Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Colorado Springs Zoos and Aquarium

  • Address: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5728
  • Phone: 7196339925
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  • Website:www.cmzoo.org
Average Rating
4.5
 38+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
4.5
 6+ reviews
Epinions.com
4.0
 7+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 24+ reviews
Frommers
1.0
 1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $3

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-5728

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Spend a day at America's only mountainside zoo. It features endangered species in mountain exhibits that resemble their natural habitat. You can walk the hilly terrain or catch the tram at one of seven stops. Hands-on contact with animals is permitted in front of the Aquatics building—giraffes ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. - In 1938, after substantial development, Mr. Penrose incorporated the Zoo as a non-profit public trust for the people of Colorado Springs for the sole... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • A gorgeous natural setting is just one of the things this zoo has going for it. Baby meerkats, a Kamodo dragon and art ... more on TripAdvisor
  • No visit to the Pikes Peak region is complete without a trip to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Here, you'll experience an unforgettable adventure combining our breathtaking mountain scenery with more than 500 animals, representing 146 different species. All your favorites are here...from giraffes and... more on Epinions.com
  • On the lower slopes of Cheyenne Mountain at 6,800 feet above sea level, this medium-size zoological park is our top choice for a family outing. The zoo's 650-plus animals, many in "natural" environments, include wolves, lions, leopards, red pandas, elephants, hippos, monkeys, giraffes, reptiles, ... more on Frommers

Reviews From Across The Web read all

4.0
Galloping Giraffes

(May 07, 2001 00:00)

The giraffe exhibit makes it worth the $10 (we had a discount with AAA insurance)! It is amazing to see and feed the giraffes ($1 for 3 crackers). The exhibit is one of the best, for giraffes, that I have seen! The most amazing part of the visit was seeing the giraffes run, because of the differe... arcticfrank13, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Great zoo for families

Went to the zoo May 8th. Beautiful sunny day. The zoo was very nice. It is built on the side of a mountain. The view is incredible overlooking Colorado Springs. Lots of cool animal exhibits. Gorilla exhibit was very nice. Girraffe feeding & exhibit was really up close & cool. raised platforms put... tuesdaypoolnight, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

3.0
There's a Zoo on the Mountain

You've seen a zoo before. You know what a tiger looks like. But have you seen a zoo on a mountain? That's what makes the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo a landmark to visit next time you're in ... greenboat, a user of epinions.com. Read full review on Epinions.com

Fun for the whole family

I've always loved the zoo. Cheyanne mountain zoo is beautiful. It's actually on the mountain, with a... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

5.0
shannon m. 's review

the zoo from my childhood memories! lots of great animals and a workout to tour! be prepared to walk or find out about handicapped amenities if you have ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Directions

Take I-25, exit 138; drive west to The Broadmoor hotel and follow signs

Hours

Summer daily 9am-6pm; off season daily 9am-5pm

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: $12, includes admission to Will Rogers Shrine
  • Year Built: 1926

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.cmzoo.org
  • http://www.colorado.com
  • http://www.nycvisit.com

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Nearby Hotels Distance
The Broadmoor 1.8 Mi
Cheyenne Mountain Resort 1.4 Mi
Cheyenne Canon Inn 1.7 Mi
Charles Court at the Broadmoor 1.7 Mi
The Cheyenne Canon Inn 1.8 Mi
Nearby Restaurants Distance
Golden Bee 1.7 Mi
The Golden Bee 1.8 Mi
Summit 1.7 Mi
Charles Court 1.8 Mi
The Broadmoor 1.7 Mi
Lake Terrace Dining Room 1.7 Mi