It’s not a big secret that the best time to visit the zoo is first thing in the morning. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs in particular has a couple spots that it’s pretty magical to be the first to visit.
They’re pretty well known for their giraffe platform, and it’s hard to miss at the entrance; indeed, it’s a pretty big source of funding for them. But while it’s great getting a little one on one time with a giraffe, I like to think the real magic is up the hill a little bit.
Past a couple gates, you’ll find some free-roaming wallabies. There’s about 20 minutes in the morning when they’re interested in people, where they want to get close to you and interact, and those 20 minutes are some of the best you’ll spend at any zoo.
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