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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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Colorado Springs
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    Victoria B.
    "It's the best time of day to feed the giraffes and birds!"(21 Tips)
    Rexford H.
    "The giraffe exhibit is top notch."(3 Tips)
    Tom H.
    "Nice, clean, enthusiastic employees, really great!"(4 Tips)
    N B.
    "best views of the Springs and look down on the Broadmoor."(3 Tips)
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  • Genia T.heart icon on user image
    Genia TuxhornMarch 31, 2017
    You get to drive through the zoo to go check out this great tower with the purchase of your zoo ticket.
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  • Maggie O.
    Maggie OldhamAugust 9, 2013
    This place is by far the best zoo i have ever been too! The exhibits are clean and well-kept and the animals are amazing!! My fav exhibit was the african lions and the giraffe exhibit
  • Gigi S.
    Gigi SingsMay 28, 2013
    Watching the elephant take a bath was so amazing as well as being able to feed/pet the giraffe's. They need to work on how people flow through the park. Also, quite the hike but worth it.
  • Denise J.heart icon on user image
    Denise JudySeptember 1, 2015
    This zoo is in the most beautiful setting of any I've ever been in. And, there are so many opportunities for guests to interact with the animals, which was really special. I loved it!
  • Corey C.heart icon on user image
    Corey CApril 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite zoo by far... Only mountain zoo... Best giraffe exhibit... New Africa exhibit in the works will be fantastic! Locals get a membership... So worth it! My family goes once a week!
  • Ellieheart icon on user image
    EllieApril 19, 2015
    Make sure you've got sunscreen and comfy shoes on! Feed the giraffes, and go see if you can spot some wolves -- they're awesome, but sometimes you have to be patient before they'll come out.
  • Kathyurshka R.heart icon on user image
    Kathyurshka RoseMay 6, 2015
    Who doesn't love the Zoo! It's has some great places to have a picnic. Make sure you bring some comfy shoes. Lots of hills to walk up and down.
  • Ryan H.heart icon on user image
    Ryan HartFebruary 24, 2023
    Amazing. One of the best zoos we’ve been to anywhere in the World.
  • Elizabethheart icon on user image
    ElizabethAugust 3, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Love this place. Small enough to enjoy without exhausting your kids. The new Africa area is outstanding and don't miss the keeper talks.
  • Garrett M.heart icon on user image
    Garrett MotznerJune 16, 2019
    Offers unique hands on experiences, you get a lot of close up interactions with the animals: giraffe feedings, wallaby’s just wandering in the open, etc.
  • Tom H.
    Tom HesselmanSeptember 23, 2016
    This is the nicest zoo I've been to, but then I'm not a connoisseur of zoos. Nice, clean, enthusiastic employees, really great!
  • Suse B.
    Suse BertscheOctober 18, 2012
    Giraffes were amazing. Make sure to bring cash so you can feed them. (ATM at feeding area if you need it).
  • Christopher J.heart icon on user image
    Christopher JimenezNovember 12, 2014
    Incredible zoo! Love the Skyride feature & the Giraffe feeding. Plenty of "behind the scenes" offerings too.
  • Amy M.heart icon on user image
    Amy MetzJanuary 16, 2015
    It was nice but it's sad to see how small each exhibit is. You get to be closer to the animals though. Feeding giraffes were awesome!
  • Jill P.heart icon on user image
    Jill PisarekJune 21, 2017
    This is one amazing zoo! The view is everything AND you can feed giraffes!!!!!
  • Charles H.heart icon on user image
    Charles HumphreysJuly 27, 2016
    Get there early to enjoy everything... their build your own salad was great
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 29, 2011
    Did you know? When construction began, the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun had yet to be named. Zoo founder Spencer Penrose dedicated the shrine to Rogers after his friend’s death in a 1935 plane crash. Read more
  • Brian D.heart icon on user image
    Brian DuncanMay 15, 2015
    Small but great. Make sure you attend all of the feedings.
  • Hanibal C.heart icon on user image
    Hanibal ClaytonJuly 16, 2013
    Best Zoo in Colorado! Makes Denver look ghetto! Everyone needs to see this one!
  • Rexford H.heart icon on user image
    Rexford HaugenMay 25, 2019
    The giraffe exhibit is top notch. You can feed them for about $5 cash.
  • Kesi F.
    Kesi FeldmanMarch 15, 2021
    Favorite mount side zoo with lots of things to see. Children had a blast.
  • David C.
    David CookSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Be prepared for the weather to drop 20 degrees as soon as the sun goes behind the mountain. Also, buy the refill cups if you plan to come more than once. FREE REFILLS. Read more
  • Michael R.heart icon on user image
    Michael RakowMarch 17, 2017
    Get up close and even touch many of the animals at this scenic zoo built into the side of a mountain!
  • Elizabethheart icon on user image
    ElizabethJuly 12, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Behind the building by the lions and zebras there is a covered patio - perfect place to eat your packed lunch.
  • Angela C.
    Angela CulverMarch 11, 2013
    Be sure to check out the Amur Leopard... Rarest big cat in the world!
  • Colorado
    ColoradoJanuary 23, 2012
    The only mountain zoo in the U.S. Ride the tram around the park, check out the new Elephant Barn and hand-feed more than 30 giraffes.
  • Jenn W.heart icon on user image
    Jenn WattonSeptember 13, 2012
    We went a while ago and the giraffes were wonderful... we were sad that the wolves and elephants weren't out, but it's a great weekend activity.
  • Greg K.heart icon on user image
    Greg KnaddisonNovember 26, 2016
    Good place to go when gassy. Nobody will know you farted.
  • Adriel R.
    Adriel RevelesAugust 10, 2014
    Everything is Awesome. :-)
  • Regina V.
    Regina VestJune 11, 2012
    Feeding the Giraffes is awesome! Must do!!! The Grizzly Bear was alot of fun too- he put on quite a show!
  • Shane M.heart icon on user image
    Shane MartinAugust 2, 2021
    Lots of uphill walking here. You’ll get your steps in easily
  • Rony K.
    Rony KarimJune 29, 2010
    The rail was nice, make sure you take the drive up to the shrine, pretty much see most of the Springs from up there. The animals were cool, the tigers were very active. Read more
  • Dan S.heart icon on user image
    Dan SmithJuly 7, 2016
    This place is just beautiful!!! The animals were active too.
  • Debbie T.heart icon on user image
    Debbie TorresAugust 10, 2018
    Love this little zoo in the mountains.
  • Kyra K.heart icon on user image
    Kyra KilianJune 27, 2018
    Great zoo! Lots of walking...be prepared!
  • Victoria B.
    Victoria BarneyJune 11, 2012
    Go earlier in the morning when they open. It's the best time of day to feed the giraffes and birds!
  • Josh A.
    Josh AJuly 28, 2012
    Ride the Carousel. It plays Blondie's Heart of Glass, Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. Can't beat that.
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DussliereMarch 25, 2015
    Respect for the exhibited animals both in the zoo and in the wild.
  • Liduvino M.
    Liduvino MonteroJuly 31, 2013
    try to go in the morning to feed the giraffe ..very awesome experience
  • Holt S.
    Holt SpradlinFebruary 20, 2012
    Surprisingly great zoo!!! I've gone back multiple times during my time in the Springs.
  • Fee
    FeeAugust 9, 2014
    It's awesome here a must go!!!!
  • Tori W.heart icon on user image
    Tori WilhelmNovember 2, 2014
    Entertaining, knowledgeable, and great exercise!
  • Sharon A.heart icon on user image
    Sharon AllenMarch 3, 2018
    Beautiful zoo
  • RYAN G.heart icon on user image
    RYAN GOODSONJune 8, 2016
    All the exotic animals live in the woods...how cool.
  • Emily J.heart icon on user image
    Emily JohnsonMay 10, 2016
    The giraffes are so spectacular.
  • LaDonna B.heart icon on user image
    LaDonna BerryJune 24, 2012
    Love being able to see the zoo with the family and exercise at the same time!
  • Todd L.heart icon on user image
    Todd LyonJuly 7, 2013
    Awesome Oo.. Very clean and Eco friendly
  • N B.
    N BhJanuary 29, 2010
    Go feed the giraffes. After you do that, enjoy some of the best views of the Springs and look down on the Broadmoor. Read more
  • Robert K.heart icon on user image
    Robert KOctober 27, 2015
    Best zoo on earth.
  • Tim L.heart icon on user image
    Tim LambertFebruary 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The otters are the best for kid entertainment!
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