Centrally located within the zoo, this spaciously cozy & rustically elegant event space offers versatility beyond your wildest imagination. A stone fireplace & exposed wooden ceiling beams, retractable garage doors that open onto a private patio, and views as far as the eagle eye can see are just some of the selling features that make this space fit for kings and yetis alike.

Summer Season Rental   $1500

Daytime Rental includes admission for up to 250 guests
Over 250, admission fee applies per add'l guest   $10

Evening Rental includes either African Rift Valley or
Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit, Tram transport,
& admission for up to 250 guests.
Over 250, admission fee per additional guest   $5
Access to both African Rift Valley
& Rocky Mountain Wild during your event   $500

Winter / Shoulder Season Rental   $1200

General dates are October through March 
No exhibits available for winter evenings.

Electric Safari Evening Rental    $1800

Yule love it! Our little neck of the woods dons over 1 million lights & holiday festivities for your enjoyment during the month of December. Evening rental of the Lodge at Moose Lake, your very own winter sanctuary, includes Electric Safari admission for up to 200 guests (indoor capacity).

Nestled within the African Rift Valley exhibit, this African themed hexagonal hut is an intimate dwelling for you & your pride. Floor to ceiling windows, a private deck, & built-in meerkat co-hosts make this a perfect spot for any celebration.

Daytime Rental    $500

Includes admission for up to 50 guests (room capacity).

Evening Rental    $800

Includes freedom to explore the African Rift Valley exhibit.

You & your friends are like a convocation of eagles, soaring high above the zoo! This leg-swinging chairlift-style ride will make you want to look down – at the spectacular views of Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, & the vast plains to the east. Find out more about the Sky Ride.

Summer Evening Buyout   $750

Host the most highly elevated & highly anticipated event
of the summer, or just enjoy the ride as an add-on
to your indoor facility rental.

Sky Ride Summit Events are subject to additional
setup fees, & are limited to 100 guests.

Evening Ride Buyout includes rides for up to 250 guests.
Per each additional guest   $4

Daytime Rides Pre-Purchased Tickets   $4

Did you see the heart-warming flick We Bought A Zoo? Well here’s your chance to live like Matt Damon for a night, and rent the whole zoo just for you and your flock of friends!

Evening Buyout for guest count up to 1000   $3000

Evening Buyout for guest count over 1000   $5000

Rental includes the Lodge at Moose Lake,
Tram (summer only), & Carousel rides.
Does not include Sky Ride.
Animals generally brought indoors by nightfall.
All Zoo Buyout ONLY available in the evening.

Giraffe Feeding Experience  

While remaining wary of their slobbering prehensile
tongues, you and your guests will enjoy providing
nourishment to our 20 tall friends, along the boardwalk
of our world famous giraffe yard. Discover more about
the Giraffe Feeding Experience.

Pre-Purchased Daytime Tickets   $2

Evening Private Feeding Experience   $250
Experience price includes (1) case of food – enough
for up to 100 guests to feed. Additional cases can be
purchased to accommodate over 100 guests.
Full Case   $60
Half Case   $30

Shuttle

This transit delivers guests to desired locations throughout the park.
Pre-Purchased Daytime Tickets   $2
Evening transport is included with All Zoo or Lodge at Moose Lake facility rental.

Carousel

Perfect for one-of-a-kind wedding photos and teaching equine skills to toddlers, carousel rides are fun for all ages! Get dizzy learning more about the zoo’s historic Carousel.
Pre-Purchased Daytime Tickets   $2
Evening Buyout   $400

The Loft

Swap knock-knock jokes with Mister the parrot or play tag with the tortoises in this interactive animal zone. Access to this area can be added to your All Zoo or Lodge at Moose Lake facility rental.
Rental for 1 hour   $250
Rental for 2 or more hours   $500

Animal Ambassadors

Kids and adults alike will swarm around our education zookeepers as they present interactive animals such as Elan the porcupine or the prairie dog sisters, right at your event space.
Interaction with 2 animals for 1 hour   $200
Custom Packages to include additional animals or biofact displays are available. Inquire for details.

Animal Enrichment Demonstrations & Keeper Talks

Zookeepers enhance guest exhibit-viewing experience by providing animals with craving-quenching or boredom-busting enrichment. This does not include any feeding of animals by the guests. Set aside approximately 15 minutes, with time for Q&A at the end. Contact catering@cmzoo.org for possible animals & additional details.
1 Demo added to your event   $150
2 Demos added to your event   $275

Catering is required for all facility rentals.
Site rentals with no catering will require a per guest surcharge to open food or retail facilities.
Daytime facility rental hours are 11am – 3pm.
Summer Evening facility rental hours are from 6:30pm – 9pm.
Shoulder Season / Winter Evening facility rental hours are from 5:30pm – 9pm
After Hours Fee Applies, per hour after 9pm   $300
All events must end by 12am midnight.