Author: Ajia Cuevas [email protected]
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns death of ‘gentle’ giraffe Mashama
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lost one of its gentle giants over the weekend. The zoo’s 15-year-old male giraffe, Mashama, died “somewhat unexpectedly” around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release. Officials said Mashama was experiencing “sporadic off days” and went through bouts of lethargy and decreased appetite over the last few months, but…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife rescue bighorn sheep that fell through ice near Gunnison
A Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep found itself in a chilling situation after falling through the ice on the Taylor River just outside Gunnison, according to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southwest Region’s X account. Parks and wildlife received reports of the stuck ewe on Monday afternoon and sent district wildlife managers Codi Prior and Clayton…
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Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off: What to know before you go
Colorado Springs will be looking to the sky as a beloved Labor Day weekend festival returns this weekend. The Labor Day Lift Off is back this Saturday, with dozens of hot air balloons set to float over Colorado Springs. The free annual festival will run from early Saturday morning through Monday morning at Memorial Park.…
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Colorado State Fair returns this weekend: Here’s a look at discounts, concert lineup and more
Labor Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time for some iconic end-of-summer local events — including the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. The annual state fair kicks off this Friday, running for nearly two weeks through Sept. 1. It will feature exhilarating carnival rides, delicious fair food and concerts. Here’s a look at…
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WATCH: Moose spotted in north Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A moose was spotted on Colorado Springs’ north side near Interstate 25, according to a post from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. On Thursday, the department posted about the sighting in the area of I-25 and Interquest Parkway. According to parks and wildlife, officers observed a…
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Critically endangered baby gorilla born at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating the birth of a critically endangered Western lowland gorilla baby, according to a release from the zoo. The bundle of joy was born early Monday morning to 32-year-old mother Asha and first-time father Goma. Asha and her new baby are…
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo bids farewell to ‘oldest’ Asiatic black bear
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said goodbye to its 32-year-old Asiatic black bear, Beezler, over the weekend, according to a news release. She was the oldest Asiatic black bear in human care in the U.S. before being euthanized Sunday, the zoo’s release stated. She was euthanized…
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Territory Days 2025 guide: Where to park, foods to try, performances and more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A beloved annual event returns for its 50th year this weekend, bringing a variety of tasty street fare, live music and unique vendors to Old Colorado City. Territory Days will run this Saturday through Monday…
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Penguin chick hatches at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
A “fluffy” bundle of “cuteness” has hatched at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. An African penguin chick hatched April 8 at the zoo in Colorado Springs and is “growing up big and strong,” according to a news release from the zoo. The now-22-day-old chick is weighed every few days and currently weighs 983 grams—901 grams up…