Electric Safari - Member

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Saturday December 22

Selected time

4:30 PM  –  8:30 PM

~Use the orange “Other dates…” button above to pick your date and time for Electric Safari!~

Tickets are valid only on the date shown on the ticket, so be sure you’ve chosen the correct date before completing your reservation.

For dates and pricing levels, view the 2023 Electric Safari Pricing Calendar PDF.

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! You’ll also enjoy photos with our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals, located throughout the Zoo!  Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. from 2019-2022 by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This year’s event will celebrate 33 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus will be listening to wishes December 1-3 and 8-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family!

OUR HOLIDAY LIGHTS EXPAND TO THE SKIES! Special for 2023, we're adding holiday lights to the sky! At 7:30 p.m. every night of Electric Safari (weather permitting), guests can see our drone light show from nearly anywhere in the Zoo. The holiday-safari themed show will last around 15 minutes. Get prime viewing spots (first come, first served!) from the elephant boardwalk, Lodge at Moose Lake or Giraffe Plaza.

We love our members! To say thank you, we open Electric Safari one hour early, just for members and their paying guests.

Do you have a Conservator, Patron, or Patron Gold membership? Advanced timed tickets are NOT required for entry.  Please provide your ID at entry to validate your membership.  Advanced timed tickets are required for all other membership levels.

For more details about Electric Safari, CLICK HERE.


December 1-3, 8-23, 25-January 1

  • 4 – 5 p.m. – Member Early Entry Hour Timed Tickets.  (Non-members are allowed to enter only if accompanied by a Zoo member.)
  • 5 – 7:30 p.m. – General Admission Timed Tickets.
  • Event ends at 8:30 p.m.

 


TICKET DETAILS:

  • To reserve non-member tickets for any ticket time 5 p.m. or after, CLICK HERE

 

  • Online timed e-tickets must be reserved in advance; no walk-up tickets available.
  • All individuals visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under. Advanced timed tickets are NOT required for entry with a Conservator, Patron or Patron Gold membership.  Please provide your ID at entry to validate your membership.  Advanced timed tickets are required for all other membership levels.
  • Your timed ticket indicates the earliest time you can enter the Zoo.  Starting at your ticketed time, you have a half-hour window to enter the Zoo (for example, if your ticket is for 4 p.m., you need to be in line to enter the Zoo by 4:30 p.m.).  Early entries are not allowed. Once you’re inside, you are welcome to stay at Electric Safari until the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
  • The Zoo shuttle will not be running during this event.

 

 


RESERVING MEMBER E-TICKETS:

MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:

- Memberships cannot be renewed during Electric Safari events, so be sure your membership is active prior to your visit!

- All named members will be required to show a valid photo ID at the gate to confirm eligibility for member discount.

- If your membership is Conservator, Patron, or Patron Gold level, you do not need to reserve tickets in advance.

TO RENEW ONLINE NOW: Visit our Membership page.

SIGN-IN (or register if you don’t have an online account) to reserve your member ticket.

Your member discount will appear in the final shopping cart, once your tickets have been chosen.

 

TIPS FOR GETTING ELECTRIC SAFARI MEMBER E-TICKETS:

Are you registered online, but forgot your member login?

Click the orange SIGN-IN button at the top right of the Electric Safari shopping cart page and choose the ‘forgot my password’ option. Enter the email you registered with, and you will receive a link to reset the password for login. Please be sure your password meets all listed criteria and allow 10 minutes after you have reset your password before logging in again. If you do not receive a reset email, you likely haven’t registered as a member. You must do that before reserving your tickets to receive your discount. You can register here.

- Are you locked out of your account?

If you are locked out of your account, it will automatically unlock after 30 minutes.

- Can’t remember the email you registered with?

Please email membership@cmzoo.org, and we will be happy to send you that information.

- Who qualifies for the Electric Safari member e-tickets?

Anyone who is listed on a current membership can get fully discounted member tickets.
- For an Individual Plus membership, the primary card holder and his/her guest is included.
- For a Family or Grandparent membership, the one or two adults and any children listed on the card are included.
- For Family Plus/Grandparent Plus and higher, any “Plus” people are included (x1 for Family Plus, x2 for Conservator, and x3 for Zoo Patron and Patron Gold) along with the one or two named adult(s) and any listed children.
- Named Third Adults can also get the member ticket if they are listed on the membership.
- Additional guests who are not included on the membership must purchase a non-member ticket.

 

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS: Please call 719-424-7815 or 719-424-7830 or email membership@cmzoo.org

 


RESERVING NON-MEMBER GUEST TICKETS FOR MEMBER EARLY HOUR:

- Please use the price list below to choose how many guest tickets you need for the early member entrance time of 4-5 p.m.

- Not a member or member guest? Reserve non-member tickets HERE.

 


DISCOUNTS:

Follow the instructions below for eligible discounts for non-member guest tickets. Discounted tickets will not be honored at the gate without proper identification.  Only Electric Safari discounts are accepted.  No other passes or coupons will be applicable for a discount during the event.

Military Discount: The military discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel.  Bring any of the following to validate your discounted tickets purchased online for you, your spouse and your dependents living in the same household.

  • A valid military / retired military ID
  • A copy of your DD214
  • Your state driver’s license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
  • Your ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
  • A military spouse ID, if the military member is not present

This discount cannot be combined with other offers.  A valid military ID is required upon admission.

Senior Discount: Please bring a valid ID showing your age of 65+ to validate your discounted senior tickets at Admissions.

 


REFUND POLICY:

  • Free member tickets can be returned anytime for another member to use. Email tickets@cmzoo.org to return free member tickets.
  • Purchased tickets can be refunded or exchanged up to two weeks prior to event date. (For example, tickets purchased for the night of Dec. 20 can be refunded through Dec. 6 only.) Email tickets@cmzoo.org for refund requests.
  • Refunds for purchased tickets are not available due to weather conditions or any other reason within two weeks of ticketed date. 

 


SERVICE ANIMALS:

We welcome service animals that are trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Individuals visiting the Zoo with the assistance of a service animal may only tour certain areas of the Zoo with their service animal. The Zoo can care for the service animal and provide staff guidance if you want to visit restricted areas. (Pets are not allowed inside the Zoo during Electric Safari.)

 


PLEASE NOTE: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo using your likeness on Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's website or promotional postings, including social media, advertising and event calendars. 

 

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