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New baby skunk makes his debut at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — There are seven new baby skunks at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo), and one little guy has made his debut on social media. CMZoo posted on Friday, May 24, that one of the four males, Denali, is easy to recognize with the widest black stripe on his back and the most black […]
Giraffe lovers welcome to attend zoo visit, presentation with zoologist in Colorado Springs
Seven years ago, Jen Law watched April the giraffe give birth live on YouTube — and she hasn’t been the same since. The live birth was life-changing for Law, who hadn’t known much about the endangered animals up until then. But watching April’s gawky, awkward son, Tajiri, emerge in front of her eyes arrowed her heart, along with the millions of others watching the mama giraffe labor at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, N.Y. And while they waited for the baby, many live-chatted on the...
Festivals galore: Memorial Day Weekend events around the state
Mountainfilm Festival, Telluride | Thursday-Monday The Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about social justice, nature, activism and adventure. The festival started back in 1979. This year’s lineup will feature 101 films, including 18 features and 83 shorts. Twenty-three of the films will be making their world premiere at the festival, including “A Good Wolf,” which follows the 40-year conflict in Denali National Park...
“Jazz in the Garden” features best local musicians
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Jazz musicians and enthusiasts will gather in the garden outside Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church this summer, starting on Friday, May 31. “We were thinking about different ways to use our space, and how to reach out to our neighbors and the community,” said Chuck Theobald, Program Director for Jazz in […]
YMCA outdoor pools open for the summer season
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region announced that beginning Saturday, May 25 the pools at the Monument Valley and Wilson Ranch will be opening for the summer season. In partnership with the City of Colorado Springs, the YMCA has operated two city-owned outdoor pools for the last 12 years. The pool […]
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Welcomes Newborn Goat Twins: Meet Lena's Latest!
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Domestic duck rescued by Humane Society
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A domestic duck was rescued by the Human Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) after being released into the wild. Domestic ducks do not have the same survival skills as wild ducks, said HSPPR, who posted about the rescue on Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Humane Society officers were called to the […]
Memorial Park restores peace to a community treasure
(Colorado Springs, CO) Memorial Park in Colorado Springs is a beautiful green space with playgrounds, picnic pavilions, and a paved walking path around Prospect Lake. Unfortunately, Memorial Park has a reputation for mischievous activity at night, and the park has traditionally not been safe after dark.
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