You’ll also get to see behind-the-scenes training footage of each giraffe and its trainer
You’ll also get to see behind-the-scenes training footage of each giraffe and its trainer
keepers’ eye view of hoof care and injection training with Atka, while his primary trainer
keepers’ eye view of hoof care and injection training with Atka, while his primary trainer
On June 25, our African lion siblings turn six! It’s hard to believe it’s already been that long since the three adorable African lion cubs were born to parents Lomela and Abuto at CMZoo. Since then, they’ve grown gorgeous manes (for the boys), perfected their ground-shaking roars, learned voluntary husbandry behaviors, adjusted their family dynamics, . . .
bonded,” said Diana Miller, senior keeper in African Rift Valley, and Boma’s primary trainer
Seasonal illnesses, like influenza, can wreak havoc on humans this time of year. But, did you know great apes, like orangutans and gorillas, are also susceptible to the flu virus, which impacts an estimated 3 million humans annually? As Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s year-round sponsor, Children’s Hospital Colorado, provides tips for staying healthy during flu season, . . .
However, her primary trainer continued training, and Kera has made incredible progress
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 . . .
“We have a trainer, a ‘brusher’ and a ‘mechanic’ during the blood draws,” Ilana says
CMZoo’s EdVenture department recently welcomed Hootenanny, a 6-year-old female screech owl, to the team. Get to know “Hoot” and learn about her species, which is found in Colorado’s wild places. She may be small, but she is a skilled hunter and a fast study. Learn about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with . . .
about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with her primary trainer
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo family is celebrating the long life of the eldest member of the Zoo’s reticulated giraffe herd, Riyadh, today. Since her birth at CMZoo in 1990, she made countless connections with guests, members and fans, who would delight at her small-but-mighty personality and regal nature. As she grew older, Riyadh began showing . . .
say goodbye,” said Rachael Hahn, animal keeper for giraffe and Riyadh’s primary trainer
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo family is mourning the loss of Zwena, a 13-year-old female African lion who was born at the Zoo. Monday afternoon, Zwena’s care team made the difficult and humane decision to euthanize her due to progressive neurological issues and her declining health and quality of life. In July, we told you we . . .
of the girls,” said Diana Miller, African Rift Valley keeper and Zwena’s primary trainer
It’s officially back-to-school season. While our partner, Children’s Hospital Colorado, helps parents prepare for the academic year ahead, Water’s Edge: Africa keepers are helping 4-month-old ring-tailed lemur, Maky [MAH-kee], take his first steps toward training! Many animals at the Zoo participate in voluntary training, which allows them to choose to participate in their own health . . .
the keepers, even beating his dad, Hercules, for top positioning closest to his trainer
about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with her primary trainer
