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Their unique hooves have two toes with a soft center that acts as a kind of climbing
Their unique hooves have two toes with a soft center that acts as a kind of climbing
Wild animals have to solve problems and exert physical energy to feed themselves,
Last year, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo joined the Rocky Mountain Wolf Action Fund (RMWAF) and other partners to collect signatures for a petition that successfully landed a proposition on this year’s general election ballot. Proposition #114 asks Colorado voters to decide if gray wolves, once native to the state, should be carefully reintroduced to the Western . . .
“We have seen significant support from the public throughout this project, but voters
Kay, a one-year-old female giraffe from Lincoln Children’s Zoo (LCZ), arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on the evening of Wed., April 19, and she’s settling in well. She has shared space with Msichana and Muziki, and, this week, started introductions with other herd members through a protective barrier, including Ohe and Viv, who were very . . .
animals respond to changes in their surroundings and routines, so it’s important to have
“The exhibit has plenty of space for each hippo to have its own space.
The Zoo profession is a quickly evolving blend of science, veterinary medicine, compassion, relationships, intuition and innovation. With the well-being of its animals at the forefront, CMZoo is investing in another full-time dedicated position to increase enrichment opportunities for its scaly, furry, giant and tiny animal colleagues. As CMZoo’s Curator of Environmental Enhancements, Jason Bredahl . . .
Plus, he’ll have the time, equipment and resources to lead enrichment programs for
membership. 2) Contact the Membership department directly at [email protected] to have
She and the baby have been bonding well.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will soon bid bon voyage to Bluestem, a three-year-old female Mexican wolf. In the coming months, she will leave her home in Rocky Mountain Wild for a Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation at a facility in Mexico. CMZoo’s seven Mexican wolves serve their species as ambassadors for wild wolves, . . .
ambassadors for wild wolves, and the pack matriarch, Luna, and patriarch, Navarro, have
Simply by visiting the Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo members and guests contribute to important global conservation work. “Watching the devastating bushfires in Australia from our living rooms in Colorado can leave you feeling helpless and wondering what you can do to make a difference,” said Bob Chastain, CMZoo president and CEO. “It’s important to note . . .
Since starting in November 2019, the bushfires in Australia have devastated more