Colorado Springs Vintage Homes Blog
719.287.1049
33 Unique things to do- #7 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Mt. Zoo
For a Free Colorado Springs Relocation Guide, Email Kathy Torline at KTorline@msn.com
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 »
Colorado Springs Christmas Holiday Activities, mark your calendar
Colorado Springs Holiday Activities
Celebrate the Holiday Spirit
Colorado Springs Festival of Lights 
-
When: December 6th at 5:50pm
-
Where: Downtown Colorado Springs, at the corner of Tejon and St Vrain Street and will go south on Tejon to Vermijo Avenue, turn west to Cascade Avenue and go north to Kiowa Street
Annually bringing together some 80 entries and attracting crowds reaching over 100,000 individuals. Features many bands and floats, many of which are lighted. This year’s theme is “through the Eyes of a Child”. This traditional holiday event is now in it’s 24th years and delights thousands of children of all ages who line the streets to view the spectacular floats, bands, horse units and of course, Santa Claus.
Snowflakes and Smiles Parade in Manitou Springs
-
When: December 13th, 12 noon to 1:30pm
-
Where: Downtown Manitou Springs
It’s the annual “Snowflakes & Smiles” Christmas Parade. This is a real old fashioned parade with support from all of the area. The parade includes Read the rest of this entry »
