Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s early history showcased in new museum exhibit

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Penrose Heritage Museum is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with a new exhibit featuring archival photographs, documents, a short documentary video and hands-on activities for families and children.

According to the museum, this is to celebrate the zoo's 100th anniversary.

The museum says that the exhibit will feature the following:

• The Zoo’s early history, from the Penroses’ private collection to the formation of the Cheyenne
• Mountain Zoological Society
• Archival photographs, early Zoo documents, and historic Penrose family materials
• A new short documentary video within the exhibit dives deeper into the story
• Hands-on activities for families and children to engage with the exhibit

Admission to the museum is completely free. For more information, click here.

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