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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Colorado Springs

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America’s only mountain zoo, Cheyenne Mountain has more than 800 animals from around the world. There are more than 30 species of endangered animals, from Sumatran orangutans and lowland Gorillas, to Spectacled bears and African elephants.

The park is 146 scenic areas. Adventure awaits in Wolf Woods, an award-winning mountainside exhibit of Mexican gray wolves. Exhibits change regularly and there’s always a special event around the corner.

Wildlife Exhibits

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Wilgruen Elephant Center
Wilgruen Elephant Center. Photo: Wally Gobetz
  • African Rift Valley – giraffes, Red River hogs, meerkats, Colobus monkeys, Grant’s zebra, okapi, kori bustards
  • Aquatics – beaver, fish, hippos, Komodo dragon, penguins
  • Asian Highlands – Amur leopards & tigers, Pallas’ cats, snow leopards
  • Australia – crocodiles (seasonal), parakeets, wallabies
  • Bears – Asiatic black bears, spectacled bears
  • Encounter Africa – black rhino, elephants, meerkat, lions
  • Lion’s Lair – African lions
  • Monkey Pavilion – gibbons, lemurs, mangabeys
  • My Big Backyard – chicken, goats, koi, pot belly pig, rabbits
  • Primate World – lowland gorillas, organgytans, macaques, naked mole rats, Siamangs
  • Rocky Cliffs – mountain goats
  • Rocky Mountain Wild – bald eagle, grizzly bears, lynx, Mexican gray wolf, moose, mountain lions, porcupine, river otters,
  • Scutes Family Gallery – 40+ species of reptiles

While you’re at the zoo, be sure to drive the Russell Tutt Scenic Highway. This hidden gem of a scenic drive leads all the way up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcome Sign Colorado Springs
Welcome to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs! Photo: Wally Gobetz

Details

Address: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Phone: 719-633-9925

Season: Year round

Hours:

  • May-Labor Day: 9am-6pm;
  • September-April: 9am-5pm;
  • Last admission always at 4pm

Website: cmzoo.org

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