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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 . . .

Written by Erika Furnes and Jenna Schmidt, Rocky Mountain Wild senior animal keepers As senior keepers in Rocky Mountain Wild and Asian Highlands habitats, we have the privilege of taking care of some extraordinary animals that serve as ambassadors for their species. From energetic otters to orphaned moose to endangered leopards, there’s no shortage of . . .

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 . . .

UPDATE AUGUST 7, 2026 Help Name Our Grizzly Bear Cubs and Support Grizzly Bear Conservation! Our two roly-poly eight-month-old grizzly bear cubs are ready for names and we need your help! For a $5 minimum donation, you can vote for your favorite pair of names for the sibling cubs and make a difference for grizzly . . .

Meet Thorn, a one-year-old male giraffe who recently arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and is settling into life in African Rift Valley! Since arriving in May, Thorn has adjusted quickly and is fitting in with the herd. He can often be seen spending time with giraffe like Ohe, Kinda, and Wednesday as he explores his . . .

Say hello to Jasiri, a 5-year-old reticulated giraffe who recently arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo from Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance for a temporary stay. Jasiri’s move supports giraffe conservation through the Giraffe Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program managed by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Jasiri’s arrival went smoothly — he calmly walked . . .

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 . . .

Meet Keoki, an 8-year-old female lar gibbon! Keoki (pronounced key-OH-key) recently arrived from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and is settling into her new home. Already visible to guests in Primate World, her captivating eyes, tiny nose and adorable hairdo are quickly melting hearts. Keoki is starting to bond with her care team and . . .

Cue the ‘awws,’ because in addition to welcoming an adorable baby gorilla, Primate World recently celebrated the arrival of two tiny-but-bold bearded sisters: 4-year-old Mattessich (pronounced mad-eh-sitch) and 3-year-old Gianna. The sisters are difficult to tell apart, even for the keepers who work closely with them. Each tamarin has a microchip, so staff can keep . . .

Kinda (rhymes with Linda) arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on May 27, 2025. She’s easy to spot in the herd because she’s currently the smallest, and her coat is a darker brown than others. The 1-year-old female giraffe is impressing her keepers with her confidence and adaptability. “She may be the smallest in the herd, . . .