COLORADO SPRINGS — The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's Military Appreciation Week starts Monday, and there 'Silent Night' is also happening next week.
Military Appreciation Week goes until Sunday, September 15.
The zoo says the following will get 50% off base zoo admission for the day they chose to attend:
- active-duty military
- veterans
- retired military members and their dependents who live in the same household
Timed-entry digital tickers are required for the event. To purchase tickets, visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's website.
To validate these tickets, the zoo says military personnel or their spouse must present a valid military ID at the front gate. Accepted IDs include the following:
- a valid military/retired military ID
- copy of form DD214
- state driver’s license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
- ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
The zoo is also hosting 'Silent Night' an evening of peaceful mindfulness in nature on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
During Silent Night, the zoo says attendees will be asked to silence phones and keep communication to a whisper.
You can still see the animals, but the zoo says there will be none of the following:
- loud speaker announcements
- keeper talks
- carousel rides
The zoo says they will have designated buildings on 'Silent Night' if you need to take an important call.
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