Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. It is one of only two mountain zoos in the United States.

Location

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Road
Colorado Springs, El Paso County
Colorado, USA

Getting There

Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: If you are driving from Denver, take I-25 south for about an hour to Colorado Springs. Take exit 140 for Tejon St and follow the signs for the zoo. The drive takes about an hour and a half.

By shuttle: There are several shuttle services that offer transportation to the zoo from Denver and Colorado Springs. Check with your hotel or search online for options.

By public transportation: The Mountain Metro Transit offers bus service to the zoo from downtown Colorado Springs. Check their website for schedules and fares.

By tour: There are several tour companies that offer guided trips to the zoo. Check online for options and prices.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Colorado that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.