Park & nature
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a unique mountain zoo perched at 6,800 feet on the slopes of Cheyenne Mountain, offering breathtaking views of Colorado Springs. It houses over 750 animals representing 170 species, including giraffes, lions, and grizzly bears. The zoo's elevated setting creates naturalistic habitats and allows visitors to feed giraffes at eye level. Interactive experiences like the Encounter Africa exhibit and the Sky Ride chairlift provide close-up animal encounters and sweeping vistas.
Don't miss
- Feed the giraffes at the Giraffe Encounter, one of the largest giraffe herds in North America.
- Ride the Mountaineer Sky Ride for panoramic views of the zoo and the city below.
- Visit the Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit to see native species like mountain lions and black bears.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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