Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Zoo Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a zoological park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, offering breathtaking views of the city and its hundreds of animals. The zoo is home to over 750 animals, representing nearly 170 different species, including giraffes, elephants, lions, and penguins. Visitors can hand-feed giraffes, watch grizzlies swim, and explore various exhibits such as the African Rift Valley and Australia Walkabout. The zoo also offers a Mountaineer Sky Ride and an antique carousel. With its unique design, the zoo provides an up-close experience for visitors, making it a great place for families to visit and learn about the natural world

Plan your family visit to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the animals at the zoo, including the giraffes. We also learned about the history of the zoo and the animals it houses

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the giraffes and feeding them. It's a beautiful zoo with a great variety of animals ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, where kids can feed giraffes and watch live demonstrations throughout the day

Highlights: Kids will love getting to feed giraffes almost immediately upon arriving ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at the zoo and saw all sorts of amazing animals

Highlights: The kids loved feeding the giraffes and seeing the animals up close ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We met animals up close and personal at this zoo

Highlights: Our kids loved feeding the giraffes, spying rhinos, watching grizzlies wrestle, and riding the sky chair ✨