City:
Colorado Springs

Closest major city:
Colorado Springs

State:
Colorado

Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

Best time to visit:
all year

Time needed for trip:
Half day

Description:
Wonderful zoo filled with many hands on activities and animals. You can feed the giraffes and pet their heads. They have a petting zoo and fun activites for younger children. They have pony rides, and the new Australia exibit is amazing. There is a bit of climbing in the zoo so make sure you wear comfortable shoes.

Contact information for this day-trip site:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 USA
(719)633-9925 info@cmzoo.org
Fax (719)633-2254