# 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](https://www.cmzoo.org)

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