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Jumbe for nine years. “He’s actually really gentle,� said Dinwiddie. “I have
Jumbe for nine years. “He’s actually really gentle,� said Dinwiddie. “I have
Moose have adaptations that help them survive the winter, including a thick winter
this trip helped the teens experience the impact these protected wild places can have
A snow leopard’s tail is an incredibly useful tool. About as long as their bodies, their tails act as a counterbalance, so they can make hairpin turns at lightning speed in the wild. When they’re pursuing prey in their native Himalayan Mountains, their tails act like an automatic rudder on a speed boat, instinctively correcting . . .
“We know kidney disease is common in aging cats, and we have successfully monitored
The soft serenade of Wyoming toad mating calls will soon echo through the hallways of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo conservation center, as Field Conservation Coordinator Jeff Baughman welcomes ten breeding pairs of critically endangered amphibians back from 38 days of hibernation. “It’s a busy time of year for us,” said Baughman, who has been intimately . . .
Soon, we’ll have our hands full, welcoming thousands of their babies into our care
Just like adult Red River hogs, hoglets have the signature bright orange coats, but
Have you ever wondered “hoo� comes out when the sun goes down?
Many animals are extra active on snowy days, while others have cozy indoor habitats
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been in what is known among the staff as “sprint mode” for the past three days to ensure that guests are able to visit again, starting Saturday. The Zoo will reopen for members at 8 a.m. and for the general public at 9 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 11 after being closed following an unprecedented hail storm on Monday afternoon. The storm caused guest and staff injuries, animal injuries and deaths, and extensive property damage.
Animal keepers have been asked to get animals ready to resume “life as normal,” which
With keeper talks and animal demonstrations throughout the day, The Loft provides hands-on and up-close opportunities with smaller animals like tortoises, skunks, snakes, lizards and more. My Big Backyard is home to chickens, bunnies and a treehouse that’s home to lots of amphibians and invertebrates. What you may not know is that with a little . . .
Animal Encounters Have you ever been to the Zoo, visited our three-banded armadillo