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• New Rhino at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  December 3, 2012 8:39 PM

  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is getting their brand new Eastern Black Rhinoceros settled in. Jumbe (pronounced joom-bay) is a 9-year-old rhino that they got from a zoo in Texas. He weighs about 2,600 pounds. Jumbe will be part of the new Encounter Africa exhibit currently... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes new rhinoceros

  December 3, 2012 12:02 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - They newest animal to join the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is also one of the heaviest. Jumbe (pronounced Joom-Bay) is a 9-year-old Eastern Black Rhinoceros who weighs in at a whopping 2,658 lbs. He'll have a comfy new home inside the new $13.5 million Encounter Africa exhibit... more »

• Vote for the News 5 Elephant! Play Video

  March 1, 2012 3:54 AM

  We need your help! The "News 5" elephant is campaigning for your votes to win a behind-the-scenes experience at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for some lucky viewers. The proud designers of this one-of-a-kind elephant... News 5 Today's Adam Atchison and Jennifer Horbelt. Believe it or not, they finished their... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo introduces "Elephant Banks" for new campaign

  January 27, 2012 6:45 PM

  Here's a chance to channel your inner Picasso. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo along with local U-S Banks in Southern Colorado has introduced "Bank on it". With a fifty dollar donation to support the zoo's new "Encounter Africa Exhibit" you'll get your own elephant bank. You can decorate and take part... more »

• Food causing budget woes for the zoo Play Video

  October 10, 2011 8:04 PM

  It's been a tough year for ranchers, getting hay for their animals. Drought conditions have cut down crop amounts and driven prices up. Nothing different for the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo getting hay; they say this has been one of the worst years for their hay budget. Most it is... more »

• Zombies, lions and Father's Day

  June 19, 2011 11:51 AM

  It's been a busy week on the News First 5 Facebook page. Early in the week we received many photos of the Duckett Fire and Track Fire and by Saturday, the page was filled with photos from the Zombie Walk in Pueblo. But the highlight of the week has... more »

• Local family's video goes viral

  June 15, 2011 12:08 AM

  A Colorado Springs baby and a lioness at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are causing quite a stir on the internet. It started back in late April when Ryan and Katherine Higley took their 1 year old son Trenton to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Trenton had no problem walking up... more »

• A new home for some big animals at the zoo

  May 4, 2011 3:53 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS - A massive new custom home is in the works for some of the most popular animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The zoo introduced phase one of it's new exhibit "Encounter Africa" today. Part of a 13.5 million dollar campaign, the exhibit will be home to the... more »

• Tortoise taken from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  March 28, 2011 8:48 PM

  A tortoise is missing from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Zoo officials believe it was taken by a guest yesterday afternoon from its exhibit in an area called "The Loft." The tortoise, named Butti, is an Indian Star Tortoise and about the size of a grapefruit. Staff last saw him around... more »

• Preparing for the cold at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  January 31, 2011 7:27 PM

  When our weather gets cold the extremes are not only tough on us, but our pets and other animals too. Keepers at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo have been busy making preparations. They've put out hay beds, heated rocks and have moved a lot of the animals indoors. For the... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo prepares animals for bitter cold

  January 31, 2011 12:16 PM

  Heading to Cheynne Mountain Zoo today to see how they are preparing for the bitter cold temperatures. Right now they are laying out hay beds for some of the animals, have put some animals inside and the lions are huddled up on a heated rock keeping warm. With temperatures... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomes new resident

  January 13, 2011 5:17 PM

  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has welcomed an adult female Mexican Gray Wolf. Zookeepers are hoping their next news about the endangered mammals will be birth announcements. Six-year-old Weeko, meaning beautiful girl, has joined 10-year-old Masadi, meaning moon, in the Rocky Mountain Wild exhibit. Weeko was sent here as part... more »

• New Information: giraffe had to be euthanized

  November 19, 2010 11:05 PM

  A sad day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo after a 20-year old giraffe had to be euthanized. Uhura fell Friday after being bumped by another giraffe. The animal lost her footing and fell down a slope that acts as a natural barrier between the giraffes and guests. Stephanie Hoyes... more »

• UPDATE: Giraffe falls at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  November 19, 2010 5:18 PM

  The rescue of a giraffe continues at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. A giraffe apparently fell after she was bumped by another giraffe Friday afternoon. Our media partners at The Gazette report the giraffe has been moved to a flat area after falling down a slope. Zoo officials reported... more »

• A hippo of a day at the zoo

  September 28, 2010 8:49 PM

  It was a big day for a big animal at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Tuesday. A crowd of kids helped Kasai the hippo celebrate her eleventh birthday. They sang "Happy Birthday" as she marched up the ladder to eat her veggie and whipped cream cake. Kasai was... more »

• Military discounts at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  September 14, 2010 11:24 AM

  Members of the military and their families will get a discount on admission at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo this weekend. Admission will be $4.25 per person. Children under two are always free. The zoo is open 9 am - 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Driving Directions from... more »

• Friday: Stargazer night at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  August 31, 2010 3:02 PM

  Traverse the night sky through telescopes with the guidance of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society this Friday at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Zoo will host its final Stargazer Night of the year. Cool Science and Science Matters will have fun activities for kids of all ages. Check out... more »

• Zoo's sky ride fixed, open for business

  August 20, 2010 3:31 PM

  Two days after the Mountaineer Sky Ride at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo came to an abrupt halt, stranding people who had to be rescued, it's again open to riders. A replacement wire was installed Friday morning and all safety inspections were completed without any issues. more »

• Moonlight on the Mountain at Cheyenne Mtn Zoo

  August 5, 2010 1:43 PM

  If you're looking for something different to do this evening, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting Moonlight on the Mountain. You'll have the chance to enjoy delicious food compliments of WildThings Catering, beverages served by Bristol Brewing and Sovereignty Wines and music by The Martini Shot, an original six-piece... more »

• Bear season safety tips

  June 28, 2010 12:46 AM

  Two bears ravaged a camp ground near The Broadmoor on Sunday afternoon. It's not quite what you may think. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo puts on this simulation to show what could happen if you don't take the proper precautions when out in the wilderness or even your back yard. The... more »

• Teddy Bear Days at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  June 16, 2010 3:31 PM

  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's popular Teddy Bear Days, usually held in July, have been moved to June this year. Children under 12 who are accompanied by a teddy bear or other stuffed animal receive Zoo admission for just $3 June 26-27. Special activities are planned both days from 10... more »

• Cheyenne Mountain Zoo sends staff to Indonesia

  May 27, 2010 11:01 AM

  Three members of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo staff left last weekend for a three week visit to Borneo and Sumatra, the remaining spots on the planet to find wild orangutans. The fact-finding trip will seek solutions to the major threats facing orangutans. Zoo Vice President Tracey Gazibara, Animal Care... more »

• Two giraffes born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  March 26, 2010 12:16 PM

  The giraffe herd at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is a little bit larger this week following the births of two male calves. The half brothers were born a day apart; one on Tuesday and the other on Wednesday. Each of the calves weighs over 150... more »

• Special events at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

  March 25, 2010 10:21 AM

  Take a good look at the photo of the lion cub. See the right paw hugging Papa? Can I get a collective, "Awww!" Now that the hit-and-run snow storm is outta here and blue skies have returned--there's still time to take your kids to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for... more »

• Zoo giveaway Thursday as new entrance dedicated

  March 17, 2010 2:26 PM

  The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is holding a grand opening Thursday for its new front entry. The zoo is sponsoring a giveaway with a prize of a Behind the Scenes Encounter with you choice of grizzly bears, hippos or elephants. Here's how it will work--the first 100... more »

• Make treats for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo animals

  December 29, 2009 1:50 PM

  If you're looking for something unique to do with your kids--how about this--make yummy treats out of cereal and fruit, then accompany Jack Frost to your chosen animal to feed them the treats! The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting its Winter WildLand celebration. Besides whipping up animal treats, visit... more »

• Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo crew in Panama

  November 19, 2009 3:54 PM

  A crew from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in Panama, teaming with the Smithsonian and other organizations to save amphibians from possible extinction as they battle a fungus. The five-person expedition team includes Kevin and Jaime Kratt, Dr. Della Garelle, Bob Chastain and Dr. Mark Kombert. They go out... more »