# Giraffes
A Colorado Springs giraffe calf captured the attention of the world
(Colorado Springs, CO) Next week, Penny would have celebrated her fifth birthday. Penny was born on June 4th, 2018, the 200th giraffe calf born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Her birth was live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook, and people worldwide celebrated her arrival.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with animal love at Denver zoo
(Denver, Colo.) What better way to get in tune with your primal attractions this Valentine’s Day than by taking a trip to the Denver Zoo? They’re expecting you. From now through Feb. 14, the zoo will celebrate “Wild at Heart.” The promotion will include a limited number of half-off tickets ($11) for admission. You can sign up for tickets online.
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Is Putting Shipping Containers to Good Use
(Colorado Springs, CO) The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs uses more than 3,500 heads of romaine lettuce each month. The zoo's world-renowned giraffe herd enjoys the leafy greens, especially when a cute toddler is hand-feeding it to them.