CMZoo Mourns Passing of 6-Year-Old Moose

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns loss of moose Atka

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo mourns the loss of Atka, a moose who inspired staff and visitors with resilience and playful nature despite health challenges.

CMZoo mourns passing of 6-year-old moose

Watch related coverage: CMZoo welcomes new giraffe to herd (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is mourning the passing of its 6-year-old moose, Atka, who passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22 following a procedure that required anesthesia. Many may know Atka as the moose who was missing a toe after having it removed for [...]

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announces passing of 6-year-old Alaska moose, Atka

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) says its six-year-old Alaska moose, Atka, has passed away. According to CMZoo, the care team had been addressing ongoing issues to Atka sinace August, including a fix to his hoof. Atka only had seven toes compared to the usual eight for moose. The zoo says

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo says farewell to the 'Magical Moose' Atka

The "Magical Moose" Atka that called the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo home has passed, according to the zoo, during complications coming out of anesthesia.