Pawnee Montane Skipper Conservation

Thank you to Zoo employees Della and Chuck who, in conjunction with Wild Connections, helped close an “off highway vegetation” trail on National forest lands and reseeded with native grasses.

They hiked in over a mile with tools and seeds. Great work! Click to learn more about butterfly conservation and be sure to vote for your favorite Quarters for Conservation project in the kiosks at admissions plaza!

Rumors Confirmed!

The rumors have been confirmed! A giant Panamanian Golden frog has taken residence downtown at the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon! Thank you to all our loyal readers, guests and members who alerted us to this amazing phenomenon!

Head downtown to see this terrific site for yourself, then enjoy a scoop of Panamanian Golden Fudge at Josh & John’s! 50% of proceeds go to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!

This Just In! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is awesome!

Check out this fantastic article by Colorado Kids reporter Taylor Kelly, age 10, from Castle Pines North!

Celebrate the 4th at the Mountaineer Sky Ride!

Spice up your red-white-and-blue celebration by viewing the city’s fireworks displays from the Summit of the Mountaineer Sky Ride from 7-10 pm! This locale will bring a new point of view to your Independence Day celebration! Bring your own blanket and savor the All American BBQ menu available for purchase from 7-9 pm. Beer and wine will be available for purchase as well!

We’re sorry, outside food, beverage and/or coolers, and camp chairs are not allowed on the Sky Ride. CAPACITY IS LIMITED. Please arrive early to ensure a spot. For more details, visit cmzoo.org.

Spend the Night at the Zoo!

The Great American Backyard Campout® is officially on Saturday, June 27, 2009, but camping is something you can do year-round, and we encourage you to give it a try. Get started on planning your next camping trip today!

Better yet, go nocturnal and spend the night at the Zoo through our WildNights program!