Hand-feed the famous giraffe herd at this AZA-accredited zoo, consistently ranked a top-ten zoo in the U.S. Explore its natural mountainside setting at 6,714+ ft. elev. and get closer than ever to rare, endangered and native animals. Waddle alongside penguins and visit hippos at Water's Edge: Africa, opened in 2020. See grizzlies, wolves, mountain lions and a moose roam native Rocky Mountain habitats. Feel the roars of African lions, get face-to-face with great apes, and see our herd of Golden Girls - our aging African elephants. Open 365 days a year. Advance tickets required: cmzoo.org/visit. America's mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo. was named 3rd Best Zoo in the U.S. in 2022.