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conservation in action.� Since starting in November 2019, the bushfires in Australia have
conservation in action.� Since starting in November 2019, the bushfires in Australia have
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 . . .
Animal Art Holiday Ornaments The Loft animals and their keepers have been painting
After seven years of settling in, the Western lowland gorillas at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are officially a cohesive troop! 32-year-old Goma – the troop’s silverback – is living with the four females full-time, which means they’re ready to take the next step as a family. Goma came to CMZoo on a breeding recommendation in 2016. . . .
Keepers have seen ‘flirting behavior,’ from Asha, where she’ll sit extra close to
Keepers have seen Omo’s personality continue to get bigger, along with the rest of
We’ve created a CMZoo 2020 Bucket List! As a new decade approaches, see how many of these unique experiences you can check off the list. Ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride – Our one-of-a-kind chair lift takes you high up above the exhibits, for a true bird’s eye view of our mountain zoo, Colorado Springs and . . .
Feed an Elephant – Have you ever been close enough to an 8,000-pound elephant to
Mila, a female Amur tiger, turned two years old behind the scenes on May 1, 2023, and Asian Highlands keepers had more than one reason to celebrate. Her second birthday seemed to be a turning point for the tentative tiger, who arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in March 2023. “It feels like we’re finally getting . . .
Their intention was to let Mila know that she did not need to have big responses
When you think of vultures, chances are you don’t picture heroic, beacons of hope contributing to a strong and healthy ecosystem. That’s because vultures sometimes get a bad rap in our society, often depicted negatively due to their scavenger status. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been supporting vulture conservation in various ways since 2009, including currently . . .
This message is a bit easier to convey when you have three charismatic and interesting
Zoos play a pivotal role in the care and conservation of the world’s most vulnerable species. From the largest land mammals, like giraffe and elephants, to the smallest jungle dwellers, like tree frogs and insects, species all over the world are regularly facing challenges that can threaten their future. The best tools to protect these . . .
Homeschool groups, scout troops, and preschools have all attended in previous years
Our Abyssinian (Northern) ground hornbills have been spending a lot of time exploring
Animal keepers will have special conservation-themed presentations with their animals