Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Mountain zoo in Colorado Springs, US
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo extends across 140 acres at 6,714 feet elevation, housing 750 animals from 170 species in the Colorado mountains.
Spencer Penrose established the zoo in 1926 after receiving a bear as a gift, leading to his interest in collecting exotic animals.
The zoo maintains a substantial conservation program, contributing to the preservation of black-footed ferrets through successful breeding initiatives since its inception.
Visitors can access the zoo daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with the facility offering wheelchair rentals, dining options, and a dedicated shuttle service.
The facility operates a giraffe plasma bank to support medical care for these animals across different institutions, having welcomed over 200 giraffe births.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1926
Fee: Yes
Charge: Adults $19:75 USD-$29.75 USD Children$14:75 USD-$24.75 USD
Address: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road 80906 80906
Opening Hours: Montag-Sonntag 09:00-17:00
Website: http://cmzoo.org
GPS coordinates: 38.77120,-104.85277
Latest update: November 1, 2025 22:59
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