Get out your pens, mark your calendars, and join us for some fun!

When someone asks us “What are you up to at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo?” the answer is not a short one. We have so many exciting events in the near future, and we wanted to share a few of them with you. Get out your pens, mark your calendars, and join us for all the upcoming fun!

Bowling for Rhinos

Saturday, May 11, 2013
6 – 9 p.m.
RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/c2focp5

Is that rumble the charge of a huge rhinoceros…. or just bowling balls rolling towards pins? Join our zookeepers for a fun night of bowling, raffles and door prizes – and it’s all to help wild rhinos!

Bowling for Rhinos is an annual fundraising event held by AAZK (American Association of Zoo Keepers). This year’s bowl-a-thon will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. at King Pin Lanes, 3410 N. Academy Blvd., just south of N. Carefree Circle. 100% of event proceeds go toward wild rhino conservation in Africa and Indonesia. To date, our local AAZK chapter has raised over $31,000 for rhino conservation!

Run to the Shrine

Saturday, May 18, 2013

10K: 7:15 a.m.; 5K: 8:30 a.m.

RSVP: www.cmzoo.org/run

It’s just a hill… get OVER it! If you’ve ever looked up at the top of the Zoo and wondered what it would be like to journey by foot to Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun – don’t miss your opportunity! This year’s Run to the Shrine is May 18, 2013, and it is the only day of the year foot traffic is allowed on Shrine Road.

If you like to run, jog, hike or even casually stroll, register for the 10K or 5K course. Both courses traverse through the Zoo giving you glimpses of the giraffes, elephants and more! Your race registration fee include race-day admission to the Zoo, a commemorative 2013 Run to the Shrine rhino T-shirt, chip timing and a post-event celebration at the Lodge at Moose Lake. Make Run to the Shrine your “summer-kick-off” tradition while helping us keep the Zoo “running.”

Annual Plant Sale

Memorial Weekend (May 25-27)

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pre-Order now: http://tinyurl.com/dy6gmw5mw5

The days are getting warmer, and it seems everyone’s green thumbs are twitching! Some residents are concerned about this summer’s watering restrictions, so we’ve added even more water-wise and VERY water-wise annuals to our Annual Plant Sale offerings.  This Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27) from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., you can browse and buy more than 250 varieties of grasses, perennials, herbs and more.

If you want first pick of the plants, our plant pre-sale is going on now. Customers that pre-order will be invited to a VIP First Pick Friday event. PRE-ORDER plants online NOW, or wait to shop the PLANT SALE in person! Either way, we hope you make it out for the Zoo’s greenest event!

Moonlight on the Mountain

Thursday, June 27, 2013

6 – 10 p.m.

RSVP: www.cmzoo.org/moonlight 

Our Zoo’s adult-only event, Moonlight on the Mountain, has been moved from its historical August date to June 27, 2013 in hopes of a storm-free evening! You’re in for a real treat this year (or several treats), as we’ve got a long list of local restaurants that will be severing some very delectable bites. Local breweries, wineries and spirit purveyors will have beverages aplenty.

Event admission includes special animal shows, live music throughout the Zoo and a headlining concert by Martini Shot. Advanced ticket price is $40.25; tickets purchased on event day will be $50.25 each. Help us feed the animals by feeding yourself at Moonlight on the Mountain!