Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Broadmoor Hills, Colorado Springs, CO

A zoo on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, where the giraffes eat lettuce from your hand.

• Size: 141 acres
• Kind: destination
• Run by: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
• Entry: paid. Covered by a Cheyenne Mountain Zoo membership
• Ages 1 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Big shade trees, rugged terrain and gardens

Highlights

• Live animal exhibits: Feed the giraffes by hand
• Snack bar: Elson's Place
• Food on-site: The Lodge at Moose Lake
• Amphitheater/stage: Elephant Demo Viewing Area

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Street parking
• Picnic tables
• Trash & recycling
• Water fountain
• Playground: Called Airplane
• Sandbox
• Benches
• Scenic view
• Bridge
• Paved paths
• Gardens: Bear Sculpture Garden
• Lake/pond
• Public art
• Animal theme

Getting there

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Nearest transit: Free Broadmoor Shuttle (bus)

Official page

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