Featured Animals – Agama – CMZoo https://www.cmzoo.org/animals/a-z/featured-animals-agama/
Animals listed here may have a threatened or endangered conservation status with
Animals listed here may have a threatened or endangered conservation status with
Animals listed here may have a threatened or endangered conservation status with
It’s that magical time of year when many people search for the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family. Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience or a truly unique stocking stuffer, these options are sure put a smile on every face on your list. Plus, when you purchase something from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, you . . .
ANIMAL ART HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS The Loft animals and their keepers have been painting
Pachyderm Artists Amaze Us. All five female African elephants at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are artists. Lucky paints on canvas and makes individual signature trunk prints. Kimba and the rest of the herd; Jambo, LouLou and Missy, create canvas and paper paintings. Lucky was the first African elephant at the Zoo to begin painting in the . . .
One of the many things Lucky’s zookeepers have done to keep this highly intelligent
It’s no secret that Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is home to rare and unique animals. But, this month’s Animal Encounter features two CMZoo ambassador animals that are so extremely rare, that CMZoo is one of only two places in the nation where they can be seen. CMZoo’s mountain tapirs are two of only seven in the . . .
In addition to their rare presence, they have an unusual appearance.
which allows shoppers to scan the barcodes of items to learn whether producers have
Help wildlife conservation each visit to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Make a difference in sustainability of wildlife and wild places, support field conservation projects and Quarters for Conservation.
Since Q4C started in 2008, guests and members have raised over $6 million to support
Since then, plans have changed, and Thimbu . . .
Keepers recently noticed Anja, a 5-month-old ring-tailed lemur pup, appeared to be consistently clenching her hands. The extremely energetic little lemur didn’t appear to be having any mobility issues as a result, but because lemurs use their hands to grip trees and move around, keepers wanted to keep a close eye on her. She was . . .
doesn’t appear to experience discomfort during these training sessions and keepers have
Kinda (rhymes with Linda) arrived at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on May 27, 2025. She’s easy to spot in the herd because she’s currently the smallest, and her coat is a darker brown than others. The 1-year-old female giraffe is impressing her keepers with her confidence and adaptability. “She may be the smallest in the herd, . . .
Some giraffe have been seen nuzzling Kinda, like Panya, a 7-year-old female.