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WATCH: Iconic carousel at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo reopens Thursday

A historic and iconic carousel has reopened at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
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COLORADO SPRINGS — The iconic carousel at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo made its triumphant return Thursday with a celebration and a new home.

The classic carousel was a gift from Spencer Penrose in 1937 and had been closed for construction.

The carousel is now located near the Grizzly Grill in the Rocky Mountain Wild section of the park.
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Colorful Colorado: The best dates and drives to see the fall colors across the state

Fall is the time of the year when aspen, maple, and oak trees burst into brilliant displays of color, perfectly accenting our state’s rugged landscapes.

Colorful Colorado: The best dates and drives to see the fall colors across the state

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