SPRING BREAK…means FREE stuff from the Zoo!

What’s better than free schwag in a cute Zoo bag? How about a SPRING BREAK GIVEAWAY EVERY DAY at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (and you get a bag too)! Check out our FACEBOOK, TWITTER, BLOG everyday during Spring Break (March 21-27) to win free passes, fun prizes, get coupons, and personally connect with the Zoo! We want to hear from you!

SNEAK PREVIEW: "Win a Run to the Shrine t-shirt by being a blog follower, a facebook fan or twitter follower! Five winners will be chosen at random from all followers and fans during the week! Don't miss out!"

Grand Opening of the NEW Front Entry

The Grand Opening celebration included a special ribbon cutting ceremony and a visit from two of the Zoo’s special animal ambassadors, Amiga the Shetland pony, and Nyota, our Nigerian dwarf goat.

The new area includes seven gates with new digital technology for easier access to the Zoo. With the new admission gates complex, the admission improvements give the Zoo the opportunity to be more efficient and guest friendly, whether selling a non-member a ticket or whisking an existing member through a “member’s only” gate. The new admission area will now streamline the front end of guest’s Zoo visits, giving them more time on Zoo grounds with family and friends.



Each of the first 100 Zoo guests to arrive this morning were entered into a drawing to win a Behind-the-Scenes Zoo encounter with their choice of the Zoo’s Grizzly Bears, Hippos, or Elephants. Congratulations to the Rash Family who won! They will choose which experience they would like to do with a total of 9 friends. (A value of $250).

Our winners!

The Lions get a Special Treat

Yesterday was an exciting day for the lions at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as they received a special treat from President, Bob Chastain. As carnivores, the lions excitedly devoured wild boar, which is a great treat in their regular diet. The following photographs are from the feeding session.

Zwena in the foreground and Jamila in the background…excited about their treat!


Elson approached the boar meat tentatively.


He did the “grab and run” as soon as he was close enough.


Lomela eating her own piece of boar.


This is a great picture of Elson enjoying the boar delicacy.


He proudly walked away thinking “that was so good.”


Lomela loving this special treat.


Lomela was very upset after another cub stole her meat. Angie watched her cubs from the background, as any proud mother would.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK!

National Wildlife Week, National Wildlife Federation’s, longest running education event, is coming up March 15-21. Celebrate by making a difference in the life of a child and helping them to appreciate wildlife.

Studies show that spending time learning and playing outdoors boosts children’s health, creativity, and builds a conservation ethic. That’s why National Wildlife Week is part of National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There movement to return to children what they don’t even know they’ve lost: a connection to the natural world.

What are we doing at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo?
Our largest program is our Quarters for Conservation program. It is an exciting initiative to greatly enhance our wildlife conservation work. Through the collection of quarters, we’ll provide funding for new and existing wildlife conservation projects. This program provides an opportunity to engage our staff and our community in the effort while also significantly expanding our contribution to wildlife conservation in our region and around the globe.

Working with students? Bring your class to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a one-of-a-kind educational experience. From in-depth tours to Zookeeper interviews, and Zoo overnights to in-school programs, we have something to satisfy the learner in everyone and connect your students to the WILD. Go on a safari led by an expert docent, work with the Zoo to customize your own tour, or get some face time with a Zookeeper.

Register online to receive your custom National Wildlife Week Educator Activity Guide and Family Activity Passport downloads featuring Wildlife Watch activities for your state, and more!

Get involved with the National Wildlife Federation and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo through various opportunities, such as:
• Including a child in your spring backyard habitat gardening
• Leading a planting day for a school
• Cultivating a child’s green thumb
• Visiting Rocky Mountain Wild at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• Learn about animal conservation and local programs at the Zoo’s Loft
• Participate in Quarters for Conservation
• Finding out more ideas to make a difference
This March, encourage children to spend more time outside and take steps to protect the environment.

Spring Break Camp…there is still time to register!

There’s still time to sign up for Spring Break Camp!

March 22-26, 9 a.m.-3p.m.
Cost: $35.25 per day for Zoo members or $161.25 for the whole week; $45.25 per day for non-members or $171.25 for the whole week


Predators! (ages 6-9)
What special adaptations do predators have that enable them to be hunters? See how these interesting creatures fit into the food chain.

Junior Zookeeper (ages 10-15)
Get an inside look at zoos. Discover how we take care of exotic animals and how we help save endangered species from extinction.


Visit the website for details: www.cmzoo.org.

For more information or reservations, call 633-9925 ext. 127 or email edprograms@cmzoo.org.