Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo is a part of my childhood memories, and I am fortunate enough to make it a
part of my children’s memories also. The location of the zoo is a sight to see and makes your visit an educational trip about our mountains, in addition to the animals. Throughout the years, the zoo has
made vast improvements. The animals have become family to us because we have
seen many grow from babies to adults. While visiting Colorado Springs, make a point to go and visit our zoo.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has main exhibits that divide up their animals. The exhibits are educational to every visitor’s experience, but more important is the friendliness to its inhabitants. The zoo also has two different real time cameras in their giraffe and meerkat exhibits. View the cameras on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s website.
The zoo has over 1200 animals, so I am going to give a quick overview of my favorites. I spend extra time with the giraffes feeding crackers and looking into their soulful eyes. I love the up close and personal experience of the giraffe exhibit. The elephants get my attention, and I hear they are getting a new exhibit soon. We meander through the lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) – okay I couldn’t help that – they are all next to each other. The big cats and bear exhibits are great, very pretty, and the up close and personal feeling is disconcerting. We always, always go visit the primates no matter how tired the kids are. I always feel at peace when I walk into their building and sit down to say hello.
In the middle of the zoo is My Big Backyard, which is a combination petting zoo, meeting area, and playground. This is a relaxing place to grab lunch and take a breather. There are carousel and pony rides available in the same general area. The playground is fun for young and old because of the uniqueness of its elements. The zoo will also schedule a zookeeper to give talks and shows about some of their animals.
Like I said, there are over 1200 animals and the whole zoo is an engaging experience. We carry a membership and have the luxury to go and visit our favorites. If this is your one and only – take the time to visit everybody.
How to get there: Throughout Cheyenne Mountain, there are numerous green signs that point out the way to the zoo, so this should help.
From I-25 take exit 138 (Circle) and head west. You are going to see the Broadmoor Hotel on the edge of the mountain, watch for those zoo signs.
What to expect:
Access through the zoo is not for the faint of heart. The location is right on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, so many of the pathways can take the breath out of you. There is a shuttle that will take visitors from area to area and all exhibits are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Remember to bring water and snacks because it is important to stay hydrated in the high altitude.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has main exhibits that divide up their animals. The exhibits are educational to every visitor’s experience, but more important is the friendliness to its inhabitants. The zoo also has two different real time cameras in their giraffe and meerkat exhibits. View the cameras on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s website.
The zoo has over 1200 animals, so I am going to give a quick overview of my favorites. I spend extra time with the giraffes feeding crackers and looking into their soulful eyes. I love the up close and personal experience of the giraffe exhibit. The elephants get my attention, and I hear they are getting a new exhibit soon. We meander through the lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) – okay I couldn’t help that – they are all next to each other. The big cats and bear exhibits are great, very pretty, and the up close and personal feeling is disconcerting. We always, always go visit the primates no matter how tired the kids are. I always feel at peace when I walk into their building and sit down to say hello.
In the middle of the zoo is My Big Backyard, which is a combination petting zoo, meeting area, and playground. This is a relaxing place to grab lunch and take a breather. There are carousel and pony rides available in the same general area. The playground is fun for young and old because of the uniqueness of its elements. The zoo will also schedule a zookeeper to give talks and shows about some of their animals.
Like I said, there are over 1200 animals and the whole zoo is an engaging experience. We carry a membership and have the luxury to go and visit our favorites. If this is your one and only – take the time to visit everybody.
How to get there: Throughout Cheyenne Mountain, there are numerous green signs that point out the way to the zoo, so this should help.
From I-25 take exit 138 (Circle) and head west. You are going to see the Broadmoor Hotel on the edge of the mountain, watch for those zoo signs.
What to expect:
Access through the zoo is not for the faint of heart. The location is right on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, so many of the pathways can take the breath out of you. There is a shuttle that will take visitors from area to area and all exhibits are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Remember to bring water and snacks because it is important to stay hydrated in the high altitude.
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