June 14, 2010
June 9, 2010
World Ocean's Day Photo Gallery
We celebrated Dr. Seuss's "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" 50th Anniversary in honor of World Oceans Day on June 8, 2010! Hundreds of families enjoyed the fun with us. We created a BIG SPLASH in Aquatics & had loads of fun coloring, doing activities, learning about the oil spill, and meeting Mr. Penguin.
June 7, 2010
Preschool Zoo Discovery Classes and Family Programs
Looking for great activities to do with your children this summer? Try our Preschool Zoo Discovery or Family Programs that we offer here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Preschool Zoo Discovery Programs
What a great way to introduce a youngster to the amazing animal kingdom. Your child and their favorite adult learn about a variety of topics through stories, crafts and experiences with our animal friends.
Ages: 3-5
Time: 10-11 A.M.
Cost: $35.75 MEMBERS
$45.75 NON-MEMBERS
Cost includes all three classes (for one child and one adult). When registering, please choose Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays with your theme. Classes going on this summer are June “Rocky Mountain Hike”, July “Animal Athletes” and August “Hoofing around the Zoo.”
For more information or to register, call 633-9925 ext. 127 or visit www.cmzoo.org.
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY FOR THE UPCOMING JULY CLASSES
July's theme is Animal Athletes
Animal Athletes: Can a hippo compete in a marathon? Would a sloth win a 100 meter swim? Which animal would win the long jump? We’ll take a look at some animal all-stars and find out what amazing abilities they have. See the dates and full schedule online.
Family Programs
Whether you're a mob of meerkats or a flock of geese, there is something for your family to do at the Zoo! Each month there's a special topic you'll explore and as a family through up close animal encounters, and special activities to learn more about our wonderful world and the animals that live here.
Programs are $20 for members (includes 2 adults and 2 kids; additional children are $7 each). Non-members are $35 (including Zoo admission). Upcoming classes for June and July are “Hip-Hip-Hurray”, “King of the Jungle”, “Animal Artists” and “Colorado Cats.”
To register call 633-9925 ext. 127, email edprograms@cmzoo.org or visit www.cmzoo.org.
Preschool Zoo Discovery Programs
What a great way to introduce a youngster to the amazing animal kingdom. Your child and their favorite adult learn about a variety of topics through stories, crafts and experiences with our animal friends.
Ages: 3-5
Time: 10-11 A.M.
Cost: $35.75 MEMBERS
$45.75 NON-MEMBERS
Cost includes all three classes (for one child and one adult). When registering, please choose Wednesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays with your theme. Classes going on this summer are June “Rocky Mountain Hike”, July “Animal Athletes” and August “Hoofing around the Zoo.”
For more information or to register, call 633-9925 ext. 127 or visit www.cmzoo.org.
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY FOR THE UPCOMING JULY CLASSES
July's theme is Animal Athletes
Animal Athletes: Can a hippo compete in a marathon? Would a sloth win a 100 meter swim? Which animal would win the long jump? We’ll take a look at some animal all-stars and find out what amazing abilities they have. See the dates and full schedule online.
Family Programs
Whether you're a mob of meerkats or a flock of geese, there is something for your family to do at the Zoo! Each month there's a special topic you'll explore and as a family through up close animal encounters, and special activities to learn more about our wonderful world and the animals that live here.
Programs are $20 for members (includes 2 adults and 2 kids; additional children are $7 each). Non-members are $35 (including Zoo admission). Upcoming classes for June and July are “Hip-Hip-Hurray”, “King of the Jungle”, “Animal Artists” and “Colorado Cats.”
To register call 633-9925 ext. 127, email edprograms@cmzoo.org or visit www.cmzoo.org.
June 6, 2010
Come Celebrate World Ocean's Day on June 8!
Join us for this exciting event with the help of Dr. Seuss and the Association of Zoo's and Aquariums (AZA) to celebrate our world's oceans! There will be a coloring station and giveaway table open the whole time, just stop by and see us in Aquatics!
June 4, 2010
Alligators Back for the Summer!
Welcome back alligators! Our 6 alligators have returned to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for the summer. They range from 4 feet to 8 feet long and come from the Colorado Gators Reptile Park, located near Alamosa, CO. They will be at the Zoo through the first week in September.
The American alligator is a rare success story of an endangered animal not only saved from extinction but now thriving. State and federal protections, habitat preservation efforts, and reduced demand for alligator products have improved the species' wild population to more than one million and growing today.
American alligators are found in the southeast United States. They live in freshwater environments, such as ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and swamps.
Adult alligators are apex predators. Apex predators are predators that have virtually no predators of their own, and therefore they are residing at the top of their food chain. They feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals.
One question we always get at the Zoo is “What is the difference between crocodiles and alligators?” Here are some fun facts to help differentiate the two:
1. Shape of snout: Alligators have a wider snout, rounder and more “U” shaped. Crocodile’s snouts are more slender like a “V.”
2. Jaw/teeth alignment: Alligators have a wider upper jaw that overlaps the lower jaw. Crocodile jaws are about the same width so their teeth lock together on the outside of their jaws.
3. Different scientific families: Alligatoridae are alligators and caimans, while Crocodylidae are crocodiles.
Check out National Geographic for more information about these amazing animals.
Below are some pictures of our President, Bob Chastain, Animal Manager, Jason Bredahl, keepers and staff from the Colorado Gator Reptile Park unloading the gators into their new summer home.
Come visit them soon! Located across from the elephants and just before you enter the “Australia” exhibit.
The American alligator is a rare success story of an endangered animal not only saved from extinction but now thriving. State and federal protections, habitat preservation efforts, and reduced demand for alligator products have improved the species' wild population to more than one million and growing today.
American alligators are found in the southeast United States. They live in freshwater environments, such as ponds, marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and swamps.
Adult alligators are apex predators. Apex predators are predators that have virtually no predators of their own, and therefore they are residing at the top of their food chain. They feed mainly on fish, turtles, snakes, and small mammals.
One question we always get at the Zoo is “What is the difference between crocodiles and alligators?” Here are some fun facts to help differentiate the two:
1. Shape of snout: Alligators have a wider snout, rounder and more “U” shaped. Crocodile’s snouts are more slender like a “V.”
2. Jaw/teeth alignment: Alligators have a wider upper jaw that overlaps the lower jaw. Crocodile jaws are about the same width so their teeth lock together on the outside of their jaws.
3. Different scientific families: Alligatoridae are alligators and caimans, while Crocodylidae are crocodiles.
Check out National Geographic for more information about these amazing animals.
Below are some pictures of our President, Bob Chastain, Animal Manager, Jason Bredahl, keepers and staff from the Colorado Gator Reptile Park unloading the gators into their new summer home.
Come visit them soon! Located across from the elephants and just before you enter the “Australia” exhibit.
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