Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Question: What unusual gift in 1916 eventually led to the founding of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in 1926?
Answer: A bear.
In 1916, businessman Spencer Penrose received a bear as a gift, sparking his interest in collecting animals. Initially housed at his Broadmoor Hotel, the animals were moved after an incident where a monkey bit a guest. In 1926, Penrose founded the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to accommodate his exotic animal collection.