You’ll also get to see behind-the-scenes training footage of each giraffe and its trainer
You’ll also get to see behind-the-scenes training footage of each giraffe and its trainer
keepers’ eye view of hoof care and injection training with Atka, while his primary trainer
keepers’ eye view of hoof care and injection training with Atka, while his primary trainer
Tujoh and his primary trainer, Amy Tuchman, successfully completed a voluntary electrocardiogram
Tujoh and his primary trainer, Amy Tuchman, successfully completed a voluntary electrocardiogram
CMZoo’s EdVenture department recently welcomed Hootenanny, a 6-year-old female screech owl, to the team. Get to know “Hoot” and learn about her species, which is found in Colorado’s wild places. She may be small, but she is a skilled hunter and a fast study. Learn about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with . . .
about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with her primary trainer
On June 25, our African lion siblings turn six! It’s hard to believe it’s already been that long since the three adorable African lion cubs were born to parents Lomela and Abuto at CMZoo. Since then, they’ve grown gorgeous manes (for the boys), perfected their ground-shaking roars, learned voluntary husbandry behaviors, adjusted their family dynamics, . . .
bonded,” said Diana Miller, senior keeper in African Rift Valley, and Boma’s primary trainer
Written by Savannah Woods, African lion keeper I have worked full-time at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for about three years, and I currently work in the Rocky Mountain Wild, Asian Highlands and African lion areas of the Zoo. I always knew I wanted to be a Zookeeper when I grew up, and visiting our Zoo as . . .
This communication system sets the trainer and him up for success, so you get early
Jumbe, a 21-year-old Eastern black rhino at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, continues to navigate a significant health challenge with the support of his care and veterinary teams. In May, a blood test revealed concerning iron saturation levels indicating a condition known as iron overload disorder. Despite the diagnosis, Jumbe remains in good spirits. He consistently interacts . . .
“We have a trainer, a ‘brusher’ and a ‘mechanic’ during the blood draws
about her incredible adaptations and watch her flight training with her primary trainer
However, her primary trainer continued training, and Kera has made incredible progress
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo family is celebrating the long life of the eldest member of the Zoo’s reticulated giraffe herd, Riyadh, today. Since her birth at CMZoo in 1990, she made countless connections with guests, members and fans, who would delight at her small-but-mighty personality and regal nature. As she grew older, Riyadh began showing . . .
say goodbye,” said Rachael Hahn, animal keeper for giraffe and Riyadh’s primary trainer
