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at CMZoo February 27, 2025 Emmett and Digger, two 20-year-old grizzly bears, have
at CMZoo February 27, 2025 Emmett and Digger, two 20-year-old grizzly bears, have
Our First African Penguins Have Arrived at Water’s Edge: Africa!
My Big Backyard is home to a brand-new button-nosed furry face! Help us welcome Hubble, a 4-month-old Virginia opossum, to CMZoo. “We named him Hubble because he’s still growing into his big ears, which kind of resemble the space telescope,” said Bryce Oberg, keeper in The Loft and My Big Backyard. Hubble lives next to . . .
“But, they have to look scary because their defenses pretty much end there.
Help us wish Ouray a happy 32nd birthday! The Fourth of July isn’t just America’s birthday—it’s also Ouray the bald eagle’s designated hatchday! Ouray is a bald eagle, but she’s also a ‘golden eagle’ because she’s well into her golden years. The median life expectancy of a bald eagle in human care is 16 years, . . .
However, some organizations, like CMZoo, have special permits to care for bald eagles
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO – Just like people, animals’ diets play a huge role in their overall health. In addition to enrichment activities, training sessions and environmental elements that support animals’ mental and physical wellness, planning their daily meals is a major focus for animal care teams. As the holidays roll around each . . .
Just like humans, animals have individual preferences.
Sisters Hope and Shadow have stepped up as confident leaders, often being the first
These fully aquatic salamanders have amazing regenerative qualities, evidenced by
We have one of North America’s largest giraffe herds, the result of a prolific breeding
Every visit to the Zoo is conservation in action. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and its guests and members are celebrating a huge milestone, having raised $3 million since the Zoo’s Quarters for Conservation program launched in 2008. Quarters for Conservation, or Q4C, is the Zoo’s largest fundraiser for field conservation. It actively engages visitors and staff . . .
“Our guests have helped us save animals from extinction simply by visiting the Zoo
Children’s Hospital Colorado, our year-round sponsor, offers helpful guidance for helping children cope with stress and anxiety related to the ‘new normal’ of life during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to a recent blog, they will be hosting a virtual talk on the topic, just for members and fans of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, on Friday, . . .
We told you last month about how the great apes of Primate World have shown us they