Ages 21+. Offered on April 9 & 23 with an African penguin theme. Join us for an adults only program where you not only get to create memories but a painting of one of our amazing animals as well. Each month offers a different animal theme to paint. Spend the evening at the Zoo strolling through animal exhibits, enjoying an adult beverage, meeting animals up-close and creating a masterpiece! Registration is required.
Events for Friday, November 22, 2024 - Friday, November 22, 2024
Paint. Sip. Safari. (Apr. 9 & 23)
Paint. Sip. Safari. (May 7 & 21)
Ages 21+. Offered on May 7 & 21 with an Amur tiger theme. Join us for an adults only program where you not only get to create memories but a painting of one of our amazing animals as well. Each month offers a different animal theme to paint. Spend the evening at the Zoo strolling through animal exhibits, enjoying an adult beverage, meeting animals up-close and creating a masterpiece! Registration is required.
Run to the Shrine (May 17 & 18)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo invites all ages of world class runners and families alike to Run to the Shrine, offered on the evenings of Saturday, May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2025. Run to the Shrine is a 4-mile run/walk course that curves through the Zoo, up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back down into the Zoo. Run to the Shrine has become an annual Cheyenne Mountain Zoo tradition, and it is the only time that guests are allowed to travel up to the Shrine of the Sun by foot! In addition, Run to the Shrine is an important fundraiser for the Zoo. Registration is required.
Summer Camps – May
Ages Pre-K to 8th grade. Weekdays, May 28 - August 8, 2025. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Pre-K & K half day full week, and K-8th grade full week camps. Single day camps are offered only on June 30, July 1, 2, 3. Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 3-14, then for everyone Feb. 10-14. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 15, 2025, if not sold out.
Summer Camps – June
Ages Pre-K to 8th grade. Weekdays, May 28 - August 8, 2025. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Pre-K & K half day full week, and K-8th grade full week camps. Single day camps are offered only on June 30, July 1, 2, 3. Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 3-14, then for everyone Feb. 10-14. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 15, 2025, if not sold out.
Summer Camps – July
Ages Pre-K to 8th grade. Weekdays, May 28 - August 8, 2025. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Pre-K & K half day full week, and K-8th grade full week camps. Single day camps are offered only on June 30, July 1, 2, 3. Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 3-14, then for everyone Feb. 10-14. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 15, 2025, if not sold out.
Summer Camps – August
Ages Pre-K to 8th grade. Weekdays, May 28 - August 8, 2025. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers summer Classic Camps and Camp WILDER adventures that share the wonders of wildlife and wild places in fun and exciting ways. These camps aim to empower us to live through nature (so please expect to get dirty and spend ample time outdoors). Campers meet animals up-close, explore the outdoors, interact with keepers, make treats for the animals, design cool crafts and more! Pre-K & K half day full week, and K-8th grade full week camps. Single day camps are offered only on June 30, July 1, 2, 3. Exclusive EARLY BIRD registration for members only, Feb. 3-14, then for everyone Feb. 10-14. Normal camp registration pricing begins Feb. 15, 2025, if not sold out.