When you plan your visit to the zoo, save some time to go to the shrine. Thrilling drive to it, and then from there, a great view of Colorado Springs.

Fantastic views, very picturesque. If you're visiting the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo this is well worth the short extra drive and admission is in included in zoo ticket.

After a day at the Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo ... take the drive up to the Shrine. You have to drive there ... no walking or biking. A VERY tiny twisty road but the views and the structure are WELL worth the time. You can see for (it seems) hundreds of miles. The shrine itself is very beautiful and full of... More

If you visit the zoo, spend the time to drive up to the shrine and check it out. You're not allowed to walk up there, so go ahead and drive. It's got a gorgeous view and just something really cool to check out.

Took in this attraction while visiting Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with a scout troop, and very glad we did. Interesting visitor center and fascinating structure - with stupendous views.

a bit scary driving up the mountain to get to the site. if you can't do stairs or uncomfortable with heights i wouldn't recommend this. But if you are ok with that the trip is definitely worth it.

I'm sure that my experience would have been better if the weather had been more favorable. It was really cold and windy when we visited. Due to some flurries and fog, the views weren't as spectacular as I'm assuming they normally are. But the views were nice nonetheless. I would say, that you should set aside about an hour max... More

If you visit Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, consider making the drive beyond the zoo to this memorial shrine. It's a lovely spot with spectacular views and you can get some great photographs with the city of Colorado Springs spread out as your backdrop.

Fantastic views! Tons of photos on the walls withing the actual shrine. Lots to see, bring binoculars for extra fun, or some extra change for the ones they supply up top.