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  • Check in with Cofan, 19-Year-Old Mountain Tapir

    September 28, 2022

    It’s time to check in on our mountain tapir, Cofan, as he lives out his golden years! In early 2021, Cofan underwent a life-saving surgery to remove his damaged left kidney. Since then, Cofan’s keepers have worked closely with him and given him extra love and scratches, which are his favorite rewards. Giving Cofan scratches . . .

  • Join us for International African Penguin Awareness Day at the Zoo Oct. 8

    September 28, 2022

    International African Penguin Awareness Day (IAPAD) is Sat., Oct. 8, and we have an exciting day of activities planned on the beaches of Water’s Edge: Africa to help raise awareness for African penguin conservation. Although African penguin populations continue to struggle in the wild, strides have been made to save this endangered species, and you . . .

  • Check In With Blanca, 3-Month-Old Rocky Mountain Goat

    August 26, 2022

    Blanca, our 3-month-old Rocky Mountain goat, is growing up fast! She recently weighed in at 53 pounds. Her mom, Lena, weighs 126 pounds, and her dad, Albert, weighs 358 pounds, so we’re curious who Blanca will take after as she continues to grow. Speaking of growing, check out her little horns! Blanca is growing in . . .

  • It’s Back-To-School Season: Join Plato for Training

    August 26, 2022

    School is in session for Plato, one of our pink-backed pelicans! Plato participates in training sessions that allow his keepers to care for him. Consistent training for Plato’s wings and feet is especially important as it helps his keepers check in on his health and well-being. Plato is very interested in watching his keepers and . . .

  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcomes Watermelon- Striped Baby Red River Hog

    August 18, 2022

    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo keepers were greeted by a brand-new baby Red River hog in the early hours of Fri., Aug. 12. They had suspicions a baby was on the way, and their suspicions were confirmed when they found Red River hog mom, Zena, resting peacefully with her baby, who appears to be in good health. . . .

  • Ring-Tailed Lemur Youngsters Participate in Training

    July 29, 2022

    Our ring-tailed lemur twins, Elo and Anja, celebrated their first birthday on July 11, and their older half-brother, Maky, turned one on April 26. Step onto Lemur Island with us to see how the young prosimians’ personalities have developed in the lemur conspiracy (what a group of lemurs is called) and get up-close for a . . .

  • Omo Turns One This Month, and You’re Invited!

    June 30, 2022

    We can hardly believe Omo will turn one year old on July 20! It’s been a year of adorable ear wiggles, plops and boops with this boy, and it’s been our joy to share him with you. Hear our Water’s Edge: Africa keepers’ favorite ‘Omo-ments’ over the past year. To celebrate Omo’s first birthday, our . . .

  • 8-Week-Old Rocky Mountain Goat Kid Growing in Leaps and Bounds

    June 30, 2022

    The adorably fluffy Rocky Mountain Goat kid born on May 4 has a name! Meet Blanca, named after Blanca Peak – one of Colorado’s tallest mountains. Blanca is growing in leaps and bounds! The young female goat is incredibly independent and energetic. Wait until you see her version of zoomies! She now weighs nearly 30 . . .

  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Helps Launch Global Mobile App to Empower Consumers to Save Wildlife and Wild Places

    June 29, 2022

    If you’ve ever wanted to save the rainforests from the comfort of your smartphone, now’s your chance. With a brand-new free global mobile app, everyone has the power to advocate with their shopping choices, and to make large companies listen to their demands for sustainably produced palm oil. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo), under the direction . . .

  • Get to Know the New Faces in The Loft, My Big Backyard and The Treehouse!

    June 27, 2022

    See a few of the new faces at The Loft, The Treehouse and My Big Backyard! From Bubba, our giant African bullfrog, to Nigel, our lesser Madagascar tenrec, Raider the African grey parrot and Ms. Frizzle, our curlyhair tarantula, there are lots of new animal ambassadors to visit on your next trip to CMZoo! Back . . .

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