Located on Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road southwest of downtown Colorado Springs, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only mountainside zoo in the U.S. and one of the top Colorado Springs attractions. Covering an area of 140 acres, the zoo is situated at an elevation of 6,800 feet on Cheyenne Mountain. If you are wondering what to do in Colorado Springs with kids, this is a great place to visit. The zoo has over 950 animals and approximately 180 species, 30 of which are endangered. Founded in 1926, the zoo is dedicated to conservation, education, and recreation.

The African Rift Valley exhibit features lions and zebras, but the giraffes are the most popular animals. Visitors can feed the giraffes that make up the largest herd of giraffes in the U.S. Other exhibits include Australia Walkabout, Bear Grottos, and many more.

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO, Phone: 719-633-9925

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