What I love most about this zoo is that when you enter you get to choose which conservation project the zoo will donate part of their proceeds to. I also love that you get up close experiences with the animals and the emphasis on education. Here you can feed giraffes, and elephants, and rhinos. As you walk through some of the exhibits the animals come right up to the path. The up close and personal experience with the animals is really what sets this zoo apart from other animals. There is also a petting zoo. The penguins were a highlight. I appreciated the info about how the habitat matches their habitat in the wild.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is a gem surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. With its commitment to conservation and unique exhibits, it offers an unforgettable experience. Get close to rare animals, enjoy stunning views, and don't miss the chance to hand-feed giraffes. It's a perfect, family-friendly adventure for nature lovers.

This zoo was great. All of the animals were so active and I loved the way the flow of traffic went, winding up and down the side of the mountain. The kids in our group were ecstatic to see the giraffes so up close and personal. While we didn't buy any lettuce (it was very busy and congested around the enclosure) it was awesome to watch them as other patrons were feeding them. We arrived right at opening and the exhibit is close to the entrance so I can assume that this is the first stop of many guests. The giraffes have learned that as well, since they were all very eager to receive their lettuce! I will say that there were some areas of the zoo that got pretty congested and we encountered a few enclosures that were under construction/empty. This is probably the only reason why I deducted a rating point. Very nice family day for our two families of 4... The four kids ages 7-10 had a great time and so did the adults.

Very clean, staff was all nice & helpful. Animal enclosures are designed in such a way that you get very close to all of the wildlife, & yet animals still seem to have sufficient space. I’ve never been so close to so many wild animals. All of the additional experiences are priced really affordably. There’s a small playground at the top of the lift that my kids enjoyed. Food at the grizzly was really good- we had bison burgers and kids had hot dogs. Nice selection of alcoholic beverages & a play area right outside. There did seem to be a lot of construction going on & a few exhibits closed, but didn’t take away from our good experience. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Really well-organized, well-maintained zoo! The animals are clearly cared for very well, which is the important thing for a zoo. We loved that we could interact with the animals - we had a blast here! The giraffes and the penguins were fantastically interactive, and we loved seeing an actual tapir up close. If you buy lettuce, you get to actually feed the giraffes, which was lovely. There were plenty of signs telling us where to go, and everything was organized in a very considerate fashion. I appreciated that there were a lot of benches where we could just sit and enjoy.

It was such a fun experience. The giraffes are great, just a little packed, so I couldn't feed them myself, but that's okay! Definitely hit the lift to see the zoo from above! Even though you're climbing a mountain throughout the zoo, its not a terrible incline and totally manageable with kids and strollers!

I cannot speak highly enough. It is perfect for all age ranges, my mother is not as mobile as she used to be and they provide both manual and electric wheelchairs. There were so many different areas for the kids to play and they had quite a few options for food and drinks. Every part of the zoo has amazing views and beautiful animals. My family absolutely loved this place.

This is a top notch zoo with an outstanding, passionate staff who are very visible and knowledgeable. So frequently, I search for someone to answer questions but not here. Volunteers and keepers alike readily engage guests, even while doing clean up duty. Admission is timed and cost is in line with most zoos. Admission does include access to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Parking is free. The zoo has beautiful grounds but is challenging hiking both due to altitude and grade. Be prepared to get a work out and take your time getting around. Be aware, there is current ongoing construction for expansion/new habitats so there is some noise and the bears aren't visible at this time. As they say, 'pardon our dust while we grow'. There are many unique opportunities to experience different enrichment and educational presentations. Check the schedule for the day. Not to be missed is the giraffe feeding. This is unique in that no one's constantly saying 'Don't touch the giraffe' or telling you how to feed them. Some even appear to crave a little head scratch. Don't miss the opportunity to feed snacks to Jumbe, the black rhino, or Lucky, the elephant. (Just remember you're not paying for the lettuce and carrot. You're supporting the conservation effort here at the zoo and around the world). These are just a few of the experiences you can partake in. The meerkats and their meerkittens are always fun to watch...they have two litters of youngsters right now. You also might get a look at two 'new' joeys in Australia Walk About. Expansive elephant yard and state-of-the-art barn. Rocky Mountain Wild is an awesome section devoted to area wildlife. Don't miss the mountain goats. Maybe Blanca will be posing at the top of the mountain for you. All in all, an outstanding zoo to spend the day at.

Amazing personal interaction with the animals. We loved feeding the giraffes, that was amazing. My favorite was the Bird Cage. there were so many flying around you and if you feed them, they will sit on your hand. I could not stop smiling. It was a rainy Friday so some of the animals were not out or lazy. Though overall we loved it, better then the Denver Zoo.

I live close to 2 zoos that are amazing! Omaha zoo and Tanganika wildlife resort. This zoo goes well above those! The layout of the zoo is wonderful! The giraffe exhibit is one of a kind! I can’t believe how relaxed it is! I only ever been to another place that does giraffe feedings and it is heavily supervised, no touching and only one at a time. So this blew me away! All the exhibits were huge compared to what I am used too. The hippos, wolves, tiger, elephants were such big enclosures. The gift shop staff were sooo nice and well trained! This zoo is just the right size!!!!