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Mexican Gray Wolf featured on "Expedition Wild" October 4

Once common in Mexico and parts of the United States, the Mexican gray wolf hasn’t been seen in the wilds of Mexico since 1980. It has also been on the list of threatened and endangered species in the United States for decades. The Mexican wolf’s decline came as a result of intensive predator removal efforts between the late-1800s and mid-1900s. Read more on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo website.

Just an FYI the show Expedition Wild will air on the channel NatGeoWild on October 4th that will, in part, feature the Mexican wolf. Casey Anderson and his film crew from Expedition Wild came to the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility and filmed a wolf pup capture/health exam as part of a piece they are doing on wolves. Our understanding is the majority of the information presented is on gray wolves, finishing with the "future" of wolf recovery being the Mexican wolf program.

Don't miss it!

For more information on the series/show click here.

October Family Programs

Family Programs: What a great way to kick off the Halloween season early!!

Night Fliers- SATURDAY, October 2nd, 1-2 P.M.

These mammals only come out at night but you won’t find them on the ground, they take to the night sky! In this class we will explore the different types of bats that live all around the world as well as visit our bats that live right here in our Zoo.

Egyptian Fruit Bat

Creepy Crawlers- SATURDAY, October 23rd, 1 P.M. OR
SUNDAY, October 24th, 1 P.M.

Are you scared of critters like millipedes and spiders? Learn more about these "creepy crawler" creatures and you will find that they are not so scary after all.

Marshmallow the tarantula.


Millipede

Programs are $20 for members (includes family of 4; additional children are $7 each). Non-members are $35 (including Zoo admission). To register call 633-9925 ext. 127, email edprograms@cmzoo.org or visit www.cmzoo.org.


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.

No Child Left Inside Weekend

Join us Friday-Sunday, September 24-26!



This weekend was created to provide close, fun family-friendly activities to help you enjoy the benefits of nature with your children. The goal is to help families build a tradition of spending time together outside, experiencing the wonder of nature – for their own health, preservation of the beauty of Colorado, and the future of our planet.

Join us at the Zoo for a family Moonlight Safari on Friday night or sign up for our family program on Saturday or Sunday to learn more about red river hogs! On Saturday, we’ll also have some interpretive talks by students at PPCC going on throughout the day.

Check out the National Parks Agency website for the full list of local activities.

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First Annual BIG CAT BONANZA at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

WHAT: First Annual Big Cat Bonanza
WHEN: Sunday, September 26
TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Did you know that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is home to three of the world’s most endangered cats?

Snow Leopards: estimated wild population- between 3,000 – 5,000
Amur Leopards: estimated wild population- 35
Amur Tigers: estimated wild population- 260



These cats are disappearing at an alarming rate due to poaching, habitat and prey loss, and conflicts with humans. This year Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, the Quarters for Conservation Program and YOU are helping to save these amazing species from disappearing forever!

Join us on Sunday, September 26th from 10:00a – 3:00p as we celebrate our first ever “Big Cat Bonanza”! This fun-filled day will highlight the amazing conservation work being done by Snow Leopard Trust and the Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA); and supported by our own Quarters for Conservation program. The day’s events will feature many cat-themed activities for kids of all ages, special animal talks and demonstrations, and educational displays on what makes these cats so unique and special! Activities will include:

* Cat adaptation activities!
* Face painting!
* Crafts!
* Special dance performances!
* A mini-market of items handmade in Mongolian Snow Leopard habitat!
* Yarn spinning demonstrations!
* And much, much more!

Activities will be happening in the Lodge and Moose Lake, the Loft and in front of the leopard and tiger exhibits. All activities are FREE with zoo admission!



Come join us and other cat lovers on September 26th from 10:00 – 3:00 and be a part of the feline fun!

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