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He doesn’t quite have the teeth for chewing solid foods, but he sure does try!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is moving forward with plans to demolish Monkey Pavilion, located centrally near the Zoo’s eateries and historic carousel, starting in November. Monkey Pavilion was built in 1942 and originally housed big cats, such as tigers, leopards and lions. Since then, the building has undergone renovations to support residents including lemurs, monkeys, sloths . . .
Since their inception, zoos have modernized in leaps and bounds.

In the coming weeks and months, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will continue its efforts – and embark on new ones – to support Species Survival Plans (SSPs) for Amur leopards and Amur tigers. This important work, led by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), contributes to the survival of these iconic species by managing the . . .
Amur tiger Chewy and a new female, Savelii, who is scheduled to arrive in October, have

Excitement is in the air as two lively mustachioed characters, bearded emperor tamarins named Dot and Chico, settle into their summer home. Dot, the savvy 10-year-old leading lady, and her sidekick, Chico, a spirited 2-year-old male, recently moved into a monkey aviary in the tapir yard. In addition to a new summer home, they’re getting . . .
Both have emperor tamarins’ distinctive white moustaches, which are actually long

Next month, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will move forward with revised plans to contribute to the Amur tiger Species Survival Plan. Since 9-year-old female Amur tiger, Savelii, arrived at CMZoo in November 2019 on a breeding recommendation, she has been settling in, getting to know her keepers, training for important husbandry behaviors, and participating in ‘howdies’ . . .
Big cat breeding can be risky, in the wild and in human care – even when animals have

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s dedicated team of black-footed ferret conservationists are helping rewrite the narrative of recovery from extinction, one litter at a time. Following last year’s record number of kits born, program-wide in over a decade, CMZoo’s conservation team is celebrating its own record year, and trying something new. This summer, CMZoo welcomed the most . . .
It could have been luck.

One of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s most specialized animal areas is the home of our beloved African elephant herd. Jambo (38), Malaika (35), Lucky (41), LouLou (38), Kimba (42) and Missy (51) make up the herd, and each has her own obstacles to face. Just like humans, the health of each elephant is individual, sometimes regardless . . .
“Some have weak limbs, or digestive issues, some have arthritis, some have issues

African lions are working through a delicate transition in African Rift Valley. The lion keepers’ long-term goal is to provide healthy groupings and vital social interactions for the four related big cats, with Lomela, the mother, bridging the gap for her family. Aging parents, Abuto (12) and Lomela (16), their daughter, Elsa (8), and their . . .
the African lion care team began ‘howdies’ between Elsa and Aslan, so Aslan could have

Last month, 2-year-old Alaska moose, Atka, had surgery to remove a toe with progressive bone degradation from his front left foot. Since then, the ‘Prince of Rocky Mountain Wild,’ as he’s called by his keepers, has been leaning on the trusting relationship he has with his care team to continue his recovery. “We’ve been really . . .
something major like this, there’s always a chance you could lose some of the trust you have

Our newest event, Silent Night, aims to provide the community with an environment of low-sensory respite. At the event, guests enjoy a quiet Zoo experience with only the natural sounds of animals and the mountainside. At a time when many of our community members need a mental break, this event encourages them to meander at . . .
Even keepers who have worked here for multiple years have experienced things at Silent