Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Hand-feed the famous giraffe herd at this AZA-accredited zoo, consistently ranked a top-ten zoo in the U.S. Explore its natural mountainside setting at 6,714+ ft. elev. and get closer than ever to rare, endangered and native animals. Waddle alongside penguins and hippos at Water’s Edge: Africa, opened in 2020. See grizzlies, wolves, mountain lions and a moose roam native Rocky Mountain habitats. Feel the roars of African lions. Open 365 days a year; advance tickets required: cmzoo.org/visit