Events from Sunday, June 2 – Saturday, February 1, 2025 – CMZoo https://www.cmzoo.org/events/ Colorado Springs and America's only mountainside zoo and family fun attraction for animals, wildlife, and vacations Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:53:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Outdoor School: Teen Naturalist Training Series https://www.cmzoo.org/events/outdoor-school-teen-naturalist-training-series/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108373 Ages: Middle school & High School. A series of four workshops: June 2, 9, 23, 30. These workshops will hone in on developing the necessary skills to be a future steward of the environment. This series is only offered as a full 4 week course consisting of 12 hours of classroom and in-the-field learning. Our 4 workshops will cover the following topics: Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology & Entomology. Through hands-on and experiential opportunities we’ll study such concepts as Ecology, Biology, and Conservation all while being in the unique setting of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Join us as we learn how to best protect our local wildlife and wild places. Registration is required.

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]]> Stroller Safaris: Jungle Journey in June (June 7, 15, 20, 29) https://www.cmzoo.org/events/stroller-safaris-jungle-journey-in-june-june-7-15-20-29/2024-06-07/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108537 Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: June 7, 15, 20, 29. The natural forest habitat we have on the mountain helps many of our animals feel right at home! Join us as we Journey into the Jungle to meet some animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required and open online now.

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]]> Unique & Differing Needs Day Camps (Ages 7-11) – Rainbows of Nature https://www.cmzoo.org/events/unique-differing-needs-day-camps-ages-7-11/2024-06-08/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106008 *Ages 7-11. Offered on Saturdays, June 8, July 13 & August 3. *This camp is specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. From the dazzling birds to the patterns of aquatic life, we will highlight the diverse and unique wonders of the animal kingdom. This vivid journey through the Zoo will spark curiosity for the beauty that surrounds us. (One caregiver may also attend this camp without an additional fee.) Registration is required and opens online Feb. 1, 2024.

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]]> Unique & Differing Needs Day Camps (Ages 7-11) – Harmonious Habitats https://www.cmzoo.org/events/unique-differing-needs-day-camps-ages-7-11-harmonious-habitats/2024-06-08/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106012 *Ages 7-11. Offered on Saturday, June 8, Friday, June 20, Friday, July 12 & Tuesday, July 23. *This camp is specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. In this series, we will adventure into nature’s playground and discover the magic of jungles, deserts, aquatic, and underground realms. Together we will uncover how every habitat is different and unique, but necessary for the survival of all animals. You are welcome to sign up for just one evening or all four; each program will highlight different habitats through unique experiences. (One caregiver may also attend this camp without an additional fee.) Registration is required and opens online Feb. 1, 2024.

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]]> Member Appreciation Night https://www.cmzoo.org/events/member-appreciation-night/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=61670 Zoo Members only - We appreciate you, so join us and your favorite animals for our first after-hours members-only event of the summer! Don’t forget your discount at our Thundergod Gift Shop. All restaurants will be open! Please note, we may have no scheduled animal demonstrations for this event, but watch for “pop-up” experiences. We look forward to seeing you at the Zoo! Check your membership email for more details. Reservations for the Member Appreciation Night event (5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) are not required (Advanced tickets are required for any daytime admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

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]]> Dog Days at the Zoo (June 12 & 24) https://www.cmzoo.org/events/dog-days-at-the-zoo/2024-06-12/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108355 On Wednesday, June 12 & Monday, June 24, add an extra ticket to make your family outing complete! Bring your canine kiddo for a Zoo adventure. For these special dates, you can bring your well-behaved dog to the Zoo with you! Simply purchase a dog ticket along with your family’s human tickets, and Fido can experience many of the sights, sounds and smells that make the Zoo so special. Dog tickets are limited. Advance tickets are required.

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]]> Stroller Safaris: Jungle Journey in June (June 7, 15, 20, 29) https://www.cmzoo.org/events/stroller-safaris-jungle-journey-in-june-june-7-15-20-29/2024-06-15/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108537 Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: June 7, 15, 20, 29. The natural forest habitat we have on the mountain helps many of our animals feel right at home! Join us as we Journey into the Jungle to meet some animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required and open online now.

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]]> Stroller Safaris: Jungle Journey in June (June 7, 15, 20, 29) https://www.cmzoo.org/events/stroller-safaris-jungle-journey-in-june-june-7-15-20-29/2024-06-20/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108537 Ages 1-4 with adult. Offered: June 7, 15, 20, 29. The natural forest habitat we have on the mountain helps many of our animals feel right at home! Join us as we Journey into the Jungle to meet some animals who prefer the dense coverage of the trees to the open plains. Registration is required and open online now.

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]]> World Giraffe Day https://www.cmzoo.org/events/world-giraffe-day/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=89130 All ages. Join us in celebrating giraffes on the longest day of the year! We will have lots of fun activities 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and we hope to see you for our 10 a.m. Giraffe Parade, wearing your giraffe-best. Meet our herd and their keepers in African Rift Valley throughout the giraffe plaza, boardwalk, and barn. Make sure to check out our live-streaming Giraffe Cams, too! Advance tickets required.

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]]> Unique & Differing Needs Day Camps (Ages 7-11) – Harmonious Habitats https://www.cmzoo.org/events/unique-differing-needs-day-camps-ages-7-11-harmonious-habitats/2024-06-21/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.cmzoo.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106012 *Ages 7-11. Offered on Saturday, June 8, Friday, June 20, Friday, July 12 & Tuesday, July 23. *This camp is specially designed for campers ages 7 -11 with autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing disorders, developmental disabilities/delays or medical fragility. In this series, we will adventure into nature’s playground and discover the magic of jungles, deserts, aquatic, and underground realms. Together we will uncover how every habitat is different and unique, but necessary for the survival of all animals. You are welcome to sign up for just one evening or all four; each program will highlight different habitats through unique experiences. (One caregiver may also attend this camp without an additional fee.) Registration is required and opens online Feb. 1, 2024.

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