Welcome to Zoo Boise
Conservation. Education. Recreation.We connect our guests with animals to inspire and involve our community in the conservation of wildlife worldwide.
No Giraffe Encounter from Mon, June 8 – Fri, June 12
Open Today
9AM – 5PM, last admission 4PM
Plan A Visit
Click to view our zoo map
Animal Experiences
Click for private tours & encounters
Special Events
Click for classes & events
Dads, Dogs, and Donuts
Sunday, June 21
Celebrate Father’s Day and treat dad to a buffet breakfast and experience for the African wild dogs.
Annual Membeships
In addition to enjoying Zoo Boise all year long, receive many other exciting benefits when you become a Friend of Zoo Boise.
Wildlife Conservation
Part of every admission and encounter at Zoo Boise helps to protect animals in the wild.
'Zoo's Line' Improv Comedy
Friday, July 17
It’ll be a wildly funny evening at the zoo! Sponsored by St. Luke’s Health Plan.
Summer Camps
Registration open. Ages 4-12 can experience wildlife wonders all summer in our new education center! Sponsored by Stinker.
World Giraffe Day
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Celebrate the longest necks on the longest day of the year by meeting and learning about our tallest residents. Sponsored by Goldenwest CU and St. Luke’s Health Plan.
Every Time You Visit The Zoo
You Help Save Endangered Species.
