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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo    

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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Cheyenne Mountain in the …

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Apr 10, 2025
We read the reviews and decided to visit this little zoo while in the area. Be advised that you must purchase your tickets in advance and they do not take part in any discount programs that other zoo…Full review by FarrahSYoung
Feb 15, 2025
The manager of the food court Hector Pastrana was very attentive and kind. Good place for visiting in family and the food was goodFull review by Sylvia F
Feb 12, 2025
The views were amazing! And so were the views of the animals. We got to see the grizzly bear training demonstration, where patrons are within a dozen feet of the grizzlies, safely behind a large grea…Full review by P S
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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo boasts the highest elevation of any zoo in the United States at 6,714 feet (2,046 meters) above sea level. Sp…
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Spend a day at America's only mountainside zoo. The zoo features endangered species in mountain exhibits that resemble their natural …
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One of the two mountain zoos in the country, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is home to a large number of animals including endangered spe…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a mountainside zoo, located southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado on Cheyenne Mountain in t…
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Facts

Located:Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Opened:1926
Annual visitors:600,000+

Questions & answers

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What is the price of the entrance tickets
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Mon-Thurs-Adults 12-64 $19.75 Child-ages 3-11 $14.75 Peak days Friday-Sunday Adults 12-64 $24.75 Child 3-11 $19.75
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Answer by Janet A · Jul 18, 2023
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Can you bring your own lunch?
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Yes you can bring in anything but glass. Probably not alcohol but anything else.
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How much for for to seniors 73 & 75 on a friday
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It depends on the date you are planning to visit and the time of day you plan to get there. See the Pricing Calendar on their website. Could range from $12.75 to $32.75.
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Answer by Jim G · May 29, 2021
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Frequently asked questions

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Do I need to get tickets in advance?
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Advance reservations are required for both members and non-members.
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A special feature of the zoo is the fact they allow visitors to hand-feed the giraffes
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Wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs are also available on rent
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The Encounter Africa section, with its elephants, lions and black rhinoceros, is particularly interesting
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The cost of your zoo admission also includes entry to the Will Rogers Shrine
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Mountain weather changes rapidly, so bring a light jacket
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Admission is slightly reduced during non-peak days (March through November
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Affording both visitors and animals fabulous views, though it requires stout walking shoes and a degree of physical fitness
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Rocky Mountain Wild hosts regional species, like moose, grizzly bears, mountain lions, river otters, porcupine, Mexican gray wolves, bald eagles and lynx
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a must if you're visiting Colorado Springs with kids
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Note that some of the zoo's special activities cost extra
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It is home to more than 800 animals representing over 200 different species
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If you are wondering what to do in Colorado Springs with kids, this is a great place to visit
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In 1926, Spencer Penrose created the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on a rocky
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The views are incredible and the paths are easy to navigate with a stroller or wheelchair
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In only a couple of hours, my daughters and their friends get to feed giraffes
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A ski lift offers stellar views over colorado springs
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Visitors can tour the zoo on the zoomobile/tram which is handicapped and stroller accessible
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And if you come on a weekday (monday through thursday), then you even get a discount!
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Check out all the happenings here, along with sample itineraries and zoo maps to make your plan complete
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The zoo also maintains many animal exhibits and offers carousal, tot trains, pony rides and more
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Strollers, double strollers, wheelchairs, and wagons are available for rent
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The unique design of the zoo's animal exhibits gets guests closer than ever
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It requires strong strolling shoes and a level of physical wellness
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There are also some nice play areas for kids
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Riding an antique carousel and taking an adventurous ride of the mountaineer sky ride and gear up for a wild experience!
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