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International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe
📍 Colorado Springs, CO 80906About International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe
International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe is a zoo in Colorado Springs, CO. The International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe houses one of the largest giraffe collections of any zoo, with visitors noting it as the only zoo with so many giraffes in its collection. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 15 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Specialty
- Largest collection of giraffes
- Best For
- All ages
- Must-Do Experience
- Giraffe feeding (hand-feeding with lettuce and leaves)
💡 Did You Know?
- The International Center for the Care & Conservation of Giraffe houses one of the largest giraffe collections of any zoo, with visitors noting it as the only zoo with so many giraffes in its collection
- The facility offers an interactive giraffe feeding experience where visitors can hand-feed giraffes, with the animals taking food directly from guests' hands
- The zoo features a sky rail transportation system as an alternative to walking the grounds, providing visitors with an elevated viewing experience of the habitats
💬 What Visitors Say
- The giraffe feeding experience is worth the extra fee and should be a priority—visitors consistently praise how giraffes come right up to you and gracefully take food from your hand, making it an unforgettable interactive experience.
- Purchase tickets in advance online as they are required for entry and advance purchase appears to be the only option available.
- Plan to allow several hours for your visit. The zoo is large enough that visitors can walk the entire grounds, though a sky rail option is available if you prefer not to walk the complete circuit.
- If visiting with young children, be prepared for their mixed reactions during giraffe feeding—they may be both excited about the close animal interaction and surprised by the giraffes' long black tongues grasping the food.
- This is the only zoo known to house such a large collection of giraffes, making the giraffe-focused exhibits and feeding experience the signature draw of the venue.
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