Are you a snack grazer? African spurred tortoises are, too! Like all tortoises, they are herbivores. They spend a large portion of the day grazing and require diets high in fiber. In the wild, they eat grasses, flowers and weeds. At Happy Hollow, Kengele gets a diet of mostly grass hay, greens and vegetables.
📹: Keeper Emily
Take a look back at some fun moments from 2024's Member Mornings. And don't forget, when you attend Member Morning this Saturday, Jan. 4 between 9 and 10 a.m. you will get the chance to enter a drawing for a Membership extension or exclusive Membership merch! Not a Member yet? Sign up at happyhollow.org/membership 🐲
For the meerkats, a hat full of treats is just as good as a sack full of toys 😋
📹: Keeper Deardra
There are so many fun moments to have at Happy Hollow that you should really consider sharing the opportunity with as many of your friends and family as possible! Bring 14 or more people and take advantage of the discounted group rate of $10 per ticket until February. No reservation is required! Learn more at happyhollow.org/groups 👨👩👧👦👩👩👧👧👨👨👦👦👪
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is everything! Be part of this “happy” place by donating today and make an impact on all the things: conservation, education and play. Donate today at https://qrco.de/hhfyearend 🐲
Happy Hollow is hosting a Holiday Craft Event this weekend! On Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 29, the whole family can enjoy a puppet craft with fairies, watch festive puppet shows and purchase holiday treats. Don't miss this opportunity for a wholesome holiday family afternoon at Happy Hollow 🐲🎄 Please note, some event activities may be modified in case of inclement weather.
When Happy Hollow being closed for two days sparks your excitement to visit ASAP 🎅😆 Come by the park and zoo! Happy Hollow will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today 🐲
Who else is munching today? Loka the black and white ruffed lemur can’t be the only one 🖤🤍🥬
📸: Keeper Shepard
It’s brumation season for Bayou the American alligator! During colder seasons when temperatures dip and days shorten, alligators and many other reptiles go into a state of “suspended animation,” similar to hibernation, known as brumation. Their digestion, heart rate and breathing slow down to save energy. While hibernating animals will remain in hibernation for the entire period, reptiles will come in and out of brumation depending on the outside temperature. If you visit Bayou during the fall or winter, you might find him looking slightly pale with barely any movement. This means he’s in brumation.🐊 But it’s okay, because he’s just a chill guy 😎
📸 : Keeper Melissa
Celebrate the New Year early at Happy Hollow's Noon Year's Eve! 🎊 Bring the whole family on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a fun-filled celebration! And yes, we're excited for the confetti! 🎉✨ We use biodegradable confetti as part of our commitment to sustainability. 🌱
This holiday season, make your shopping count! The palm oil team at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has put together a shopping guide to help you support brands that source palm oil sustainably. 🛍️
With the PalmOil Scan app, you can easily scan barcodes to see how companies are doing in their efforts to source 100% certified sustainable palm oil. By choosing "Good" or "Excellent" rated brands, you're helping protect vital rainforest habitats and endangered species. 🌍🐒
There’s something for everyone at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. It is a treasure, a local paradise, a place for families, couples, friends, cousins, neighbors and YOU. Be part of contributing to this special place by making a donation today at
https://qrco.de/hhfyearend
