Mountaineer Sky Ride Membership Pass Available

Did you know?

Ride as many times as you like! The Mountaineer Sky Ride Day Pass is offered exclusively to members as a $30 add-on for any Zoo Membership and only includes rides on the Sky Ride during regular hours (see hours of operation above). The pass does not include after-hours events or members-only events. Only one Sky Ride Day Pass is permitted per membership. The Sky Ride Day Pass will expire on the same date as your membership. Click here for more details about the Sky Ride Day Pass.


Location

The Mountaineer Sky Ride departs from Mountain Outfitters plaza at the base of the Zoo, and takes you up to the overview. Separate entrances are offered inside and outside the Zoo—so you can enjoy the Mountaineer Sky Ride with or without the Zoo experience. (Access to the Zoo is not available from the overview.)

Days & Times

Open year-round, as weather permits.
See above for current hours of operation.
The ascent up the mountain takes approximately seven minutes.

Cost (if you are not a Sky Ride Member)

$5 for adults; $4 for kids from 3-11 years old
Members receive $1 off Sky Ride admission prices

Check out all our Mountaineer Sky Ride events and information online.

Stargazer Series…1 down 2 to go! Don’t Miss Out!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo kicked-off the summer Stargazer Series last Friday, June 18 with over 200 guests. We partnered with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, Cool Science and Science Matters for a fun-filled night of planet watching, glow-in-the-dark slime, and laser lights. Our own Katrina Bensen even came by with a couple of fruit bats to talk about these amazing “creatures of the night” and show us how cool they really are!



Don’t miss the next Friday evening Stargazing Series' at the Mountaineer Sky Ride.

SAVE THE DATES: Friday, July 23 and Friday, August 6 from 8 – 10 p.m.

Stargazing Series Solar Days COMING SOON too!
When: Sundays, July 11 and August 1
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Cost: No additional cost, is a part of your regular Sky Ride Ticket price. $5 adults, $4 children 3-11, under 3 FREE.

View the sun through solar telescopes provided by Colorado Springs Astronomical Society! Join Cool Science to learn more about amazing solar science, see solar oven cooking demonstrations, meet animals who “soak up the sun” because they are ectothermic, and learn about solar energy as a valuable resource!

We hope to see you there!