Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Overview
Colorado Springs is home to America's mountain Zoo. Located at 6,714 feet above sea level, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers breathtaking views of the city and of its hundreds of animals. Ride an antique carousel, eat a gourmet lunch at the Grizzly Grill and ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride to the Zoo's summit. The unique design of the Zoo's animal exhibits gets guests closer than ever before. Hand-feed one of the largest reticulated giraffe herds in the world, watch grizzlies swim with trout, hop next to red-necked wallabies, waddle alongside African penguins and get hands-on with some of the Zoo's smaller residents in The Loft. Visit 365 days a year for family fun at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Year-Round Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.); hours may vary for special events. Please note that not all animals will be out on exhibit until 5 p.m. Please check cmzoo.org for daily hours of operation and schedules.
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last admission 2 p.m., Last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Last admission 2 p.m., Last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closes 2 p.m., Electric Safari CLOSED
Christmas Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Last admission 2 p.m., Last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed, Electric Safari 5:30-8:30 p.m.
New Year's Eve: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Last admission 2 p.m., Last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closes 2 p.m., Electric Safari 5:30-8:30 p.m.
New Year's Day: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Last admission 2 p.m., Last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed, Electric Safari 5:30-8:30 p.m.
All other Holidays: Normal hours
Note: The Will Rogers Shrine is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. They also have periodic daily closures throughout the year. Visit cmzoo.org/visit/will-rogers-shrine-of-the-sun/ for a current schedule.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers varied pricing based on time of day and day of the week. See their pricing calendar.
Reservations: Reservations Required
Accessibility
Accessibility
The Zoo abides by ADA guidelines. Guests with disabilities can make use of reserved parking spaces adjacent to the Zoo’s front admission gates. There is a guest service shuttle throughout the Zoo that is wheelchair and stroller friendly. Wheelchair and motorized scooter rentals are available. Trained service animals are allowed. Guests visiting with the assistance of a service animal may only tour certain areas of the Zoo with their service animal. You can find more at cmzoo.org/accessibility.Amenities
Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Restaurant(s) On Site
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Group Discount
- Group Friendly
- Military Discount
- American Express
- Cash
- Discover
- MasterCard
- VISA
- Pets Not Allowed
- Service Animals Only
Meeting Spaces
Meeting Spaces
Zoo Buyout
- Capacity: 250 - 2500
- Area: 0 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
---|---|
Banquet/Seated | 300 |
Buffet | 2500 |
Lodge at Moose Lake
- Area: 3,285 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
---|---|
Theatre/Ceremony | 300 |
Classroom | 120 |
Reception/Standing | 300 |
Banquet/Seated | 250 |
Buffet | 170 |
Safari Lodge
- Area: 1,000 sqft
Configuration | Capacity |
---|---|
Theatre/Ceremony | 48 |
Classroom | 48 |
Banquet/Seated | 48 |
Reception/Standing | 48 |
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