Atka's Antler "Weigh-In"

As most male moose do each winter or spring, our 4-year-old Alaska moose, Atka, has shed his antlers! We want you to guess how much they weigh for a chance to eet Atka up close or virtually! Use the form below to enter your guess for the combined weight of both of his antlers.

One person who guesses the closest combined weight of his antlers will win your choice of a 30-minute encounter with Atka for up to four people or a personalized meet-and-greet video with Atka and his keepers. (See Rules below).

In pounds and ounces, how much do Atka’s antlers weigh this year?

This contest is now closed.

Now's your chance to win!

Guesses must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. MT on Tues., Feb. 18, 2025.
One guess allowed per unique email address.
The official weight will be announced on CMZoo’s social media channels on Weds., Feb. 19, 2025.
The winner will be notified by email on Thurs., Feb. 20, 2025.
The winner’s up-close encounter with Atka must be redeemed by Sun., June 1, 2025.

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Contest Rules

– Guesses must be submitted in pounds and ounces at this webpage (cmzoo.org/antlers). Social media comments are welcome, but will not be considered official submissions.
– The winner will be notified by email from an email address at cmzoo.org. Beware of scammers that unfortunately can trick you into thinking you’re the winner, and attempting to gather your personal information.
– The guess that comes closest to the actual weight will be the winner. In the case of a tie among two or more guesses, a winner will be chosen at random among those with the closest guesses.
– Prize includes 30 minutes of up-close time with Atka and his animal care team and daytime admission to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for the day of the encounter for up to four people.
– Encounter attendees must be 8 or older to attend. At least one adult, age 18 or older, must be present at the encounter.
– Prize may not be transferred or exchanged.
– Animal encounter must be scheduled and redeemed by Sun., June 1, 2025.
– Winner has 48 hours to accept their prize via email. If winner does not respond within 48 hours, we will select another winner.
– Transportation and lodging are not provided. Winners must arrange their own transportation to and from the Zoo for their scheduled encounter with Atka.
– Animals have the choice to participate in encounters or not. If Atka chooses not to participate at the time of the encounter, it will be rescheduled.
– One guess per unique email address may be submitted.

Atka’s Antler “Weigh-In”