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CMZoo has been pioneering innovative farming techniques in zoos since introducing its first shipping container farm, in 2021, followed by a second, in 2022. Today, only a few zoos are using hydroponic systems like these. By producing their own fertilizer, the CMZoo horticulture team is saving money and resources while gathering essential data to fine-tune . . .

This summer, the black-footed ferret (BFF) breeding program at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo saw a record number of kits born: 37. Conservationists tested multi-partner breeding to see if females could conceive and whelp kits from different dads in the same litter, and to see if having multiple breeding partners impacted the number of kits born overall. . . .

Four-year-old Atka has grown impressive antlers this year, marking the end of the antler-growing season. Each year, male moose grow a new set of antlers. His antlers, once covered in velvet to help them grow, have now shed the fuzzy layer, revealing the iconic white antlers we associate with moose. Once his impressive antlers have . . .

Jumbe, a 21-year-old Eastern black rhino at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, continues to navigate a significant health challenge with the support of his care and veterinary teams. In May, a blood test revealed concerning iron saturation levels indicating a condition known as iron overload disorder. Despite the diagnosis, Jumbe remains in good spirits. He consistently interacts . . .

Mark the calendar for World Sloth Day and a celebration of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths on Sat., Oct. 19. That’s when Scutes Family Gallery and The Loft keepers will host special sloth meet-and-greets and other sloth-inspired activities. The Zoo will close early at 3 p.m. to prepare for Boo at the Zoo, but . . .

Mango and Basha, 1-year-old Amur leopard brothers, are growing up – and gearing up for their next big adventure. As the first Amur leopard cubs born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in nearly 20 years, their highly anticipated births made history in May 2023. Now, their care team is preparing them to leave CMZoo for other . . .

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO – As summer vacation ends and school bells start to ring, many families are embracing a new academic year. For some, this means managing the whirlwind of new routines, teachers and environments. Long before the first day back, parents help their children prepare and adjust with earlier bedtimes, school . . .

Khalid, CMZoo’s 16-year-old breeding bull giraffe, may be considered aging for an intact male giraffe in human care. But, at 16, he’s tackling new training routines and locations with the enthusiasm, confidence and consistency of a much younger giraffe. The trusting relationships he has built with his keepers, along with the confidence he has in . . .

If you’ve been to Rocky Mountain Wild recently, you might have seen the three bandit-faced raccoons: Benton, Baker and Baldwin! The curious 6-year-old brothers are settling into their new home, spending their days exploring branches, playing on tire swings, napping in hollowed-out logs, and washing their long hands in the pond. The boys recently came . . .

Grizzly bears Emmett and Digger aren’t the only ones engaging with the recent renovations in Rocky Mountain Wild! The new guest path winds through native trees and plants, leading you past three lively raccoon brothers before reaching the updated grizzly bear exhibit. Here, you can get a closer look at Emmett and Digger as they . . .