The two Mexican gray wolves were introduced for the first time earlier this month and it went GREAT! They follow each other around, lots of prancing and play-bowing. Also calmly standing together looking in the same direction "on alert." The new female "Weeko" is from California, she first started to explore the exhibit by herself a few days before the introduction. She was staying towards the top of the exhibit when by herself. As soon as they were together she seemed comfortable going where ever Masadi would go.
December 23, 2010
December 21, 2010
Meet the Penguins at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Most of you know Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private, four cute penguins living in the Central Park Zoo, who were made famous by Dreamwork’s Madagascar movie in 2008. These penguins have created quite a name for themselves and they even have their own show on Nick.
Cute and cuddly…that's exactly what they want people to think. Why? Because this 4-some of placid-looking penguins are actually an elite strike force with unmatched commando skills and a secret headquarters. Their mission? To maintain order in the zoo!
We have our own elite force at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Instead of just 4, we have 11 “cute and cuddly” African penguins that can be seen daily in the Aquatics building.
Roxanna Breitigan, Animal Care Manager and our own African Penguin Quarters for Conservation champion, called these little guys “the ultimate hoarders” at the Zoo.
Sobe, male, 12 years old
Sprocket, male, 12 years old
Murphy, female, 16 years old
Jess, female, 30 years old
Mogley, female, 10 years old
Fudge, female, 24 years old
Colorado, male, 17 years old
Sally, female, 10 years old
Decker, female, 12 years old
Tasselhoff, male, 10 years old
Joe, male, 12 years old
They all have different personalities and behaviors, but the keepers and staff tell them apart by the colored bands that are on each penguin’s leg.
Size: 23-25 inches tall; 5-9 pounds
Diet: Small fishes, such as pilchard, anchovies, horse mackerel and sardines
Range: Africa’s coastal waters and islands, from Namibia through South Africa
Habitat
The Southern coast of Africa is where you will find the majority of the African Penguins. There are 24 known colonies of them around this continent. There is no place else on Earth where this species of penguin is found in the wild.
Predators
Sharks and fur seals hunt penguins in the water. Seagulls, mongoose and cats prey on nesting penguins and their offspring.
Due to the unique patterns of black and white, the African Penguin is less likely to be found by predators in the water during their own hunting efforts. The dark back makes it difficult for birds of prey to see them from above while they are swimming, and the white underbelly prevents water predators from easily seeing them from below.
Relatives
There are 18 penguin species. African penguins are closely related to the Humboldt, Galapagos and Magellanic penguins.
Reproduction
The African Penguin do not have a set breeding season, however, the majority of their breeding takes place in early February.
Family Life
African penguins breed in huge, noisy colonies. They lay two eggs in
burrows, bowl-shaped depressions dug in the sand, which protect the eggs from
the sun. Like all penguins, they form tight pair bonds, and both parents incubate
the eggs and feed the chicks for 2-4 months.
Vocalization
African penguins are also known as jackass penguins, because they make a
sound that is very similar to a donkey's bray. They make this sound in order to interact and communicate with other members of their colony. Watch a video below of our penguins vocalizing.
African Penguin Conservation
African penguins are in danger of extinction. Major reasons include depletion of their food from overfishing, climate change and pollution from incidences such as oil spills.
The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) works to protect and rehabilitate South Africa’s seabird populations. Quarters for Conservation funds support their efforts to rescue, hand raise and release orphaned and abandoned chicks back into the wild. Learn more at www.Sanccob.co.za.
It is estimated that the African Penguin can live 10-15 years in the wild (they can live up to 30 years old in captivity). This isn’t very long given that they don’t mature sexually until they are from 2-4 years of age. In the past 35 years the number of them has dropped from 1.5 million to less than 150,000.
In Africa, the eggs from these penguins are a very common source of food. Due to many people living in poverty in this area there aren’t any controlled efforts or laws prohibiting it. As a result many of the eggs are removed before they have the chance for the young to develop.
Another problem is that their natural habitat continues to be destroyed. More than 19,000 of these penguins were killed due to an oil spill in 2000.
Do You Love Our Penguins?
Get involved by voting for Penguins in our Quarters for Conservation every time you come to the Zoo. You can also adopt a penguin at the Zoo!
You and your family can also do an animal encounter with the penguins and meet them one-on-one, up-close and personal!
Cute and cuddly…that's exactly what they want people to think. Why? Because this 4-some of placid-looking penguins are actually an elite strike force with unmatched commando skills and a secret headquarters. Their mission? To maintain order in the zoo!
We have our own elite force at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Instead of just 4, we have 11 “cute and cuddly” African penguins that can be seen daily in the Aquatics building.
Roxanna Breitigan, Animal Care Manager and our own African Penguin Quarters for Conservation champion, called these little guys “the ultimate hoarders” at the Zoo.
Sobe, male, 12 years old
Sprocket, male, 12 years old
Murphy, female, 16 years old
Jess, female, 30 years old
Mogley, female, 10 years old
Fudge, female, 24 years old
Colorado, male, 17 years old
Sally, female, 10 years old
Decker, female, 12 years old
Tasselhoff, male, 10 years old
Joe, male, 12 years old
They all have different personalities and behaviors, but the keepers and staff tell them apart by the colored bands that are on each penguin’s leg.
Size: 23-25 inches tall; 5-9 pounds
Diet: Small fishes, such as pilchard, anchovies, horse mackerel and sardines
Range: Africa’s coastal waters and islands, from Namibia through South Africa
Habitat
The Southern coast of Africa is where you will find the majority of the African Penguins. There are 24 known colonies of them around this continent. There is no place else on Earth where this species of penguin is found in the wild.
Predators
Sharks and fur seals hunt penguins in the water. Seagulls, mongoose and cats prey on nesting penguins and their offspring.
Due to the unique patterns of black and white, the African Penguin is less likely to be found by predators in the water during their own hunting efforts. The dark back makes it difficult for birds of prey to see them from above while they are swimming, and the white underbelly prevents water predators from easily seeing them from below.
Relatives
There are 18 penguin species. African penguins are closely related to the Humboldt, Galapagos and Magellanic penguins.
Reproduction
The African Penguin do not have a set breeding season, however, the majority of their breeding takes place in early February.
Family Life
African penguins breed in huge, noisy colonies. They lay two eggs in
burrows, bowl-shaped depressions dug in the sand, which protect the eggs from
the sun. Like all penguins, they form tight pair bonds, and both parents incubate
the eggs and feed the chicks for 2-4 months.
Vocalization
African penguins are also known as jackass penguins, because they make a
sound that is very similar to a donkey's bray. They make this sound in order to interact and communicate with other members of their colony. Watch a video below of our penguins vocalizing.
African Penguin Conservation
African penguins are in danger of extinction. Major reasons include depletion of their food from overfishing, climate change and pollution from incidences such as oil spills.
The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) works to protect and rehabilitate South Africa’s seabird populations. Quarters for Conservation funds support their efforts to rescue, hand raise and release orphaned and abandoned chicks back into the wild. Learn more at www.Sanccob.co.za.
It is estimated that the African Penguin can live 10-15 years in the wild (they can live up to 30 years old in captivity). This isn’t very long given that they don’t mature sexually until they are from 2-4 years of age. In the past 35 years the number of them has dropped from 1.5 million to less than 150,000.
In Africa, the eggs from these penguins are a very common source of food. Due to many people living in poverty in this area there aren’t any controlled efforts or laws prohibiting it. As a result many of the eggs are removed before they have the chance for the young to develop.
Another problem is that their natural habitat continues to be destroyed. More than 19,000 of these penguins were killed due to an oil spill in 2000.
Do You Love Our Penguins?
Get involved by voting for Penguins in our Quarters for Conservation every time you come to the Zoo. You can also adopt a penguin at the Zoo!
You and your family can also do an animal encounter with the penguins and meet them one-on-one, up-close and personal!
December 20, 2010
Join Us On A Journey To South Africa (And help us save a species in the process!)
by Jenyva Turner, our own Zoo keeper and vulture enthusiast
Wide-open grasslands, large herds of animals roaming freely, unique animals found nowhere else on earth… these are all reasons people travel to Africa; but what about traveling to help vultures? That is just what I am looking forward to doing January 2011!
I will be participating in a research project I helped conceptualize and organize in conjunction with VulPro (Vulture Programme) in South Africa and BioDiversity Research Institute of the US. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ) has been supporting the research and rehabilitation work of VulPro for a year and a half now through the Quarters for Conservation program.
Cape Vulture
This journey in January will be focusing on the overall health assessment of the Cape vulture and African white-backed vulture populations in the Magaliesburg region of South Africa.
We will be capturing approximately 30 vultures, ringing them (similar to bird banding in the US), tagging them (placing bold wing tags with large numbers on both wings), and taking various non-invasive samples from them vultures: feather, fecal, blood and vomit samples. (And believe me, I do suspect that I will be getting vomited on… a lot!) From those samples we will be able to determine the sex and genetics of the bird as well as test for lead or mercury exposure or exposure to deadly poisons or NSAIDs.
African White-backed Vulture
Poisoning is the #1 threat to vultures in South Africa and is the focus of our study. We hope to determine if it’s possible to detect early-onset kidney failure on vultures due to exposure to poisons or NSAIDs with the use of a hand-held human uric acid meter. If the bird’s uric acid levels are elevated, this could indicate kidney failure and the bird could be taken in for treatment and supportive care before it’s too late. (By the time a vulture shows signs of being sick, it’s usually too late.) This is the first time such a study has been performed on vultures, so this project is very exciting!
Why Save the Vultures?
Vultures are essential to the health of ecosystems around the world. As obligate scavengers, vultures clean up dead animal remains and prevent the spread of disease. Vultures can eat carcasses of animals that died of deadly diseases, such as rabies or anthrax, without getting sick themselves¬– they don’t even spread the disease as their stomach acids kill any pathogens. We need vultures in our world! Unfortunately, vulture populations are declining rapidly around the world due to a number of different factors including poisoning, electrocution, starvation and hunting for the African folk medicine trade. 40 million vultures have died in Asia in recent years.
What Can You Do?
Please help me collect supplies on VulPro’s wish list to take with me to Africa to help further their research and rehabilitation work. Bring your items to the Zoo and drop them off at the front gate, letting an attendant know that the items are for vulture conservation. Last day to donate is January 15th. You can find a list of the needed supplies online.
If you are not able to donate but still want to help, don’t worry! There are so many other ways you can help vultures in Africa, as well as here at home in Colorado. Visit the Quarters for Conservation page for more information on how you can take action.
While I am in South Africa, I will be writing on the Zoo’s blog, In Between the Spots, as to the progress and experiences of our research project. So check back in January and journey with me to Africa!
Wide-open grasslands, large herds of animals roaming freely, unique animals found nowhere else on earth… these are all reasons people travel to Africa; but what about traveling to help vultures? That is just what I am looking forward to doing January 2011!
I will be participating in a research project I helped conceptualize and organize in conjunction with VulPro (Vulture Programme) in South Africa and BioDiversity Research Institute of the US. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZ) has been supporting the research and rehabilitation work of VulPro for a year and a half now through the Quarters for Conservation program.
Cape Vulture
This journey in January will be focusing on the overall health assessment of the Cape vulture and African white-backed vulture populations in the Magaliesburg region of South Africa.
We will be capturing approximately 30 vultures, ringing them (similar to bird banding in the US), tagging them (placing bold wing tags with large numbers on both wings), and taking various non-invasive samples from them vultures: feather, fecal, blood and vomit samples. (And believe me, I do suspect that I will be getting vomited on… a lot!) From those samples we will be able to determine the sex and genetics of the bird as well as test for lead or mercury exposure or exposure to deadly poisons or NSAIDs.
African White-backed Vulture
Poisoning is the #1 threat to vultures in South Africa and is the focus of our study. We hope to determine if it’s possible to detect early-onset kidney failure on vultures due to exposure to poisons or NSAIDs with the use of a hand-held human uric acid meter. If the bird’s uric acid levels are elevated, this could indicate kidney failure and the bird could be taken in for treatment and supportive care before it’s too late. (By the time a vulture shows signs of being sick, it’s usually too late.) This is the first time such a study has been performed on vultures, so this project is very exciting!
Why Save the Vultures?
Vultures are essential to the health of ecosystems around the world. As obligate scavengers, vultures clean up dead animal remains and prevent the spread of disease. Vultures can eat carcasses of animals that died of deadly diseases, such as rabies or anthrax, without getting sick themselves¬– they don’t even spread the disease as their stomach acids kill any pathogens. We need vultures in our world! Unfortunately, vulture populations are declining rapidly around the world due to a number of different factors including poisoning, electrocution, starvation and hunting for the African folk medicine trade. 40 million vultures have died in Asia in recent years.
What Can You Do?
Please help me collect supplies on VulPro’s wish list to take with me to Africa to help further their research and rehabilitation work. Bring your items to the Zoo and drop them off at the front gate, letting an attendant know that the items are for vulture conservation. Last day to donate is January 15th. You can find a list of the needed supplies online.
If you are not able to donate but still want to help, don’t worry! There are so many other ways you can help vultures in Africa, as well as here at home in Colorado. Visit the Quarters for Conservation page for more information on how you can take action.
While I am in South Africa, I will be writing on the Zoo’s blog, In Between the Spots, as to the progress and experiences of our research project. So check back in January and journey with me to Africa!
December 15, 2010
Wild, Unique Gifts that Give Twice!
Have you ever wanted to get up-close and personal with a grizzly bear or elephant?? What an AWESOME gift idea this holiday season!
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has AMAZING "wild" gift ideas for you this season, and all of the help the animals receive excellent care year-round.
Some gift ideas from the Zoo include:
Zoo Memberships
Adopt an Animal Gift Packages (comes with a stuffed animal and Zoo canvas bag)
2011 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Calendar (made by AAZK)
Elephant Art
Orangutan Art
Behind the Scenes Tours
Animal Encounters
Limited Edition Naked Mole Rat T-shirt
Keeper Shadow for a Day
AND FIND MANY MORE IDEAS HERE.
We hope you'll consider a Zoo gift this season while you are shopping for those hard to find gifts!
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has AMAZING "wild" gift ideas for you this season, and all of the help the animals receive excellent care year-round.
Some gift ideas from the Zoo include:
Zoo Memberships
Adopt an Animal Gift Packages (comes with a stuffed animal and Zoo canvas bag)
2011 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Calendar (made by AAZK)
Elephant Art
Orangutan Art
Behind the Scenes Tours
Animal Encounters
Limited Edition Naked Mole Rat T-shirt
Keeper Shadow for a Day
AND FIND MANY MORE IDEAS HERE.
We hope you'll consider a Zoo gift this season while you are shopping for those hard to find gifts!
December 13, 2010
Winter 2010 Camp Registration is Open!
Register Your Wild Ones.
Two different camp programs are offered this winter. Sign up for any single day(s) or attend all four days!
Ice Adventures
It’s cold outside. How do wild animals manage to survive the winter when it is especially chilly? We will discuss survival strategies, special adaptations and how you can track their movement in the winter months. Ages 6-10.
Dates & Times: Monday - Thursday, December 20, 21, 22, 23; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cool Cats
Join us as we explore a different cat each day. We’ll learn about where they live, what they eat and how we can help them. Ages 6-10.
Monday: Mountain Lions
Tuesday: Tigers
Wednesday: Leopards
Thursday: Lions
Dates & Times: Monday - Thursday, December 27, 28, 29, 30; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost
Members: $121.00 per child either program all four days - or -
$35.25 per child per each single day
Non-members: $141.00 per child either program all four days - or -
$45.25 per child per each single day
TO REGISTER call 719-633-9925 x127 or register online.
Two different camp programs are offered this winter. Sign up for any single day(s) or attend all four days!
Ice Adventures
It’s cold outside. How do wild animals manage to survive the winter when it is especially chilly? We will discuss survival strategies, special adaptations and how you can track their movement in the winter months. Ages 6-10.
Dates & Times: Monday - Thursday, December 20, 21, 22, 23; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cool Cats
Join us as we explore a different cat each day. We’ll learn about where they live, what they eat and how we can help them. Ages 6-10.
Monday: Mountain Lions
Tuesday: Tigers
Wednesday: Leopards
Thursday: Lions
Dates & Times: Monday - Thursday, December 27, 28, 29, 30; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost
Members: $121.00 per child either program all four days - or -
$35.25 per child per each single day
Non-members: $141.00 per child either program all four days - or -
$45.25 per child per each single day
TO REGISTER call 719-633-9925 x127 or register online.
December 7, 2010
Electric Safari Hosts Signing Santa on December 21
"You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town!"
Special Signing Santa Night During Electric Safari
All children are welcome as we introduce a special night at the Zoo for our deaf and hard of hearing families in the community. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas Tuesday, December 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a very special Santa who can hear but also sign using American Sign Language. Deaf and hard of hearing kids can share their wish list with Santa, and volunteers from Access 2 Sign Language, a local interpreting agency, will be on hand to interpret zookeeper talks and animal demonstrations.
Electric Safari is a holiday tradition not to be missed nightly, Friday, December 17, 2010 – Sunday, January 2, 2011 (Electric Safari closed Christmas Eve). Electric Safari features nearly one million sparkling lights, with light-themed clusters, animated light sculptures, and energy-saving LED lighting.
Check out our website for all the details about Electric Safari.
Special Signing Santa Night During Electric Safari
All children are welcome as we introduce a special night at the Zoo for our deaf and hard of hearing families in the community. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas Tuesday, December 21 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with a very special Santa who can hear but also sign using American Sign Language. Deaf and hard of hearing kids can share their wish list with Santa, and volunteers from Access 2 Sign Language, a local interpreting agency, will be on hand to interpret zookeeper talks and animal demonstrations.
Electric Safari is a holiday tradition not to be missed nightly, Friday, December 17, 2010 – Sunday, January 2, 2011 (Electric Safari closed Christmas Eve). Electric Safari features nearly one million sparkling lights, with light-themed clusters, animated light sculptures, and energy-saving LED lighting.
Check out our website for all the details about Electric Safari.
December 6, 2010
Meet Junior Zoo Keeper, Ellen!
When Ellen Wieczorek was born, doctors said she wouldn’t survive. A heart defect, complicated by additional multiple system issues, basically sentenced her to death. The medical community was stunned when she survived, featuring her on PBS and in a Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago publication as a “miracle” success story.
But even though she survived, health issues persisted. She was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and began working with the Make-a-Wish Foundation on creating her “Wish” experience. She wanted only one thing—to see the animals of Africa.
Unfortunately, her doctor wouldn’t allow it—she was far too fragile to go. So instead, Ellen and her mom, Diana, began looking for alternatives, ways for Ellen to immerse herself in her passion for animals. That’s when they found Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. They came out to visit after they learned of our Junior Zookeeper program. “It’s the only one like it in the country,” says Diana, “and it changed our lives.” The program, which allows participants to work alongside our keepers in an intensive, experiential way, provides real-life experience and practical skills to kids from across the community and the country.
In order to prepare herself for the mentally and physically demanding Junior Zookeeper program, Ellen began working with a personal trainer to build up her strength and stamina. She and her mom relocated to Colorado Springs from Chicago for the summer, living in a hotel while her dad stayed behind.
That was three years ago. Next summer, Ellen will be seventeen. She will return for her fourth summer at the Zoo, stronger and healthier than ever. She keeps in touch with keepers and friends from the Zoo via text and email, staying updated on what’s happening with both our animals and our people, from our award-winning conservation programs to our animal training programs and special community partnerships.
“Ellen’s completely connected to the Zoo. She’s so proud of the work that’s happening there, and CMZ has really become her family…our family. She never really connected with the idea of community before she came to Colorado Springs. Even though we only live there during the summers, this Zoo, this community, is part of us,” Diana says.
This summer, Ellen will finally realize her dream of visiting Africa—and her doctor approves. After a stress test, he rated her heart’s aerobic health at 113% compared to normal girls of her height and weight. Diana says, “Each year, Ellen gets tougher and the work gets easier. She views herself completely differently than she did three years ago. To feel physically capable and emotionally connected—to both the people and the animals—is so empowering. You gave my daughter her life back. Aside from Ellen’s illness, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is honestly the most important and impactful thing that has ever happened to our family.”
The work we do isn’t just about animals; it’s about people. It’s about making a difference. From working with more than 30 endangered species to providing education programs to under-represented kids, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is committed to making a difference. Every day.
It is inspiring to us to hear the impact we’re able to make on others’ lives. We hope you’ll be inspired too. Please help us continue to impact people, animals, conservation and our community by donating to our annual fund.
Each dollar helps us to make a difference.
ENTER PROMO CODE Zoo2010 for a FREE gift - Zoo animal wallpapers for your computer! Hyperlink will be emailed to you after you complete your donation.
But even though she survived, health issues persisted. She was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and began working with the Make-a-Wish Foundation on creating her “Wish” experience. She wanted only one thing—to see the animals of Africa.
Unfortunately, her doctor wouldn’t allow it—she was far too fragile to go. So instead, Ellen and her mom, Diana, began looking for alternatives, ways for Ellen to immerse herself in her passion for animals. That’s when they found Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. They came out to visit after they learned of our Junior Zookeeper program. “It’s the only one like it in the country,” says Diana, “and it changed our lives.” The program, which allows participants to work alongside our keepers in an intensive, experiential way, provides real-life experience and practical skills to kids from across the community and the country.
In order to prepare herself for the mentally and physically demanding Junior Zookeeper program, Ellen began working with a personal trainer to build up her strength and stamina. She and her mom relocated to Colorado Springs from Chicago for the summer, living in a hotel while her dad stayed behind.
That was three years ago. Next summer, Ellen will be seventeen. She will return for her fourth summer at the Zoo, stronger and healthier than ever. She keeps in touch with keepers and friends from the Zoo via text and email, staying updated on what’s happening with both our animals and our people, from our award-winning conservation programs to our animal training programs and special community partnerships.
“Ellen’s completely connected to the Zoo. She’s so proud of the work that’s happening there, and CMZ has really become her family…our family. She never really connected with the idea of community before she came to Colorado Springs. Even though we only live there during the summers, this Zoo, this community, is part of us,” Diana says.
This summer, Ellen will finally realize her dream of visiting Africa—and her doctor approves. After a stress test, he rated her heart’s aerobic health at 113% compared to normal girls of her height and weight. Diana says, “Each year, Ellen gets tougher and the work gets easier. She views herself completely differently than she did three years ago. To feel physically capable and emotionally connected—to both the people and the animals—is so empowering. You gave my daughter her life back. Aside from Ellen’s illness, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is honestly the most important and impactful thing that has ever happened to our family.”
The work we do isn’t just about animals; it’s about people. It’s about making a difference. From working with more than 30 endangered species to providing education programs to under-represented kids, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is committed to making a difference. Every day.
It is inspiring to us to hear the impact we’re able to make on others’ lives. We hope you’ll be inspired too. Please help us continue to impact people, animals, conservation and our community by donating to our annual fund.
Each dollar helps us to make a difference.
ENTER PROMO CODE Zoo2010 for a FREE gift - Zoo animal wallpapers for your computer! Hyperlink will be emailed to you after you complete your donation.
November 29, 2010
Come see the Zoo at the 2010 Festival of Lights!
Join us for the 26th Annual Colorado Springs Festival of Lights
When: Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 5:50 p.m.
Where: The Festival of Lights Parade will start at 5:50 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs at the corner of Tejon and St Vrain Street, and will proceed south on Tejon to Vermijo Avenue.
What: The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is excited to again participate in this wonderful Colorado Springs tradition. Don't be late and keep your eyes open for the Zoo Mobile in the Festival of Lights!
When: Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 5:50 p.m.
Where: The Festival of Lights Parade will start at 5:50 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs at the corner of Tejon and St Vrain Street, and will proceed south on Tejon to Vermijo Avenue.
What: The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is excited to again participate in this wonderful Colorado Springs tradition. Don't be late and keep your eyes open for the Zoo Mobile in the Festival of Lights!
November 26, 2010
How Did HONOVI & YAZHI Get Their Names?
Many Zoo members and guests have asked, “How did the goat kids get their names?” Roxanna Breitigan, Animal Care Manger, has the answer:
The female’s name, Yazhi, means “little one” in Navaho. Because she was always small and petite, the name seemed to fit. The male’s name is Honovi, which means “strong” in Hopi. His keepers noticed he was a fighter during the first months of his life when he was a bit ill and injured. Both names come from Native American languages and fit the goat kid’s personalities.
Previously, guests could view the two kids in the “middle” tapir yard. Since then they have moved to the Rocky Mountain goat exhibit to live with the rest of the herd. Yazhi and Honovi have also been weaned off of bottles of milk and now eat grains and alfalfa. You can see the entire herd of Rocky Mountain goats during regular Zoo hours.
November 23, 2010
Uhura the Movie Star
November 18, 2010 was a sad day at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Uhura, a twenty year-old female in the Zoo’s famous reticulated giraffe herd, was euthanized.
Uhura was accidentally bumped by a herd member. This caused her to lose footing and fall down a slope that acts as a natural barrier between the giraffes and guests.
Read the full note on our facebook page.
Uhura was featured in the PBS "Nature" special called "Tall Blondes" back in December 2006. There are 2 parts on our YouTube page.
Watch them here to see Uhura and learn more about reticulated giraffes.
Uhura was accidentally bumped by a herd member. This caused her to lose footing and fall down a slope that acts as a natural barrier between the giraffes and guests.
Read the full note on our facebook page.
Uhura was featured in the PBS "Nature" special called "Tall Blondes" back in December 2006. There are 2 parts on our YouTube page.
Watch them here to see Uhura and learn more about reticulated giraffes.
November 22, 2010
Emmett & Digger: Enjoying the Winter After Undergoing Surgery
Emmett and Digger, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Rocky Mountain Wild grizzly bear pair, are happily swimming in their exhibit again. You’d never know they underwent surgery just a few short weeks ago, taking turns on Zoo veterinarian Dr. Liza Dadone’s makeshift operating table for a neutering procedure.
You have probably met Emmett and Digger before, but as a reminder, they both came from a Montana Fish and Wildlife facility in 2007. The boys were about 2 years old and were considered nuisance bears in the wild.
Emmett and Digger, both around 5 years old now, recently started exhibiting natural behaviors that were more aggressive with each other than their normal play routine. This behavior is consistent with their age, but the boys still ended up with a few bites and scratches.
“Time will tell, but we hope the procedure will help cut down on some of that aggressive behavior,” said Dr. Dadone.
At over 800 pounds each, Emmett and Digger are too big to transport to the Zoo’s vet hospital. Instead, the bears were willingly injected using positive reinforcement, and Zoo staff positioned each bear in their own “bedroom” den for surgery.
The procedure took about 1 hour and the stitches were all internal, so no head cone was necessary! Dr. Dadone used this opportunity to give the bears a thorough examination. She took blood samples, checked their teeth, ears and skin. Both have a clean bill of health and were reunited without hours of their respective surgeries. They were disgruntled by the ban on swimming for several days (they LOVE to swim). They had to make due by splashing around in their water bowls.
Stop by Rocky Mountain Wild daily to visit Emmett and Digger.
November 17, 2010
Help Safeguard River Otters from Coal Ash
For decades, coal-fired power plants have been allowed to dump toxic coal ash into unlined rivers and ponds, resulting in spills into the rivers and streams on which many wildlife depend.There are only a few days left to tell the Environmental Protection Agency that we need strong, federally enforceable safeguards against this dangerous threat.
Take action today to help protect river otters and many other wildlife from the dangers of coal ash.
November 15, 2010
24 Fascinating Blogs for Following Zoo Reform
Just published by Veterinarian Colleges:
There’s major changes going on at zoos all over the world. As global warming chases animals out of their natural habitats, more zoos are looking to care for new animals they never before featured...Learn more about zoo reform with these blogs and articles that are tackling the issue head on.
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There’s major changes going on at zoos all over the world. As global warming chases animals out of their natural habitats, more zoos are looking to care for new animals they never before featured...Learn more about zoo reform with these blogs and articles that are tackling the issue head on.
Read more
November 8, 2010
Special Membership Discounts...THIS WEEK ONLY!
$10 off NEW Family and higher level memberships! To join, call 719.633.9925 x115, or visit the zoo between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to join at the door. Please note, this discount can’t be combined with other offers/coupons, or on previous purchases, Individual Plus, Third Adult, or the Sky Ride Day Pass.
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating the distinction of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Because the zoo doesn’t receive any tax support to operate, it relies on donations, membership dues, and admissions for funding. Community support is the reason Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is so unique, so we planned a special From the Zoo to You Community Accreditation Celebration to say thank you! Check out SPECIAL DISCOUNTS all week long at the Zoo!
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating the distinction of accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Because the zoo doesn’t receive any tax support to operate, it relies on donations, membership dues, and admissions for funding. Community support is the reason Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is so unique, so we planned a special From the Zoo to You Community Accreditation Celebration to say thank you! Check out SPECIAL DISCOUNTS all week long at the Zoo!
November 5, 2010
Save Our Species Video
“Species extinction is a global phenomenon that will take global understanding, global efforts and global resources to overcome,” says World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick.
Click here to read more about the Save Our Species (SOS) initiative and conservation grant programs.
Click here to read more about the Save Our Species (SOS) initiative and conservation grant programs.
November 3, 2010
Southern Colorado Conservation Awards Winners...including Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Over 200 people attended the Southern Colorado Conservation Awards, which took place at the Antler's Hilton Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. Four awards were presented.
1. The Stewardship Award went to Dave Van Manen and the Mountain Park Environmental Center, located in Beulah, Colorado, for the Center's far reaching efforts that have imbued an ethic of conservation stewardship in thousands of children and adults.
2. The Friends of Open Space Award went to Reeves and Betsy Brown of the 3R Ranch, also in Beulah, for their diverse roles in protecting important agricultural lands across southern Colorado and advancing the cause of Holistic Range Management.
3. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, in Colorado Springs, won The Innovation in Conservation Award for its pioneering Quarters for Conservation program.
4. Judy Sellers won The Stuart P. Dodge Award for conservation achievements spanning local, state, national, and international landscapes.
Congratulations to all the winners! We really appreciate this great honor and thank the Palmer Land Trust for The Innovation in Conservation Award.
Couldn't make the event? Click here to watch the films featuring this year's award winners. Films produced and directed by Emmy-Award-winning filmmaker, Ginger Kathrens; Makendra Silverman, Associate Producer; Cyd Cohn, Writer and Production Assistant.
November 1, 2010
Have Your Holiday Event at the Zoo
The Zoo is a venue like no other! Available for holiday parties, company picnics, receptions, family gatherings and reunions, you can rent the entire Zoo or enjoy a selected site. Come out at night to see all the holiday lights as you host your next upcoming party at the Zoo.
Wildthings Catering, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's official caterer, will do all the planning for you! An expert catering staff can create the perfect menu and arrange any rentals you may need.
Visit our website or call 719-314-0970 for more details on events at the Zoo.
Wildthings Catering, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's official caterer, will do all the planning for you! An expert catering staff can create the perfect menu and arrange any rentals you may need.
Visit our website or call 719-314-0970 for more details on events at the Zoo.
October 28, 2010
Boo at the Zoo promotes 'orangutan friendly' candy
Boo at the Zoo, the annual trick-or-treat party at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, won’t be giving your kids Snickers, Three Musketeers or M&Ms this year because those treats aren’t considered “orangutan friendly.”
...So the zoo, in its cafes and special events like Boo at the Zoo, is boycotting Hershey’s and Mars, companies that are not members of the international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Instead, kids who attend Boo at the Zoo will get lots of candies from Nestles, which has joined the roundtable group and has pledged to get its palm oil from more sustainable sources. Members of the roundtable group must do mitigation efforts, including reforestation and sourcing from plantations that haven’t displaced habitat.
Click here to read more.
...So the zoo, in its cafes and special events like Boo at the Zoo, is boycotting Hershey’s and Mars, companies that are not members of the international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Instead, kids who attend Boo at the Zoo will get lots of candies from Nestles, which has joined the roundtable group and has pledged to get its palm oil from more sustainable sources. Members of the roundtable group must do mitigation efforts, including reforestation and sourcing from plantations that haven’t displaced habitat.
Click here to read more.
October 24, 2010
New Critters in ARV...Welcome Rock Hyraxes!
Have you noticed strange creatures climbing around the bottom of the Colobus monkey exhibit in African Rift Valley? If so, you have spotted our three new rock hyraxes!
Hyraxes are small, rodent-like animals with long bodies and short legs. Native to Africa, the rock hyrax lives in rocky, shrub-covered areas and feeds on plants. The hyrax's wide mouth and sharp teeth enable it to take large bites of grass and quickly fill its stomach, ensuring they spend less time on land exposed to predators. Hyraxes also wedge themselves between rocks to avoid predators. So if it looks like they are stuck, not to worry, they are just exhibiting their natural protective behaviors.
Considered the closest living relative to elephants, rock hyraxes have a prominent pair of long, pointed tusk-like upper incisors. They also have a rubbery texture on the bottom of their feet to help them climb on rocks.
You can visit our rock hyraxes on your next visit to African Rift Valley during regular Zoo hours.
Hyraxes are small, rodent-like animals with long bodies and short legs. Native to Africa, the rock hyrax lives in rocky, shrub-covered areas and feeds on plants. The hyrax's wide mouth and sharp teeth enable it to take large bites of grass and quickly fill its stomach, ensuring they spend less time on land exposed to predators. Hyraxes also wedge themselves between rocks to avoid predators. So if it looks like they are stuck, not to worry, they are just exhibiting their natural protective behaviors.
Considered the closest living relative to elephants, rock hyraxes have a prominent pair of long, pointed tusk-like upper incisors. They also have a rubbery texture on the bottom of their feet to help them climb on rocks.
You can visit our rock hyraxes on your next visit to African Rift Valley during regular Zoo hours.
October 21, 2010
LINES ARE SCARY: SKIP THEM ON A FREE BOO SHUTTLE!
-- Boo at the Zoo opens tomorrow at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. --
Purchase your Boo at the Zoo tickets on the shuttle and skip the line at the front gate. You’ll also get a coupon for free giraffe crackers! Shuttles depart from the Sears parking lot at Broadmoor Towne Center on Southgate Road every 15 to 20 minutes. Shuttle service begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs continuously until the event ends.
Boo at the Zoo will delight those looking for a not-too-scary adventure the weekends of Oct 22 – 24 and 29 – 31, 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night (last admission sold at 7:30 p.m.), and is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. Boo at the Zoo will be open regardless of weather.
Opening Weekend Special Discount
The Zoo and local Wendy’s restaurants are teaming up to offer a special discount opening weekend. Visit your neighborhood Wendy’s, then save your receipt to receive $2 off admission Oct 22 – 24. No other passes or coupons accepted.
Orangutan-Friendly Candy
Safe trick-or-treating continues to be a big draw for parents, and Boo at the Zoo won’t disappoint. Quality Nestle chocolates and candies will be handed out at 30 Spooky Treat Stations throughout the Zoo. The Zoo supports Nestle and other companies committed to the use of sustainable palm oil and orangutan conservation in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Pricing
$15 Ages 3 - 65
$9 Zoo Members
$13 Military, Over 65 Senior Discount
Kids under age 3 free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mountaineer Sky Ride/Boo Combo Pricing
$18 Ages 3 - 65
$12 Zoo Members
$16 Military, Over 65 Senior Discount
Mountaineer Sky Ride Only
$5 Adults
$4 Ages 3 – 11
Zoo members receive $1 off Mountaineer Sky Ride admission prices.
The popular haunted house and ghostly graveyard both return this year to offer frightful fun for all members of the family, and be sure to check out the “Zooper Heroes” animal show at the Lodge at Moose Lake. Take the Mountaineer Sky Ride to Swamp Monster’s Slime Factory, featuring the mad scientists from Science Matters. Little spooks will enjoy the creepy bat cave, lighted pumpkin path, and Boo carousel. Select animal exhibits will also be open, including African Rift Valley, Loft, Monkey Pavilion, Lion's Lair, and Aquatics.
This year’s Boo at the Zoo sponsors include Toyota of Colorado Springs, Liberty Toyota, Comcast, The Gazette, Wendy’s, KLite 106.3, Y96.9, My 99.9 and The Colorado Springs School.
Purchase your Boo at the Zoo tickets on the shuttle and skip the line at the front gate. You’ll also get a coupon for free giraffe crackers! Shuttles depart from the Sears parking lot at Broadmoor Towne Center on Southgate Road every 15 to 20 minutes. Shuttle service begins at 4:30 p.m. and runs continuously until the event ends.
Boo at the Zoo will delight those looking for a not-too-scary adventure the weekends of Oct 22 – 24 and 29 – 31, 5:30pm to 8:30pm each night (last admission sold at 7:30 p.m.), and is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. Boo at the Zoo will be open regardless of weather.
Opening Weekend Special Discount
The Zoo and local Wendy’s restaurants are teaming up to offer a special discount opening weekend. Visit your neighborhood Wendy’s, then save your receipt to receive $2 off admission Oct 22 – 24. No other passes or coupons accepted.
Orangutan-Friendly Candy
Safe trick-or-treating continues to be a big draw for parents, and Boo at the Zoo won’t disappoint. Quality Nestle chocolates and candies will be handed out at 30 Spooky Treat Stations throughout the Zoo. The Zoo supports Nestle and other companies committed to the use of sustainable palm oil and orangutan conservation in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Pricing
$15 Ages 3 - 65
$9 Zoo Members
$13 Military, Over 65 Senior Discount
Kids under age 3 free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Mountaineer Sky Ride/Boo Combo Pricing
$18 Ages 3 - 65
$12 Zoo Members
$16 Military, Over 65 Senior Discount
Mountaineer Sky Ride Only
$5 Adults
$4 Ages 3 – 11
Zoo members receive $1 off Mountaineer Sky Ride admission prices.
The popular haunted house and ghostly graveyard both return this year to offer frightful fun for all members of the family, and be sure to check out the “Zooper Heroes” animal show at the Lodge at Moose Lake. Take the Mountaineer Sky Ride to Swamp Monster’s Slime Factory, featuring the mad scientists from Science Matters. Little spooks will enjoy the creepy bat cave, lighted pumpkin path, and Boo carousel. Select animal exhibits will also be open, including African Rift Valley, Loft, Monkey Pavilion, Lion's Lair, and Aquatics.
This year’s Boo at the Zoo sponsors include Toyota of Colorado Springs, Liberty Toyota, Comcast, The Gazette, Wendy’s, KLite 106.3, Y96.9, My 99.9 and The Colorado Springs School.
October 18, 2010
Do You Love Animals?
Just two months from the start of their new mobile giving campaign, The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has raised nearly $4,000 in text message donations towards their animal conservation efforts!
Please help the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as we race to raise money for conservation effort and animal care RIGHT here in Colorado Springs! Whether we are your "home town" zoo, or a favorite destination when you visit Colorado, every dollar helps! It's easy a right at your finger tips!
BE SURE TO OPT IN WHEN IT PROMPTS YOU OR YOUR GIFT WILL NOT COUNT!
Please help us by donating $10 (which will be added directly to your next cell phone bill) today!
Click here to read all about our text to give campaign.
A one time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging & data rates may apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Annual Fund by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t.
You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to “20222”; Reply HELP to “20222” for help.
Please help the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as we race to raise money for conservation effort and animal care RIGHT here in Colorado Springs! Whether we are your "home town" zoo, or a favorite destination when you visit Colorado, every dollar helps! It's easy a right at your finger tips!
BE SURE TO OPT IN WHEN IT PROMPTS YOU OR YOUR GIFT WILL NOT COUNT!
Please help us by donating $10 (which will be added directly to your next cell phone bill) today!
Click here to read all about our text to give campaign.
A one time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. Messaging & data rates may apply. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Annual Fund by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t.
You can unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP to “20222”; Reply HELP to “20222” for help.
October 13, 2010
Scout Programs Available: Badges Earned Upclose
Whether your group is interested in spending a few hours, a day, or a whole night, we have just the right scout program for you! There are a variety of programs available for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that offer the opportunity to complete most of or all of the necessary requirements for several conservation, nature and animal-related badges.
Our prescheduled workshops make it convenient to join in on program fun with other Scouts groups too! Online registration is coming soon for these prescheduled programs.
Visit our website for more details or to register:
E-mail or call 719-633-9925, ext. 127
Note: Reservations are required at least 14 days in advance for Scout Badge Workshops. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Refunds will not be given for any cancellation unless it is made by the Zoo. Please see registration policies for more information.
Our prescheduled workshops make it convenient to join in on program fun with other Scouts groups too! Online registration is coming soon for these prescheduled programs.
Visit our website for more details or to register:
E-mail or call 719-633-9925, ext. 127
Note: Reservations are required at least 14 days in advance for Scout Badge Workshops. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Refunds will not be given for any cancellation unless it is made by the Zoo. Please see registration policies for more information.
October 12, 2010
Limited Edition of New Conservation Wolf Stamp Available
The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance is pleased to offer a limited edition of the first Conservation Wolf Stamp sold in the United States.
The Mexican wolf is the most endangered wolf in the world, with a total population of less than 50 in the wild in 2009.
The Mexican Wolf Stamp is a conservation project created by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. The concept is similar to the Duck Stamp sold by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, except no hunting will be related to the sale of the Mexican Wolf Stamp.
Instead a Wolf Conservation Fund, administered by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, will raise money for the conservation of the Mexican wolf by funding projects in the U.S. and Mexico for Mexican Wolf Recovery.
The cost is $20 (+$2 for S/H) for a 3x5 inch stamp, designed by New Mexico artist, Virginia Maria Romero. Stamps can be ordered online by going to www.nmwild.org.
Proceeds Will Fund Wolf Recovery Projects
The Mexican wolf is the most endangered wolf in the world, with a total population of less than 50 in the wild in 2009.
The Mexican Wolf Stamp is a conservation project created by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance. The concept is similar to the Duck Stamp sold by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, except no hunting will be related to the sale of the Mexican Wolf Stamp.
Instead a Wolf Conservation Fund, administered by the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, will raise money for the conservation of the Mexican wolf by funding projects in the U.S. and Mexico for Mexican Wolf Recovery.
The cost is $20 (+$2 for S/H) for a 3x5 inch stamp, designed by New Mexico artist, Virginia Maria Romero. Stamps can be ordered online by going to www.nmwild.org.
Proceeds Will Fund Wolf Recovery Projects
October 8, 2010
Bring the Zoo to YOUR birthday party!
How do you make an October birthday party really spooky?
Add some real, live creepy animals from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo‘s “Zoo On the Move”! Our tarantula, scorpion, fruit bats, and other amazing creatures are sure to make your party extra special! Each visit includes four zoo animals and opportunities to see each one up close and personal. After a party with us, you’ll be finding these animals lot less scary!
But don’t stop at October, we can bring animals to any party including work events and Christmas parties! Contact 719-633-9925 Ext 127 or e-mail outreach@cmzoo.org. Or check out www.cmzoo.org and click on the explore and learn tab.
Add some real, live creepy animals from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo‘s “Zoo On the Move”! Our tarantula, scorpion, fruit bats, and other amazing creatures are sure to make your party extra special! Each visit includes four zoo animals and opportunities to see each one up close and personal. After a party with us, you’ll be finding these animals lot less scary!
But don’t stop at October, we can bring animals to any party including work events and Christmas parties! Contact 719-633-9925 Ext 127 or e-mail outreach@cmzoo.org. Or check out www.cmzoo.org and click on the explore and learn tab.
October 4, 2010
FOLLOW US on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Did you know that the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is telling amazing stories EVERYDAY?
You can see animal photos, watch videos, hear all about programs and even WIN tickets just by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook!
See exclusive Cheyenne Mountain Zoo video on our YouTube Channel as well!
So what are you waiting for! Check us out today!
You can see animal photos, watch videos, hear all about programs and even WIN tickets just by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook!
See exclusive Cheyenne Mountain Zoo video on our YouTube Channel as well!
So what are you waiting for! Check us out today!
September 30, 2010
Mexican Gray Wolf featured on "Expedition Wild" October 4
Once common in Mexico and parts of the United States, the Mexican gray wolf hasn’t been seen in the wilds of Mexico since 1980. It has also been on the list of threatened and endangered species in the United States for decades. The Mexican wolf’s decline came as a result of intensive predator removal efforts between the late-1800s and mid-1900s. Read more on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo website.
Just an FYI the show Expedition Wild will air on the channel NatGeoWild on October 4th that will, in part, feature the Mexican wolf. Casey Anderson and his film crew from Expedition Wild came to the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility and filmed a wolf pup capture/health exam as part of a piece they are doing on wolves. Our understanding is the majority of the information presented is on gray wolves, finishing with the "future" of wolf recovery being the Mexican wolf program.
Don't miss it!
For more information on the series/show click here.
September 28, 2010
October Family Programs
Family Programs: What a great way to kick off the Halloween season early!!
Night Fliers- SATURDAY, October 2nd, 1-2 P.M.
These mammals only come out at night but you won’t find them on the ground, they take to the night sky! In this class we will explore the different types of bats that live all around the world as well as visit our bats that live right here in our Zoo.
Egyptian Fruit Bat
Creepy Crawlers- SATURDAY, October 23rd, 1 P.M. OR
SUNDAY, October 24th, 1 P.M.
Are you scared of critters like millipedes and spiders? Learn more about these "creepy crawler" creatures and you will find that they are not so scary after all.
Marshmallow the tarantula.
Millipede
Programs are $20 for members (includes family of 4; additional children are $7 each). Non-members are $35 (including Zoo admission). To register call 633-9925 ext. 127, email edprograms@cmzoo.org or visit www.cmzoo.org.
Whether you're a mob of meerkats or a flock of geese, there is something for your family to do at the Zoo! Each month there's a special topic you'll explore and as a family through up close animal encounters, and special activities to learn more about our wonderful world and the animals that live here.
Night Fliers- SATURDAY, October 2nd, 1-2 P.M.
These mammals only come out at night but you won’t find them on the ground, they take to the night sky! In this class we will explore the different types of bats that live all around the world as well as visit our bats that live right here in our Zoo.
Egyptian Fruit Bat
Creepy Crawlers- SATURDAY, October 23rd, 1 P.M. OR
SUNDAY, October 24th, 1 P.M.
Are you scared of critters like millipedes and spiders? Learn more about these "creepy crawler" creatures and you will find that they are not so scary after all.
Marshmallow the tarantula.
Millipede
Programs are $20 for members (includes family of 4; additional children are $7 each). Non-members are $35 (including Zoo admission). To register call 633-9925 ext. 127, email edprograms@cmzoo.org or visit www.cmzoo.org.
Whether you're a mob of meerkats or a flock of geese, there is something for your family to do at the Zoo! Each month there's a special topic you'll explore and as a family through up close animal encounters, and special activities to learn more about our wonderful world and the animals that live here.
September 23, 2010
No Child Left Inside Weekend
Join us Friday-Sunday, September 24-26!
This weekend was created to provide close, fun family-friendly activities to help you enjoy the benefits of nature with your children. The goal is to help families build a tradition of spending time together outside, experiencing the wonder of nature – for their own health, preservation of the beauty of Colorado, and the future of our planet.
Join us at the Zoo for a family Moonlight Safari on Friday night or sign up for our family program on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about red river hogs! On Saturday, we’ll also have some interpretive talks by students at PPCC going on throughout the day.
Check out the National Parks Agency website for the full list of local activities.
RSVP on Facebook
This weekend was created to provide close, fun family-friendly activities to help you enjoy the benefits of nature with your children. The goal is to help families build a tradition of spending time together outside, experiencing the wonder of nature – for their own health, preservation of the beauty of Colorado, and the future of our planet.
Join us at the Zoo for a family Moonlight Safari on Friday night or sign up for our family program on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about red river hogs! On Saturday, we’ll also have some interpretive talks by students at PPCC going on throughout the day.
Check out the National Parks Agency website for the full list of local activities.
RSVP on Facebook
September 21, 2010
First Annual BIG CAT BONANZA at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
WHAT: First Annual Big Cat Bonanza
WHEN: Sunday, September 26
TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Did you know that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is home to three of the world’s most endangered cats?
Snow Leopards: estimated wild population- between 3,000 – 5,000
Amur Leopards: estimated wild population- 35
Amur Tigers: estimated wild population- 260
These cats are disappearing at an alarming rate due to poaching, habitat and prey loss, and conflicts with humans. This year Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Quarters for Conservation Program and YOU are helping to save these amazing species from disappearing forever!
Join us on Sunday, September 26th from 10:00a – 3:00p as we celebrate our first ever “Big Cat Bonanza”! This fun-filled day will highlight the amazing conservation work being done by Snow Leopard Trust and the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA); and supported by our own Quarters for Conservation program. The day’s events will feature many cat-themed activities for kids of all ages, special animal talks and demonstrations, and educational displays on what makes these cats so unique and special! Activities will include:
* Cat adaptation activities!
* Face painting!
* Crafts!
* Special dance performances!
* A mini-market of items handmade in Mongolian Snow Leopard habitat!
* Yarn spinning demonstrations!
* And much, much more!
Activities will be happening in the Lodge and Moose Lake, the Loft and in front of the leopard and tiger exhibits. All activities are FREE with zoo admission!
Come join us and other cat lovers on September 26th from 10:00 – 3:00 and be a part of the feline fun!
RSVP on Facebook
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