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Come be a wildlife photographer for the day and learn how images can make an impact on global conservation efforts. This class will focus on editorial photography and how we can share stories through the art of photographs. Try your hand at photographing some of our animal ambassadors up close. We'll examine some of the world's most notable animal photo journalists and connect the impact of their photographs to conservation. We will have a live virtual Q & A with Layne Kennedy, an editorial assignment photographer for the likes of National Geographic, Smithsonian, Traveler, Outside and LIFE magazines. Registration is required.
Events for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Teen Zootography Workshop and Q&A with Photographer Layne Kennedy – Feb. 13
Hands-On Homeschool – Delectable Diets – Mar. 20
1st - 6th Grades. Animals get their nutrition in a variety of different ways. Join us as we learn how an animal's diet can effect their anatomy, habitat, and conservation status! We will even prepare a few diets for our hungriest animal friends! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool – Endangered Species Exploration
1st - 6th grades. Bring your sense of adventure as we explore our fantastic endangered species here at the Zoo. Our travels will help us understand what makes a species endangered and how we can help. Welcome aboard our journey to impactful learning! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Vote for CMZoo for Best Zoo & Best Zoo Exhibit
Show your support! You can vote once a day, every single day from now through 10 a.m. MT Monday, May 24. Last year, you voted Cheyenne Mountain Zoo the fourth Best Zoo and second Best Zoo Exhibit (for Rocky Mountain Wild) in North America in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Program. We have once again been nominated and need your votes!
Hands-On Homeschool – Mission: Conservation
Ages 1st-5th grades. Calling all lovers of animals and wild places! We need your help to ensure that incredible creatures stick around for years to come. Join us as we learn to protect wild animals and wild places! We will be focusing mostly on giraffes, rhinos, tapirs, and black footed ferrets. We will also learn how to make our own toad abodes!! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool: Wildlife Mysteries – Sept. 18
Ages 1st - 6th grades. Investigate with us as we uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom. Why do zebras have stripes? How do butterflies migrate without getting lost? Why do gall wasps look like berries? Join us as we answer some of the most debated questions of the wild world. Registration is required.
Teens – Animal Photography 101 – Sept. 25
Ages: Middle and High School students. Come be a wildlife photographer for the day and learn how images can make an impact on global conservation efforts. Registration is required. Online registratino is open.
Teens – Raptors in Our World – (Oct. 23)
Ages: Middle and HIgh School students. Learn about the various species of raptors that are in our Colorado backyard. Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool: Birds of a Feather – Jan. 13
Ages 1st - 5th grade. Come soar into the world of flight, feathers, and fascination as we meet some of the coolest birds around! Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool: The Odd & Unique Part 2 – Jan. 27
Ages 6th - 8th Grades. join us for experiential learning through hands-on engagement. Naked Mole Rats, Axolotls, Walking Stick Bugs, Emus and Tapirs; these animals may seem a bit odd but they are some of the most incredible species on our planet. Come join us for Part 2 at the Zoo as we dive into the lives of some of the strangest animals and their unique adaptations. Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool – In My Backyard
Ages 1st-5th grade. Explore the Rocky Mountains and discover what animals live right in our backyard! We will discuss local flora and fauna to discover how our closest ecosystem operates. Meet one of our local animal heroes up close as we learn how we can better protect the environment around us. Registration is required. Online registration is open.
Hands-On Homeschool – Native Predator & Prey
Ages 6th-8th Grade. Join us at the Zoo as we learn about what defines an animal as a predator or prey species. We'll discuss unique predator-prey interactions and the balance they help keep within ecosystems. Through hands-on activities and observing resident animals around the Zoo we’ll learn about the different adaptations that allow certain predator and prey species to be so successful. Registration is required. Online registration is open.