keep you posted on plans!) to recognize our incredible community, celebrate the Zoo’s growth, reflect on our community’s impact on conservation, recount advancements in animal care, and honor the Zoo’s legacy – all while staying focused on . . .