Events for Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Events Search and Views Navigation

Search

Event Views Navigation

View As

Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only 21+ (Aug. 9, 23, Sept. 7, 20, Oct. 4, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 6 )

Ring-tailed lemurs frolicing in their area
Event Series Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only 21+

Adults 21+. Offered Aug. 9, 23, Sept. 7, 20, Oct. 4, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 6. Want a change of scenery on a weekend night? Come join us under the stars for an adults only private evening tour of our mountainside Zoo. We will enjoy a beverage to start off the night, then stroll under the stars to see what our animals do at night, we will even get an opportunity to meet one of our Loft animal ambassadors! This program is for adults only, 21+. Registration is required and open online now. If you would like to be on a wait list when any of our Date Night Starlight Safaris become sold out, please submit this form.

Find out more »

Fall Break Day Camps (K-6th Grade) – Nov. 25, 26, 27

African penguin Percy with a bubble in the air, upclose at Water's Edge: Africa
Event Series Fall Break Day Camps (K-6th Grade) – Nov. 25, 26, 27

Ages: Kindergarten - 6th grade. Theme: Behind the Bubbles: Dive into the fascinating world of bubbles in nature! Together we will explore the beauty and science behind bubbles found in our animal kingdom and the nature that surrounds them. Join us for a single day or all three days of exploration that is sure to bubble with excitement. Registration is required. Online registration opens Monday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m.

Find out more »

Electric Moonlight

Electric Moonlight December 11, tickets are on sale now!

Adults 21+. Celebrate holiday lights and cheer during this adults-only event, Electric Moonlight. This event combines our festive holiday lights with indoor sampling areas featuring beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks while tasting delicious eats from area restaurants (all while supplies last) – just like at our popular summer event, Moonlight on the Mountain! Advance tickets are required and are subject to selling out; no walk-up tickets available. (No one under age 21 will be permitted, including no children or infants.)

Find out more »

Electric Safari – (Dec. 6-23, 25-Jan. 1, 2025)

Thank You! Electric Safari voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in U.S. 2021 by USAToday
Event Series Electric Safari – (Dec. 1-3, 8-23, 25-January 1, 2024)

All ages. Nightly, Dec. 6 - 23, 25-Jan. 1, 2025 (except Christmas Eve). Celebrate 26 nights of mountainside magic during Electric Safari with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Named 3rd BEST ZOO LIGHTS, 5 years in a row by USA TODAY’S 10Best! Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights and watch all of Colorado Springs sparkle. You'll also enjoy photos with larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, and our new holiday-safari themed drone show! Save $5 per ticket by visiting on a non-peak day! Advance timed e-tickets are required for everyone and sell out quickly.

Find out more »

Teen Program: Summer Session 2025 – Applications Open (Feb. 1-14)

Teens birdwatching

Ages: Middle and High School, 6th - 12th grades. Summer Session runs May-August 2025 (dates TBA) for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Leader programs. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Teen Programs provide meaningful life experiences that inspire teens to take conservation action both on and off Zoo grounds through education, leadership, stewardship and environmental exploration. Admission to the program is through an application process. Online applications for Zoo Crew, Junior Zoo Keeper and Teen Leader will be open during this time. An application fee applies. Once you have completed your application fee transaction you will get an automatic generated email that contains the link to your application! All applications must be submitted by midnight on February 14, 2025.

Find out more »
Search