Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Events

Ongoing/Daily Events:

Animal Shows/Happenings at the Zoo

Education programs, camps, WildNights, ZOOM, preschool, youth and adult classes and more!

Pony Rides seasonal hours vary (weather permitting). Located at the entrance to Rocky Mountain Wild.

Pony Camps

SUMMER 2012 EVENTS:
MAY
Saturday, 5/26 Family Ed-ventures "Glorious Gorillas" (register online)

Sat, Sun, Mon, 5/26, 5/27, 5/28 Annual Memorial Day Plant Sale


JUNE
Weds., Thurs., or Sats. Early Explorers preschool classes (register online)

June 3 Saturday Wolf Cub Prescheduled Scout Workshop (register online)

June 4 - August 11 As Scheduled Summer Camps for ages 4-14 - (register online)

June 23 & 24 Saturday & Sunday TEDDY BEAR DAYS

AUGUST
August 2 Thursday MOONLIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN

FALL EVENTS:
September 10 - 16 Monday - Sunday MILITARY DAYS
October 20 & 21, 27 & 28 Saturdays & Sundays BOO at the ZOO
December 7-9 & 14-Jan.1, 2013 Daily evenings as listed ELECTRIC SAFARI

Click here for the Zoo's full Event Calendar.

Ongoing Programs & Events

  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Plant Sale: Memorial Day Weekend

    May 21, 2012

    The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo gardens are some of the best in this region! The Zoo's horticulture team has spent years experimenting with a large number of plants to see which ones thrive in our Rocky Mountain climate. They grow many plants in their green house on the mountain and have... more »
  • Recycle Your E-Waste at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    January 12, 2012

    This Saturday, January 14, 10am-2pm Recycle your old electronics at the Zoo! The Zoo will receive a portion of the recycling proceeds and any donations made. more »
  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Preschool Programs SPRING DISCOUNTS!

    December 18, 2010

    Never Too Early. (Ages 3 to 5) What a great way to introduce your youngster to the amazing animal kingdom! Your child and their favorite adult learn about a variety of topics through stories, crafts and experiences with our animal friends. Cost includes all three classes (for one... more »
  • Cool Gifts From The Cheyenne Mt. Zoo!!!

    November 22, 2011

    What do you get for the person on your list who has everything? Forget the fruitcake - how about something made locally by your favorite Cheyenne Mountain Zoo animal? Chances are Aunt Edna doesn't have a canvas created by Lucky the African elephant! The zoo is coming off the... more »
  • Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo's Newest Animal a Mystery!

    September 19, 2011

    HE'S LAID BACK, HE'S GOT BAD BREATH AND HE'S MOVING IN! A new guy is moving in to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Aquatics building this week. Boudreaux (Boo-dro), a carnivore, is on loan from Oklahoma City Zoo, but his species will remain a mystery until the reveal party Wednesday, September... more »
  • Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Off Season Admission Discounts

    September 8, 2011

    LESS CROWDED, LESS MONEY - OFF SEASON ADMISSION DISCOUNT BEGINS AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO -- Military families receive additional discount during Military Appreciation Week, starting Monday, September 12 -- More than 300,000 people visited Cheyenne Mountain Zoo between May and August this year, but the tourists have gone... more »
  • Homeschool Programs at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    August 25, 2011

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  • Moonlight Safaris at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

    June 13, 2011

    Come see the Zoo in a different light - by Moonlight!! Even when the Zoo is closed to regular visitors, there's plenty to see. Enjoy dinner and a private tour of the Zoo led by one of our education staff. Find out what many of the animals do once the... more »