Never Too Early.
(Ages 3 to 5)
What a great way to introduce your youngster to the amazing animal kingdom! Our discovery classes will teach your child about a variety of animals and related topics through stories, crafts and up-close experiences. Class sizes are kept small to ensure that each child receives attention.
Class Schedules
Naked Mole Rats
“Ugly is the new adorable” here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Join us for this fun filled special class where we will learn what it would be like to be a Naked Mole Rat. You and your preschooler will have a blast as we explore the world of these misunderstood naked mammals.
| Dates |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| July 28 |
Wednesday |
NMRPreW |
10-11 a.m. |
$12.25 / $15.25 |
| July 29 |
Thursday |
NMRPreT |
10-11 a.m. |
$12.25 / $15.25 |
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Hoofing around the Zoo
Join us this month as we explore some of your favorite hoofed animals that live right here in our zoo! We will learn how they are all unique and why they have those hooves on their feet. Of course, we cannot learn about hooves without taking a visit to the ponies.
| Dates |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| Aug 4, 11, 18 |
Wednesday |
HZPreW |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Aug 5, 12, 19 |
Thursday |
HZPreT |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
Aug 7, 14, 21
|
Saturday |
HZPreS |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
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Black and White All Over
Many different types of animals have these very simple colors covering their body. Join us for a fun-filled class where we will explore some of the black and white animals that live right here in our Zoo and learn together why these animals are not more colorful.
| Dates of Class |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| Sept 1, 8, 15 |
Wednesday |
BWPreW |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Sept 2, 9, 16 |
Thursday |
BWPreT |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Sept 4, 11, 18 |
Saturday |
BWPreS |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
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Things that Go Bump in the Night
Many animals only come out at night when the rest of the animal kingdom is sleeping. This month we will explore these mysterious animals and learn why they are not scared of the dark. We will also get to see a real ghost of the night.
| Dates |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| Oct 6, 13, 20 |
Wednesday |
TGBPreW |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Oct 7, 14, 21 |
Thursday |
TGBPreT |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
Oct 9, 16, 23
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Saturday |
TGBPreS |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
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All in the Family
The holidays are right around the corner and there is no better time to get the family together. Come join our zoo family as we explore some of the animal families and how they live together in the wild. We will also learn about what makes these families so unique.
| Dates of Class |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| Nov 3, 10, 17 |
Wednesday |
AFPreW |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Nov 4, 11, 18 |
Thursday |
AFPreT |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Nov 6, 13, 20 |
Saturday |
AFPreS |
10a.m.-11a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
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Wild Winters
Winter has arrived in Colorado and everyone is bundled up in winter coats and gloves. Do you think that our animals need to put on coats and gloves when it snows here at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Bring your preschooler to the Zoo as we explore some of the animals that have learned to survive these wild winters.
| Dates |
Day |
Session |
Time |
Member / NonMember Cost |
| Dec 1, 8, 15 |
Wednesday |
WWPreW |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
| Dec 2, 9, 16 |
Thursday |
WWPreT |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
Dec 4, 11, 18
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Saturday |
WWPreS |
10-11 a.m. |
$35.75 / $45.75 |
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Note: To register for a class within 48 hours of the start time, call 719.633.9925, ext. 127. Classes may be cancelled if minimum sizes are not met.
Preschool Class Discounts
Sign up for two or more regular preschool classes—for one or more children—for big savings:
$5 off two classes
$10 off three classes
$15 off four classes
