If you love animals, there is a good chance you have explored all of the animal sanctuaries that the Centennial State has to offer. The Denver Zoo? You have been there more times than you can count! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo? Been there, done that. Wild Animal Sanctuary? Everyone there knows you by name. While you can always sink your life savings into an expensive safari, there is one more epic thing you can do right here in Colorado, which is staying the night with the animals at the Zoo Chateau:
Please note, Zoo Chateau has permanently closed.
Hiding out in Golden is the can't miss Zoo Chateau, "Where you get to be the zookeeper."
Opened in 2017, the Zoo Chateau is located on a real farm that is home to several unique animals including zonkeys, donkeys, kangaroos, and horses, which guests may interact with as little or as much as they like!
What kind of interactions can you have with the animals at the Zoo Chateau? There is yoga with kangaroos, feeding and grooming the various animals, and general playing and mingling.
In addition to the animals, your stay at the Zoo Chateau includes access to the beautiful on-site home, which comes complete with 4 bedrooms...
...HGTV-inspired bathrooms...
...And other fun touches like a luxurious kitchen, game room, and life-size chessboard.
Nightly stays at the Zoo Chateau begin at $350 and can be booked on their website.
Please note: As of this publication, the Zoo Chateau is closed for temporary maintenance but will re-open soon.
Address: 21050 Indian Head Road, Golden, CO 80403
Have you stayed the night at the Zoo Chateau? What was your experience? Let us know in the comments! For even more one-of-a-kind wildlife experiences around the Centennial State, check out Visit This Fascinating Farm In Colorado That Has The Strangest Collection Of Animals Around.
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