Colorado Zoos.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Mr. Penrose incorporated Cheyenne Mountain Zoo as a non-profit public trust for the people of Colorado Springs.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Today
Today, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, America’s ONLY mountain zoo, offers a new experience every time and transforms visitors from passive viewers to active participants. Through comprehensive education programs, exciting conservation efforts, and truly fantastic animal experiences, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is able to touch the lives of our guests more than ever
before. It is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s hope to help visitors fall in love with animals and nature, and take action to protect them. Of the 224 zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is one of just nine operating without government support. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo depends on admissions, membership dues, and donations for funding.
Adult (12-64)……………………$19.75
Seniors (65+)…………………..$17.75
Child (3-11)……………………..$14.75
All Children 2 and under:75¢
Year-round Hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)
Please note that not all animals will be out on exhibit until 5 p.m.
Visit there website here for further details. www.cmzoo.org
Denver Zoo in Denver, Colorado
Тhе Denver Zoo covers 80 acres іn City Park, аnd mоrе thаn 2 mіllіоn people visited thе zoo іn 2012. Тhе zoo opened іts doors іn 1896 wіth thе donation оf аn orphaned black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, thе zoo houses 3,500 dіffеrеnt animals frоm асrоss thе wоrld, representing mоrе thаn 650 species.
Read the full article on the Denver Zoo Article
Admission gates open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grounds close at 5 p.m.
NOTE: April & May are our busiest months for field trips. Guests may experience difficulty or a delay in finding parking.
Admission:
Winter Pricing (Mar 18–Oct 31)
Adults (Ages 12-64) – $25.20
Seniors (Ages 65+) – $22.05
Children (Ages 3-11) – $18.90
Kids 2 and Under – FREE
Winter Pricing
(Nov 1–Mar 17)
Adult ( Ages 12-64): $20
Seniors ( Ages 64+): $$17
Children ( Ages 3-11): $14
Children 2 and under free:
Visit there website here for current admission prices and additional information. www.denverzoo.org
Colorado Gators, Mosca Colorado
Colorado Gators is a family oriented, educational facility that focuses on full use of natural and recycled resources. Our goal is to maintain an integrated ecosystem while providing educational opportunities and viable farm products.
The History of Colorado Gators Erwin and Lynne Young moved from Post, Texas to Alamosa, Colorado in September, 1974 with their four children, Mark, Mike, Sherri, and Jay. Erwin learned of the geothermal water resources available in the Valley and wanted to grow Tilapia, an African perch that requires warm water and is very good to eat. In 1977 they purchased the 80 acre farm that is now Colorado Gators Reptile Park. It wasn’t until 1987 that they purchased 100 baby alligators to dispose of dead fish and the remains of filleted fish.
Those baby gators grew quickly in the warm geothermal water (87° F) and the locals wanted to see them, so we opened to the public in 1990. Soon we were in the spotlight of many media programs and articles. Individuals with overgrown alligators and other reptiles such as large pythons, tortoises, iguanas, and more started dropping them off with us.
We have become a sanctuary for unwanted exotic pets and we care for them as best we can. We display them for the public to understand the dangers in owning these pets and we take them to schools for educational programs.
Hours:
Summer Hours (May 25 – September 2): 9 am – 6 pm
Fall Hours (September 3 – November 4): 9 am – 5 pm
Winter Hours (November 5 – February 28): 10 am – 4 pm
Admission:
Children ages 5 and under: FREE
Children ages 6 – 15: $12.50
Adults ages 16 – 64: $25.00
Seniors ages 65 – 79: $12.50
Seniors ages 80 and over: FREE
Visit there website here for further details.http://www.coloradogators.com/www.coloradogators.com