Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an extraordinary gem nestled in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado Springs, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. As the highest zoo in the U.S., it combines stunning natural beauty with a thoughtfully designed space for animal conservation and education.One of the zoo's standout features is its renowned giraffe exhibit, where visitors can hand-feed these gentle giants while taking in sweeping views of the city below. The up-close encounters with animals, from playful otters and majestic lions to inquisitive meerkats, create a deep connection that is both heartwarming and inspiring.The layout of the zoo is both interactive and innovative, with winding trails that seamlessly integrate with the surrounding landscape. The Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit, for instance, highlights local wildlife like grizzly bears, mountain lions, and moose in naturalistic settings, making you feel as though you've stepped into the wilderness itself.Cheyenne Mountain Zoo also prioritizes conservation, with a mission to protect endangered species and educate the public about sustainability. Their staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always eager to share fascinating insights about the animals.For families, there are kid-friendly activities like the carousel and the Sky Ride, a chairlift that offers breathtaking views of the zoo and surrounding mountains. There's also a great mix of shaded areas, rest spots, and dining options to make your visit comfortable and enjoyable.Whether you're an animal lover, a photography enthusiast, or just looking for a unique outing, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a must-visit destination. It's more than a zoo--it's an adventure that fosters a deep appreciation for wildlife and the natural world. Highly recommended!

Wow this is probably the best zoo I have been to. They have more unique animals and they have a good amount of hands on activities and you can pet and brush some of the animals! Do the ski lift ride to the top and back down. Fun zoo

I believe that this ZOO is a little gem..not sure (yet) to 100%, though!Yesterday, I have been there for my first time. First of all, only the drive way to the zoo brings !phenomenal views! There is ample of parking, the advanced tickets come in handy, for there was obviously not much wait time to stand in line to enter the zoo. At the entrance, you'll encounter a gift shop, helpful zoo rangers, gorgeous giraffes greeting you at the very beginning and a shop where you can rent scooters! - What is very convenient! And surely comes in handy for people with disabilities, slower seniors or folks who have issues with walking all the way up the steep mountain hill.The down side I have experienced: If you go there in the afternoons, scooters most probably will be gone/sold out to visitors who entered their premises in the early mornings..Now, you can hop into a shuttle bus instead for only !$3! And get transported up and down to your desire. What is a delight! Downside: this shuttle will not specifically wait only for You - It is simply a convenience for anyone who wants to be transported to the next exhibitions in a public bus. But know that the moment you leave the bus, you'll walk...Until the next exhibition/zoo ranger will come along (about all 15-20Minutes) where you can hop in the next bus and continue your journey. And so on and so forth !Again, I have been there only once for 1-1.5 hours simply to go and check out this gorgeous zoological park. I am planning to visit this place many more times to get the right impression and to enjoy all the bells and whistles in there!

Awesome zoo! You walk in and can feed the giraffes right away. There's lots of great animals and lots of opportunity to feed them and get really close. If you're in COS you don't wanna miss out!

Worth visiting if you're not Colorado, saw some cool animals that I wouldn't normally see in my local California Zoos! Be prepared to walk up steep hills, bring lots of water, some sort of hat/shade and walking shoes. Elevation is high, low oxygen.We came early in the morning, took about 3 hours to complete with a 2 year old. There is an area with some turf and real grass for kiddos to run around and take a lunch break.

This was almost a perfect zoo In my opinion.. feeding the giraffes, beautiful views, well kept exhibits, one of the giraffes was freaken skipping!! (So cute!!) It was such a fun time! ONLY THING, I felt like something was off with monkeys.. their exhibits were not as nice, when compared to the other animals and the monkeys seemed sad.. Just sitting by the glass with blank starres. Hurt my heart a bit because I just felt like they deserve more.. Other than that, it was a fun adventure!

The Cheyenne mountain Zoo is absolutely amazing. You feel up close and personal with the animals. They offered a special event where you can bring your furry friends. All dogs were well behaved and everyone had a wonderful time. Highly recommend bringing your family and friends.

My weekend plans started off waylaid but three young gentlemen came to my rescue. That being said to reward them I planned a surprise trip for them to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Luckily I had a friend who I was talking to about my plans said I needed to buy advance tickets and thank god, literally, he did. As when we made the 90 minute trek to the zoo there were signs all over saying tickets sold out. On top of that the zoo closed at 5pm and we had time slots for 1:30. That only gave us 3.5 hours at the zoo. Definitely not enough time. We may have seen maybe 1/3 of the zoo exhibits. The zoo itself is a great workout to get steps in that's for sure. The employees of the zoo were very pleasant and glad that they gave a military discount. When We were leaving and the shuttle driver offered us a ride to the exit.

Wonderful Zoo!! I have been to so many zoos in the US and while the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is not the biggest it is a nice size, almost all the animals were out and active. Beautiful habitats, I loved seeing all the "young jr. interns" there helping the zoo. It's probably the perfect size it was a nice 2.5 hours to stroll through the zoo. There are a lot of hills, the altitude is about 6k feet so if you have breathing difficulties you can pay $3.00 per person to ride in a golf cart too.

Everyone, including my wife, raves about this zoo. They're open rain and shine, they say advanced timed tickets are required, and there are no cancellations. We bought our tickets in advance, but then we're regretting our decision as it's raining and then snowing, yes SNOWING, on our way to the zoo on Mother's Day. Well, no refunds, so I guess we're going to the zoo in the snow.Lo and behold, the precipitation stops, and the skies begin to clear as we pull into the lot. There are already a lot more people at the zoo than we're expecting. As it turns out, we had a decent day at the zoo. The giraffe area is the star of the show, and seeing a moose was cool too, although I was more impressed with him than he was with me.I was a little disappointed a few other areas seemed to be without animals, or maybe they just weren't out today. The layout of the zoo is a bit odd, as there seem to be some dead ends that require doubling back from where you came. Shouldn't zoos just be a loop? Apparently not this one. I think we saw most everything, except we never found the bears.Not getting a zoo map may have led to some misdirections as well. Come to think of it, I didn't see anyone with zoo maps. Is that no longer a thing? They had maps posted throughout, and there were QR codes, which didn't seem to work due to questionable internet service.Parking is free, and the ability to drive up the hill and check out the shrine was neat too. It was chilly and windy up there, but the views were still fantastic. I'm sure we'll be back on a nicer day and maybe we'll see more when we're there.