Mission & Vision

There’s a reason for everything. And by keeping true to our mission and vision we believe Cheyenne Mountain Zoo can touch the lives of those who visit and provide a great life for the animals that live here.

  • Our Mission
    A leader in conservation, captive breeding and animal care, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo connects people with wildlife and wild places through experiences that inspire action.
  • Our Vision
    Every Kid. Every Time. Goosebumps!
    Every kid, of any age, will have an experience for a lifetime with every visit.

Performance & Accountability

Non-Profit Status:
Governed by a volunteer board of community leaders, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is recognized as an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
As one of only a handful of accredited zoos in the country that does not receive local or regional public tax support, nearly 100 percent of the Zoo’s income is generated from earned revenues, membership dues, donations, corporate sponsors and grants.
 
Audit:
CMZoo’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Information, April 30, 2024 and 2023.
 
Legal Information:
Legal Name: Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society
Tax ID number: 84-0407039
Address: 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 USA