Plan a Visit

Timed e-tickets must be purchased in advance, and are subject to selling out on popular days. Your ticket will indicate the earliest time you can enter the Zoo. From the ticketed time, you have a half-hour window to enter the Zoo (for example, if your ticket is for 10 a.m., you need to be in line to enter the Zoo by 10:30 a.m.). Once you’re inside, you are welcome to stay in the Zoo until closing time (typically 5 p.m.).

• Please reserve your timed e-tickets in advance using the links below; advance e-tickets are required for entry for Zoo members and non-members. Why Advance Tickets?
• View the 2022 Zoo Ticket Pricing Calendar PDF here
• View the 2023 Zoo Ticket Pricing Calendar PDF here
• All individuals visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under.
• Choose your date and arrival time. A limited number of e-tickets are available to enter during each time period. If your first choice is sold out, please choose another time or day to visit. NOTE: Before you get tickets, view any Alerts & Special Notices.
• No refunds or exchanges. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an all-weather venue and is open 365 days a year, regardless of weather. No refunds or exchanges will be given for inclement weather or any other reason.
• For all ticket assistance or questions, email [email protected].

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Electric Safari Early Closures:

– On evenings of Electric Safari, December 2-4, 9-23, 25 – January 1, 2023: Zoo daytime hours are 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (except holidays Dec. 25, 31, Jan. 1, Zoo closes at 3 p.m.), last timed tickets 2-2:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine closes at 1:30 p.m. – last car up at 12:30 p.m.
– The Zoo will reopen for Electric Safari 4 to 5 p.m. for Zoo members and their paying guests only, and 5 p.m. for the general public. Electric Safari closes at 8:30 p.m.
– A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members. Zoo members attend for free with complimentary reservations. Advance timed tickets are required for all attending Electric Safari.

Holiday Hours 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.:

– Thanksgiving Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last timed entry 1:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine is closed.
– Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last timed entry 1:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine closes at 2 p.m. (last car up at 1 p.m.), Electric Safari CLOSED.
– Christmas Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last timed entry 1:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine closed, Electric Safari 5 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their paying guests at 4 p.m.)
– New Year’s Eve: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last timed entry 1:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine closes at 1:30 p.m. (last car up at 12:30 p.m.), Electric Safari 5 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their paying guests at 4 p.m.)
– New Year’s Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last timed entry 1:30 p.m., last Sky Ride (if open) 2 p.m., Shrine closed, Electric Safari 5 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their paying guests at 4 p.m.)
– Note: Will Rogers Shrine has additional holiday hours – see complete details.