(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is getting ready for one of its most popular summer nights with the return of “Moonlight on the Mountain.”
Communications & Marketing Director Rachel Wright and 4-year-old domestic ferret Blizzard sat down with FOX21’s Krista Witiak to preview the upcoming 21+ after-hours event and what guests can expect this year.
“Moonlight on the Mountain” returns Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., featuring live music, food and drink samples, animal encounters, and a special centennial celebration in the sky as part of the Zoo’s 100th anniversary.
Guests will be able to enjoy after-hours access to the Zoo with performances from 10 local musicians, along with samples from around 40 Front Range breweries, restaurants, wineries, and more. Animal experiences remain a key part of the evening, including giraffe feeding, keeper talks, and scheduled demonstrations featuring elephants, owls, and hippos…