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Make the most of your summer adventure at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Explore the new admissions plaza, gift shop and Longneck Cafe, and catch a sneak peek of the International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe opening later this summer. From up-close animal encounters and daily feedings to keeper talks, mountain views and sweet . . .

On May 28, CMZoo President and CEO, Bob Chastain, was joined by Executive Vice President and incoming President and CEO, Dave Ruhl, CMZoo board members and staff, our retail partners, SSA, iiCON Construction, and others to celebrate the Admissions Grand Opening! The Giraffe Center opens later this summer. Remarks from Bob Chastain and Dave Ruhl . . .

THE GIRAFFE CENTER OPENS LATER THIS SUMMER – On Thurs., May 28, CMZoo members and guests will be among the first to explore the brand-new admissions area, 200 Project sculptures, gift shop, and Longneck café, along with a first look at the future International Center for the Care and Conservation of Giraffe (the Giraffe Center), . . .

Our Strategy for Life At the Zoo Two years ago, we announced that our 20-year President & CEO, Bob Chastain, is retiring after 30 years of service to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. In February, we announced that our incoming President & CEO, Dave Ruhl – the Zoo’s current executive vice president – will move into the . . .

Enjoy Episode 1 of our centennial docuseries, A Mountain of Memories, celebrating Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s past, present, and future, highlighting community, conservation, construction, and animal care. In this episode, we showcase some of the many people who make up the CMZoo community. We look back at how CMZoo has been shaped by donors, members, guests, . . .

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was ranked #2 Best Zoo in the country, in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026! Dedicated CMZoo supporters voted daily for a month, and their commitment earned the Zoo a tie for its highest ranking ever – second place – for the second year in a row. According to popular vote . . .

CMZOO IS NOMINATED FOR BEST ZOO IN THE U.S. BY USA TODAY’s 10BEST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS – Supporters can vote daily at cmzoo.org/vote. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been holding strong at the #2 spot in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Best Zoo in the U.S. contest. We’ve reached the point in the contest where the . . .

For the tenth consecutive year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in the U.S. in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Supporters can vote daily through Mon., March 9 at cmzoo.org/vote. A vote for CMZoo is a vote for your favorite animal and for your community, because a high ranking elevates the entire . . .

Part 1: Past Two years ago, we announced that our 20-year President & CEO, Bob Chastain, is retiring after 30 years of service to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. On Feb. 10, CMZoo’s board of directors announced Dave Ruhl, current executive vice president at CMZoo, will step into the role of president & CEO on June 12, . . .

BOB CHASTAIN, PRESIDENT & CEO WILL RETIRE IN JUNE 2026 – After an international executive search, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Board of Directors announced today that they have elected Dave Ruhl, CMZoo’s current executive vice president, as the Zoo’s incoming president & CEO, effective June 12, 2026. “The Zoo’s future is in excellent hands with Dave . . .