Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: A Captivating Adventure in the Heart of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs is home to the renowned Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, a remarkable attraction that has been voted the 5th Best Zoo in North America by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in 2024. Perched at an impressive elevation of 6,714 feet, this unique zoo offers visitors a breathtaking experience, with stunning views of the city and its diverse animal inhabitants. The innovative design of the zoo's exhibits allows guests to get closer than ever before to the animals. Visitors can hand-feed one of the largest reticulated giraffe herds in the world, hop next to red-necked wallabies, and interact with the zoo's smaller residents in The Loft. The highlight of the experience is the award-winning Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit, named the 2nd best Zoo Exhibit in North America, where guests can watch grizzly bears swim with trout. Whether it's a family outing or a visit from out-of-state guests, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers a truly unforgettable experience. Guests can explore the expansive grounds, discovering new exhibits and activities at every turn. From feeding the birds and chickens to enjoying the on-site restaurants and picnic areas, there is something for everyone to enjoy. While the zoo can get chilly, especially in the winter, the stunning natural setting and well-cared-for animals make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an adventure in the heart of Colorado.
Only eating a 4 instead of a 5 because it was so cold most of the animals were not out, and also the bear habitat was not accessible by foot due to renovations, but we did get to see them from the sky on the lift ride. We were here from Florida on our honeymoon, and this was a nice outdoor activity that was not too expensive.
January 2024
best layout in the country. You cannot see animals this up close at any zoo. Its better to get an annual pass
January 2024
A super fun experience for my 2 yr old ! The zoo is really well kept and I loved that it's in the mountains so the views were beautiful. My daughter got to feed giraffes and birds, and then even saw the wallabies cross up close. Even tho it was snowy and very cold we still managed to see everything and have a ton of fun
