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33 Unique things to do- #7 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cheyenne Mt. Zoo

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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo sits above The Broadmoor Hotel at 6,800 feet up Cheyenne Mountain. Spencer Penrose was originally given a bear and then other exotic animals became part of his collection.  After a child was bitten, he decided he needed a place to house his menagerie and so he built and incorporated it  in 1926.   Over the years its delighted young and old alike.  Want to feed giraffes?  You can certainly do that here.

With its 172 species of wild animals, engaging exhibits and irresistible attractions, The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo serves the citizens and visitors of Colorado Springs Read the rest of this entry »

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