Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoo located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is a popular attraction, boasting 76 employees and generating $100 million in annual revenue. Visitors can encounter a diverse range of animals, from the famous giraffe herd that guests can hand-feed to penguins, hippos, grizzlies, wolves, mountain lions, and a moose. The zoo also features an African exhibit, Water’s Edge: Africa, which opened in 2020. Guests can get up close to lions, great apes, and the zoo's aging African elephant herd known as the Golden Girls. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo stands out as a top-rated zoo, consistently ranked among the top ten in the United States. The zoo is home to rare, endangered, and native animals, and its location on a natural mountainside adds to its unique appeal. The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is open 365 days a year. For tickets and more information, please visit cmzoo.org. Advance tickets are required.