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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is reflecting on the life of Atka, a six-year-old Alaska moose. At 1,300 pounds, he was one of the largest animals at the Zoo, and he will leave an equally massive impact on his care team, Zoo staff, members, donors, and the Colorado Springs community. Atka was a unique and inspiring moose, . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said goodbye to Mochi (pronounced MOE-chee), a rare and endangered mountain tapir, on the evening of Tues., Sept. 15. Mochi’s passing marks the loss of a beloved member of the CMZoo family, and one of the very few mountain tapirs remaining in human care in the United States. Now, just two mountain . . .

MON., SEPT. 14 THROUGH SUN., SEPT. 20, MILITARY FAMILIES CAN ENJOY 50% OFF DAYTIME ADMISSION – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual Military Appreciation Week kicks off on Mon., Sept. 14 and goes through Sun., Sept. 20. All active-duty, veteran and retired military members and their dependents who live in the same household can receive 50% off . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is remembering Laikipia (lah-KEY-pee-yah), a 19- year-old female giraffe. She passed away without human intervention early Monday morning. Her cause of death has not been identified, but she had a sudden decline over the past two days. Born at CMZoo in 2007, Laikipia is well known by Zoo members and giraffe fans. . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is inviting media, members, the public, staff, and board members to celebrate the grand opening of the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe (Giraffe Center) at 9:30 a.m. on Tues., Sept. 15, 2026. During the event, attendees will hear remarks from CMZoo Board Chair, Mike Edmonds, and CMZoo President . . .

This morning, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s oldest African elephant, Missy, needed assistance to stand, and her care team helped her back to her feet using specialized equipment. She is recovering in the elephant barn, which may be closed to guests. She is being closely monitored by her care team and receiving a pain and anti-inflammatory medication . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is inviting the community to help name its two roly-poly eight-month-old grizzly bear cubs while supporting grizzly bear conservation. For a $5 minimum donation, fans can vote for their favorite pair of names for the sibling cubs. One hundred percent of proceeds from the naming campaign will support The Vital Ground Foundation’s . . .

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO AND CMZOO PARTNER TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S COLORADO SPECIAL GUEST AND TURNING-ONE-YEAR-OLD GORILLA BABY, SULLY – On the green hills in Primate World, guests can often spot Western lowland gorilla baby, Sully, exploring alongside his family. As he approaches his first birthday, Sully is becoming more curious and confident every day, spending time . . .

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR FALL 2026 ENROLLMENT IN 3- TO 5-YEAR OLD CLASSES – Colorado kiddos who thrive in nature-based learning have a new opportunity to enroll in preschool at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Little Paws Preschool at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will welcome its inaugural class on the first day of school: Mon., Aug. 24, . . .

UPDATE August 28, 2026: Cubdate: Check In With Grizzly Bear Cubs Scout and Ranger – IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO – Wiggly grizzly bear cubs, Scout and Ranger, are settling in, growing more confident every day, and reaching new milestones. One big milestone is their new names! Scout (female) and Ranger (male) represent the . . .