Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Giraffe Calf, Penny July 30, 2018 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is heartbroken to announce the death of Penny, the giraffe calf. Little Penny was just shy of her two-month birthday when the humane, but extremely difficult, decision was made to euthanize her today. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Celebrates the Long Life of Rosie, Andean Bear November 27, 2017 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is sad to announce the passing of Rosie, our 28-year-old Andean bear. During her seven years here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, she made strong emotional connections with guests and staff alike. There are currently only four other Andean bears in North America that have survived to that age. Andean bears are also known as spectacled bears.
