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Valentine's Day Okapi Gift Package

Adopt an okapi for your Valentine! Okapis are native to the Ituri Rainforest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. They are brown with unique striping on their front and rear legs that help them blend in with the dense forest habitat. Although okapis have striped markings similiar to zebras, they are most closely related to giraffes. This adopt package is not only unique, but your Valentine will enjoy knowing that your donation helps to care for and feed these beautiful animals.

Gift Package Includes:

* Cuddly 12” plush okapi
* Personalized adoption certificate
* Fact sheet about okapis
* Full-color okapi photo
* Adopt parent recognition on website



This Unique Gift is Only $55:

The $55 okapi gift packages are limited. Get yours now while supplies last! There are many other stuffed animal gift packages available as well, or you can adopt any animal at the Zoo starting at just $30 (does not include a stuffed animal.) Click here for more information about our Adopt An Animal program or to see other gift packages.


Order Yours Today!

Orders must be received by February 8, 2011 to ensure local delivery by Valentine’s Day!

* All gift packages are shipped via Priority Mail
* Gifts will be mailed no later than Thursday, February 10, 2011
* Sorry, we do not ship internationally

Order online NOW!

Or, download an order form and mail it to:

Development Department
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Happy 30th Birthday to Becky the Giraffe!

Happy birthday to you...happy birthday to you...happy birthday dear Becky...happy birthday to you!!

On January 9 we celebrated Becky the giraffe's 30th birthday! Becky is the oldest member of our herd and was born here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo January 9, 1981!

Researchers maintain that giraffes typically live to about 25 years old in the wild, but can live to over 30 years old in captivity (see more giraffe facts online).

Here are some photos of the special "cake" she received on this very special birthday.
Making the cake...


HAPPY BIRTHDAY BECKY!


Cake time...


Riyadh helps out...

E-waste Recycling Event a Success!

We had a FANTASTIC event this past weekend with Blue Star Recyclers! With the help and donations of our guests, fans, and followers we collected 4,419lbs of e-waste and kept 2 tons of reusable waste out of the landfill. The Zoo also raised almost $500 to directly support the care and maintenance of our animals. Thank you Colorado Springs! Look for upcoming events like this on our Zoo Events page.


Our own Ashton Strobridge (left) worked directly with Blue Star Recyclers and Andy O'Riley (right) to make this event happen!

New Lemurs at the Zoo...OH MY!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animal family recently grew by two, with the addition of male ring-tailed lemurs Hank and Stewart in Monkey Pavilion. The pair moved here from Pueblo Zoo to join fellow ring-tailed lemurs Jimmy and Jabari, and black and white ruffed lemur Ozzy. Hank, age 5, and Stewart, age 4, both have the signature ring-tailed lemur tail – very long with vivid black and white stripes. The easiest way to tell them apart is by looking at their size. Hank is smaller, weighing in at about five pounds.



You can see Hank and Stewart on exhibit, but they haven’t moved in with the rest of the lemurs yet. They are currently going through what we call the “howdy” process, getting to know their new roommates a bit better before they share the same exhibit space. A mesh door called a “howdy” separates Hank and Stewart from the others so they can see and get used to each other. It takes time, though, and you might see them “stink fighting” as a way to establish territory. They have potent scent glands on their wrists, which they rub on their tails and wave in the air in an attempt to outstink the others.

Lemurs are primates, and are related to monkeys and apes. In the wild, they only live on the African island of Madagascar. Black and white ruffed lemurs are critically endangered and ring-tailed lemur populations are decreasing, mainly because of habitat destruction due to farming and logging.

Introduce Your Pre-schooler to the Amazing Animal Kingdom

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.

For more information or to register, call 633-9925 ext. 127 or visit www.cmzoo.org.




Creature Features
Wednesdays: January 12th, 19th, 26th
Thursdays: January 13th, 20th, 27th
Saturdays: January 15th, 22nd, 29th
Many of our animals have made it on the big screen by starring in the cartoon movies we know and love. This month, we will explore some of these animal stars that live right here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!

Howl, Hiss, and Honk
Wednesdays: February 2nd, 9th, 16th
Thursdays: February 3rd, 10th, 17th
Saturdays: February 5th, 12th, 19th
There are many different sounds made in the animal kingdom. Join us for a class of exploration, as we try to identify what different sounds animals make. You and your preschooler will have a blast making the sounds of some of their favorite animals!


It is Easy Being Green!
Wednesdays: March 2nd, 9th, 16th
Thursdays: March 3rd, 10th, 17th
Saturdays: March 5th, 12th, 19th
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and everyone is getting ready to wear green. In this class, we are going to explore the color green by learning about some of our green animals as well as learning about some fun ways to live green everyday!

1, 2 Count the Zoo
Wednesdays: April 6th, 13th, 20th
Thursdays: April 7th, 14th, 21st
Saturdays: April 9th, 16th, 23rd
There are a number of animals that live here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Bring your preschooler to the Zoo and we will make counting fun as we do a number safari counting the animals around the Zoo.