Food & Gifts

Find our restaurants, espresso bar, snacks & favorite ice cream spots!

Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnics, see Picnic Areas & Info below. Visit Thundergod Gift Shop just inside the front gate and find a variety of fun merchandise for the whole family, or shop for these items on our Online Gift Shop. Additional unique opportunities for programs, memberships, adoptions, tickets and gifts that give twice can be found on our Zoo Store page.

Gifts & Online Shopping

Food & Drink

Grizzly Grill

Offering culinary theatre-style dining overlooking the city of Colorado Springs and the surrounding region. Enjoy indoor air-conditioned seating and outdoor sunlit patios. Gourmet favorites to include seasonal specials and garden fresh salads. Regular zoo fare includes burgers, pizza by the slice, sandwiches, and soft-serve ice cream. Due to current health guidelines, soft drinks are no longer self-served, but are available for purchase in our eateries. Previously purchased Cheyenne Mountain Zoo souvenir cups can be refilled at restaurants by a staff member for 99¢ (plus tax). Water bottles can be refilled at water stations located throughout the park.

Please Note: Due to national coin shortages, this location is only accepting credit/debit cards or exact change at this time.

LOCATION: Near the middle of the Zoo, adjacent to the Carousel.
HOURS: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round (or current Zoo hours)

Picnic Areas & Info

Outdoor seating can be found at various locations around the Zoo.
The main picnic area is near the Carousel, view Zoo Guest Map for details.
You are welcome to bring food, coolers, etc. with you, just please refrain from bringing in any glass or alcohol.
Please do not feed any of your food to the Zoo animals.
Outside food and drink may not be taken in to any of the Zoo restaurants.