Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Loses Five Animals Since August
The Colorado Springs zoo has reported at least five animal deaths since August 2026, including a giraffe, a tapir, a moose and an elephant.
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October 13, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Euthanized Kimba the ElephantThe 48-year-old elephant was humanely euthanized after declining health.
October 8, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Euthanized Oldest Giraffe AmaniThe 26-year-old reticulated giraffe was euthanized following a rapid decline in health.
September 23, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Euthanized Mountain Tapir MochiThe 27-year-old animal was euthanized following a rapid decline in health due to age-related complications.
September 18, 2026
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcomed New GiraffeA ten-month-old giraffe named Khari has arrived in Colorado Springs from North Dakota.