Roger, 4-year-old North American porcupine, has some impressive “quill-ities.” His gentle, curious and friendly nature directly contributes to Roger’s important training behaviors, adorable enrichment and strong relationship with his keepers. Mastering behaviors like target training, stationing and injection training plays a big role in how keepers can best care for Roger now and in the future. Visit Roger in Rocky Mountain Wild during your next visit to CMZoo!
CMZoo North American porcupines, Kale and Quilliam, were united in late 2018 on a breeding recommendation. Rocky Mountain Wild Keeper, Allison Rosing, gives an update on how the two are getting along and how Kale is participating in training, in case any porcupettes (baby porcupines) are in our future!
- Meet & Greets – unique animal interactions year-round, with any one of our smaller animals listed below.
- Animal Encounters – connect with amazing animals and their Keepers, plus options to feed many of the animals listed.
- V.I.P. Tours – behind-the-scenes exclusive animal experiences that make memories for a lifetime!
Once in a lifetime Opportunities
Select your unique experience from the following options:
Encounters
Opportunities to connect with amazing animals and their Keepers and a chance to feed any one of the animals below.
Note: All Encounters do not have any age restrictions unless otherwise noted, however children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Colors Life.
Zoo Keepers work with the animals that enjoy painting as a form of enrichment. Some animals paint year-round, like our orangutans and elephants, while others simply try it out. Special edition artwork is produced on unique occasions by an individual animal or a combination of animals contributing to the final piece. Methods and processes therefore vary by species, and all are a part of enrichment for the animal(s).
Unique Benefits of Special Edition Art:
– Painting enriches the animal’s lives and stimulates their minds.
– Each animal has its own individual style of painting.
– These are one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork.
– Proceeds from sale of Special Edition Art go toward the care of all the animals at the Zoo.
Support your favorites with digital, traditional, gift package, and group adoptions. Gifting any adopt choice is available by simply completing the gift area at checkout.