08/28/2026
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❤️ THE CITADEL IS MORE THAN A MALL—IT’S PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.
A friend recently shared something that really stayed with us. She was asked why she was so “obsessed” with The Citadel Mall.
Her answer? Because The Citadel has been a landmark in her life since she first rode the bus here as a 12-year-old in the 1970s.
She brought her children here. Later, she brought her grandchildren. She remembers shopping, dining, community celebrations, indoor trick-or-treating, Santa parades, Toys for Tots, and the Imagination Celebration events.
And during a recent visit, she found herself standing on the concourse—once again completely in awe—this time beside a HUGE python! 🐍
That moment reminded us why places like The Citadel matter.
They aren’t simply buildings filled with stores. They’re places where generations gather, small businesses grow, friendships begin, and ordinary afternoons become lifelong memories.
The Citadel needs our community—not only to shop and dine, but to attend its events, support its independent businesses, tell friends about it, and create new memories together.
Millions of happy, peaceful moments happen here. Those moments may never make the evening news—but they matter.
Reptile Food & More is proud to be part of The Citadel community, and we hope you’ll join us in supporting a Colorado Springs landmark worth saving. ❤️
What is your favorite Citadel Mall memory? Share it below—we would genuinely love to hear it.