Favorite Zoo Memories

Congratulations to two blog readers and winners of the “My Favorite Zoo Memory” contest!

If you posted one of the comments below, please email blogkeeper@cmzoo.org to claim your prize!

Favorite Zoo Memory, Winner #1
This is really hard since I have some many great memories to pick from. I think my favorite zoo memory was adopting Zuri, a Western Lowland Gorilla in 1997. After attending a parent’s day event I realized Zuri was sick. I went home that day and wrote the zoo a letter inquiring about the health and status of Zuri, who I dearly adored. A few days later I received a handwritten letter from the zoo keeper explaining Zuri’s condition and process. I found it very special that someone took the time to personally respond to my letter. Thanks you CMZ for all the great memories!

Favorite Zoo Memory, Winner #2
My favorite zoo memory was several months ago at the Cheyenne Mountain giraffe exhibit. It was the very first trip to the zoo for our 1 year old daughter Adelaide. We bought a couple crackers and showed her how to feed the giraffes. All she could say was "oooooooo" and point. When we gave her a cracker she held it out and when the giraffe got close with her long tongue Adelaide decided to try and give her kisses. It was the cutest and funniest thing I have ever seen! After laughing I thought I'd cry we showed her how to blow kisses to the giraffe instead of trying to french kiss it. Our most memorable trip to the zoo by far.