It finally feels like summer! The weather is warm, the Zoo is open, and camp is in full swing. Summer Camp at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a uniquely wild experience, and this summer is no different. Well, it’s a little different. There are new guidelines in place to help keep staff, guests and campers happy . . .
With smaller camp groups, we have been able to make our camp programs match guidelines
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is mourning the loss of Kaya, a 13-year-old mountain lion who lived a long life at CMZoo after being orphaned in the wild in Wyoming in 2006. This summer, she again captured the hearts of guests when she earned the nickname ‚Grandma Kaya‘ by embracing the presence of three young kittens who were also orphaned in the wild and came to live at CMZoo.
In the past several days, urgent or emergency procedures have been conducted not
It’s officially winter, when many people wonder if Emmett and Digger, CMZoo’s grizzly bears, go into hibernation. The short answer is no, but it’s a more complicated topic than some might expect. Scientists continue to study seasonal animal dormancy and are finding that animals experience a wide spectrum of behavioral and physiological changes in the . . .
But, animals in human care can also experience seasonal changes, even though they have
UPDATE July 19, 2023 – We have exciting news!
Other Zoo News Saying Goodbye Support the Zoo Our First African Penguins Have
Pandora, Plato and Penelope have moved into the penguin building, where they will
Pandora, Plato and Penelope have moved into the penguin building, where they will
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, its members, visitors and donors are celebrating another conservation milestone. In mid-September, the Zoo surpassed $1 million donated to its African elephant and black rhino conservation partner, Tsavo Trust, since establishing a partnership in 2016. Tsavo Trust was founded in 2012 to help protect the last of the ‘Super Tuskers’ – African . . .
Through their support, visitors to the Zoo have a meaningful way to directly impact
Although we’re closed to the public and missing our members and guests, things aren’t slowing down at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. From daily animal care and enrichment to veterinary procedures, special projects and COVID-19 management, we’re operating with energy and passion to prepare for the day we can welcome you back. “Our organization is unique because . . .
“We have animals to feed and care for and a huge mountainside campus to keep up.
In that time, giraffe professionals have learned a lot about providing world-class
