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remaining years, perfecting the animal-human communication that all CMZoo animal trainers
remaining years, perfecting the animal-human communication that all CMZoo animal trainers
HE WAS THE SECOND-OLDEST MALE GIRAFFE IN HUMAN CARE IN THE COUNTRY WHEN HE PASSED – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staff and giraffe fans are reflecting on the life of a legendary giraffe, Mahali [ma-HAUL-ee]. After an age-related decline in his health, Mahali’s care team made the difficult but compassionate decision to euthanize him on Thurs., . . .
remaining years, perfecting the animal-human communication that all CMZoo animal trainers
It’s that magical time of year when many people search for the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or a truly unique stocking stuffer, these options are sure put a smile on every face on your list. Plus, when you purchase something from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, you . . .
You can help train our lion pride, get up-close with the grizzly bears, say hello
Go behind-the-scenes to meet, feed, or train your favorite animals.
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 . . .
tell if he’s walking slightly differently, or if we need to brainstorm new ways to train
Go behind-the-scenes to meet, feed, or train your favorite animals.
As kids head back to school with so many changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our partner, Children’s Hospital Colorado, has provided a guide to helping prepare children and their parents for what’s to come with this blog. Likewise, one of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s youngest residents is preparing for big changes ahead. Atka, a 3-month-old . . .
Motivating him to train, try new foods and explore new spaces safely are banana-worthy
It’s that magical time of year when many people search for the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or a truly unique stocking stuffer, these options are sure put a smile on every face on your list. Plus, when you purchase something from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, you . . .
You can help train a sloth, get up-close with the grizzly bears, say hello to the
Go behind-the-scenes to meet, feed, or train your favorite animals.
Since Goma, our 29-year-old silverback Western lowland gorilla, came to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in 2016, Primate World keepers have worked to socialize him with the four female gorillas who live at the Zoo. Each of the ladies has her own personality, which means Goma – who came to CMZoo without much experience living in a . . .
When she’s feeling good and sees us setting up to train with her, she gets excited