1. pets
2. large animals

ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
S U N D AY
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links
sun
mon
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9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m.
Elephant Snack Time
Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
fri
sat
show
descriptions
Noon
Hog Feeding
Elephant Care Demo
1:30 p.m. Quills in the Sky
Hippo Training
Gator Training
2 p.m.
Giraffe Training
Tiger Enrichment Show
Between
AQ/PW
EA
AQ
RMW
MP
ARV
EA
RMW
AQ
SFG
ARV
AH
2:15 p.m. Rhino Snack Time
EA
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Mountain Lion Demo
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
M O N D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m. Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
Between
AQ/PW
AQ
RMW
MP
fri
Noon Hog Feeding
ARV
sat
1:30 p.m. Quills in the Sky
RMW
show
descriptions
Hippo Training
2 p.m. Gator Training
Giraffe Training
AQ
SFG
ARV
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Mountain Lion Demo
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
T U E S D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m. Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
Between
AQ/PW
AQ
RMW
MP
fri
Noon Hog Feeding
ARV
sat
1:30 p.m. Quills in the Sky
RMW
show
descriptions
2 p.m.
Hippo Training
Giraffe Training
AQ
ARV
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Mountain Lion Demo
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
W E D N E S D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m. Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
fri
sat
show
descriptions
Noon Hog Feeding
1:30 p.m. Otter Feeding
Hippo Training
2 p.m. Gator Training
Giraffe Training
Between
AQ/PW
AQ
RMW
MP
ARV
RMW
AQ
SFG
ARV
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Moose Training
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
T H U R S D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m. Penguin Feedin
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
fri
sat
show
descriptions
Noon Hog Feeding
1:30 p.m. Otter Feeding
2 p.m.
Hippo Training
Giraffe Training
Between
AQ/PW
AQ
RMW
MP
ARV
RMW
AQ
ARV
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Moose Training
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
F R I D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m. Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
fri
sat
show
descriptions
Noon Hog Feeding
1:30 p.m. Otter Feeding
Hippo Training
2 p.m. Gator Training
Giraffe Training
Between
AQ/PW
AQ
RMW
MP
ARV
RMW
AQ
SFG
ARV
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Moose Training
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING SCHEDULE
S A T U R D AY
quick
links
sun
mon
tue
9 a.m. Giraffe Feeding
5 p.m.
ARV
9:15 a.m. Giraffe Stampede
ARV
10:30 a.m. Chicken Feeding Experience
4 p.m.
11 a.m.
Elephant Snack Time
Penguin Feeding
wed
11:30 a.m. Wolf Feeding
thu
11:45 a.m. Monkey Pavilion Training
fri
sat
show
descriptions
Noon
Elephant Care Demo
Hog Feeding
1:30 p.m. Otter Feeding
Hippo Training
Gator Training
2 p.m.
Giraffe Training
Snow Leopard Demo
Between
AQ/PW
EA
AQ
RMW
MP
EA
ARV
RMW
AQ
SFG
ARV
AH
2:15 p.m. Rhino Snack Time
EA
2:45 p.m. Bear Necessities
RMW
3:30 p.m. Moose Training
RMW
ANIMAL HAPPENING DESCRIPTIONS
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Bear Necessities: Grizzly Bear Show
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Sunday: 2:45 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
What are the “bear necessities” for living like a wild grizzly? Emmett and Digger invite you to come by and see what natural
behaviors make bears perfectly adapted for living in their rugged mountain homes. From climbing to fishing, you’ve never
seen the bears quite like this. You may even catch some training that allows us to take better care of the bears in their home
here at the Zoo. Don’t miss a grizzly good time!
Related website: http://www.npca.org/wildlife_protection/wildlife_facts/grizzly.html
Chicken Feeding Experience
Daily: between 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Between AQatics and Primate World
Cost: $1.00
Join in on one of the hottest urban farming trends – raising chickens! Feed our chickens in the coop behind AQatics.
We have some of the rarest and most exotic chicken varieties, including silver penciled wyandottes, silver leghorns, and
cochins.
Elephant Snack Time
Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 a.m.
Encounter Africa (EA), next to Lane Falls
Cost: $5 per person
Have you ever fed an elephant? Well, here is your chance! Come by and meet one of our elephants up close and personal.
Encounter Africa Keepers Caring for Elephants
Saturdays & Sundays: noon
Encounter Africa (EA) - Wilgrun Elephant Center
Have you ever wondered what it takes to care for an elephant herd? Watch our keepers give our girls a bath, pedicures and
exercise.
Gator Training Demo
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays-Sundays: 2 p.m.
Scutes Family Gallery (SFG)
Did you know that gators can be trained? See how Cheyenne Mountain Zoo keepers work with one of the largest reptiles on
the planet.
Giraffe Feeding Experience
Daily: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
African Rift Valley (ARV) - Boardwalk or Giraffe Building.
Cost: $2.00
Hand-feed our reticulated giraffe! Reticulated what? We’re talking about the type of sub-species of our herd. The scientific
name, Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata, means camel-leopard-like one who walks swiftly. If you’re a Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo member, be sure to take advantage of the special members-only discounted frequent feeding card.
All animal happenings are weather permitting.
ANIMAL HAPPENING DESCRIPTIONS
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Giraffe Training Demo
Daily: 2 p.m.
African Rift Valley (ARV) - Boardwalk or Giraffe Building.
Have you heard about our herd? Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has one of the largest giraffe herds in captivity, and we can’t wait
to tell you all about them! Stop by so our giraffe can show you their training in action, and learn about how these gentle
giants are helping to save their wild counterparts.
Giraffe Stampede
Daily: 9:15 a.m.
African Rift Valley (ARV) - Boardwalk at giraffe drawbridge.
Start the day out right by watching our magnificent herd migrate to their exhibit.
Grizzly Bear Enrichment
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:45 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
Stop by to see Emmett and Digger playing with enrichment made to bring out the best in our bears.
Related website: http://www.npca.org/wildlife_protection/wildlife_facts/grizzly.html
Hippo Training Demo
Daily: 2 p.m.
AQatics (AQ)
How wide can a hippo open its mouth? What is a hippo’s closest relative? Find out the answers, and see
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo keepers interact with our Nile hippos.
Monkeys Pavilion Training Demo
Daily: 11:45 a.m.
Monkey Pavilion (MP)
Most of the world’s primates live in tropical forests. Unfortunately many of these forests are being destroyed for agriculture
and logging. Visit the Monkey Pavilion to see some of the ways these amazing animals have adapted to life high in the trees
or see how the keepers take care of them. Learn how you can help preserve a place for nature’s high fliers long into the
future through habitat conservation. Related web sites: www.savetherainforest.org, www.rainforest-alliance.org, www.lemurreserve.
org, http://www.fsc.org/
Moose Training Demo
Wednesday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
Let us introduce you to Tahoma, our resident moose. Join Cheyenne Mountain Zoo animal care staff and learn about the
largest member of the deer family.
All animal happenings are weather permitting.
ANIMAL HAPPENING DESCRIPTIONS
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Mountain Lion Demo
Sunday - Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
Be introduced to, and gain an appreciation for, Colorado’s biggest cat. Watch them interact with enrichment or train with
their keepers. Be amazed at how well they adapt to their mountain home.
Otter Feeding Demo
Wednesday-Saturday: 1:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s AQatic acrobats will amaze you as they look for an underwater afternoon snack. Animal care staff
will be on hand to share just how outstanding otters are.
Penguin Feeding & Talk
Daily: 11 a.m.
AQatics (AQ)
Watch our flock get their mid-morning snack. After the feeding, our animal care staff will be available to
answer all your questions on the best dressed birds at the Zoo.
Pony Rides
Seasonal hours: www.cmzoo.org/kidsFun/funThings/ponyRides.asp
By Rocky Mountain Wild Entrance (RMW)
Cost: $3 (2 loops). $5 (4 loops) or $20 frequent rider card (pays for 5 rides - 4 loops per ride)
Hey cowpokes! Hop up in the saddle and take Old Paint for a ride at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. We have a mess
of trusty steeds in all sizes and colors for the young’uns. Each pony and rider is individually led by a wrangler around a
circular trail, nestled in Rocky Mountain Wild. It’s an old west adventure they’ll never forget.
Note: Riders must be old enough to sit up in the saddle, although parents are permitted to walk along beside their cowpoke.
And we’ll ask that every rider wear a helmet, just for safety sake.
Quills in the Sky
Sunday-Tuesday: 1:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW) - above porcupine exhibit.
What’s that in the tree?! Is it a bird? Is it a monkey?! No, it’s a porcupine! Learn all about our quilled friends at our “Quills In
The Sky” show!
Rhino Snack Time
Saturdays & Sundays: 2:15 p.m.
Encounter Africa (EA)
Cost: $5 per person
Enjoy a one-on-one feeding experience with Jumbe, our black rhino. You can hand-feed Jumbe two snack items. Feedings
are first come, first served and is limited to 30 minutes, but may be shorter if the rhino chooses. Sessions are weatherdependent and subject to cancellation.
All animal happenings are weather permitting.
ANIMAL HAPPENING DESCRIPTIONS
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Red River Hog Feeding & Talk
Daily: Noon
African Rift Valley (ARV)
Come to the hog exhibit for a little lunchtime visit. See Cheyenne Mountain Zoo keepers feed the hogs and share some
information about our growing hog family.
Snow Leopard Demonstration
Saturday: 2 p.m.
Asian Highlands (AH)
Our animal care staff works hard to keep our cats active and thinking. Come watch the leopards interact with our staff or
some fun enrichment items.
Tiger Demo and Keeper Talk
Sunday: 2 p.m.
Asian Highlands (AH)
Learn how and why our animal care staff train and enrich our tigers. Catch a tiger training session or watch them play with a
new enrichment item.
Related Web Site: http://www.amur-leopard.org/
Wolf Feeding & Keeper Talk
Daily: 11:30 a.m.
Rocky Mountain Wild (RMW)
Catch a glimpse of the elusive Mexican grey wolf. This feeding is a great time to see one of the rarest animals in North
America.
Related website: http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/
All animal happenings are weather permitting.
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