New Snow Leopard Map

This GPS collar uplink map shows the most recent locations of the cats currently collared in the South Gobi research area and provides critical information to researchers on how and where the Snow Leopard move. The round dots are from previous up-links while the squares connected with the lines are the most recent movements from each cat.

Read more from Megan Sanders, Animal Behavior Programs Manager and Snow Leopard Conservationist.

Black Footed Ferret Re-introduction

Photo Credit: Joel Sartore

Check out THIS CLIP on Discovery Planet about black footed ferret re-introduction in Canada. The clip begins at 6 minutes and 42 seconds into the video.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is proud to be part of this national black footed ferret recovery program!

Boo at the Zoo 2009

Thank you to all who participated in Boo at the Zoo 2009 – from spooky treat station partners to sponsors to trick-or-treaters!

Join us the last two full weekends in October for Boo at the Zoo 2010!

Enjoy this slideshow of spooky fun!

Help people while helping bears!

On Saturday October 24th Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will offer a $2 discount for each person who brings in a donation of prescription eyeglasses. For example a family of four could get $8 off admission if they were to bring in 4 pairs of glasses.

All proceeds benefit the Quarters for Conservation's Andean Bear Conservation Project. Additionally, glasses donated to the Zoo will be sent to Ecuador and given to the Ecuadorian Medical Institute. The donation drive will be going through April 18th however; October 24 is the one day the $2 discount is valid.

At 2:30 pm, Osito, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s very own Spectacled Bear, will be receiving a big goodie box in celebration! Join us at his exhibit to see the demonstration!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s “Tweet a Treat” Contest

Win 4 FREE Boo at the Zoo tickets via Twitter!

Want to give orangutan friendly candy this Halloween? Learn more about the palm oil crisis and how you can help! Enter our “Tweet a Treat” Contest to get started! Visit our website to learn more about orangutan friendly candy and to see a list of choices.

HOW TO ENTER:

Step 1: If you are not yet a Twitter user, please visit Twitter.com and sign up for a free account.

Step 2: Follow @CheyenneMtnZoo on Twitter.

Step 3: To enter the contest you must tweet this message including the name of your favorite palm oil free candy on Twitter:

@CheyenneMtnZoo my favorite palm oil free candy is _______.

Winner will be chosen randomly from entries. Entry deadline is October 22, 2009, 5 pm.