Current Zoo Programs
Zoo Boise programs strive to inspire the conservation of wildlife worldwide by providing unique, fun, and engaging nature-focused experiences! Activities include up-close animal encounters, zoo tours, nature walks, ecology games and simulations, science-based investigations, zookeeper presentations, and more.
Fall Education Program Registration Now Open
🍂 Annual passholders to Zoo Boise get a reduced rate on programs. Send an EMAIL to get the promo code. 🍂
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Call (208) 608-7680
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Zoo Boise Programs Can Include:
- Animal meet and greet
- Zoo guided tours
- Classroom lessons, demonstrations, and experiments
- Exploration of animal biofacts
- Arts & crafts projects
- Educational videos
- Zookeeper talks
- Ecology-focused games
Fall Education Program Registration Now Open
🍂 Annual passholders to Zoo Boise get a reduced rate on programs. Send an EMAIL to get the promo code. 🍂
Register By Phone
Call (208) 608-7680
Register Online
Click to register online
Questions?
Email our education staff
PRESCHOOL ZOO
Ages:
Child (ages 3-5) + Adults
register individually
Cost per person, per series:
$16
Get to know some of our Zoo Boise animals better in this series of programs designed for adults and preschoolers. Each week features a different animal. Activities are designed to be multi-sensory and may include mini zoo tours, movement activities, listening to stories, crafts, touching artifacts, and meeting live animals. Join us for this informal introduction to the wonderful world of animals! All children must be accompanied by an enrolled, paying adult and who is ready to take part in the activities! Maximum of two (2) children per enrolled adult. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, unregistered children (including siblings) may not attend. All children must be at least 3 years old.
Regular Zoo Boise admission is not included in program registration.
SERIES 1: september
Pick one:
September 9-23, Tuesdays, 9-10AM
September 13-27, Saturdays, 9-10AM
This program meets three times.
SERIES 2: october
Pick one:
October 7-21, Tuesdays, 9-10AM
October 4-18, Saturdays, 9-10AM
This program meets three times.
SERIES 3: November
Pick one:
November 4-18, Tuesdays, 9-10AM
November 8-22, Saturdays, 9-10AM
This program meets three times.
Register By Phone
Call (208) 608-7680
Register Online
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Questions?
Please email our education staff
HOMESCHOOL ZOO
Times:
Wednesdays
Ages 5-8 – 9AM – 11AM
Ages 9-17 – 9AM – 12PM
Costs:
Ages 5-8 – $18
Ages 9-17 – $26.50
Per person and day
The Homeschool Zoo program series provides a unique learning experience for students schooled at home.
The course consists of classroom discussion, laboratory activities, animal encounters, and specialized zoo tours. Classes align with Idaho State Science Standards and focus on topics and principles based on grade level. Themes will emphasize looking at animal groups and taxonomy, adaptations, habitats, and ecology. Each individual household must register their child for the class. Kids only! Please bring a small snack for a 15-minute break during class.
K – 1st grade
September 10 – Animal Necessities
October 8 – Fuzzy Fixes
November 5 – Hot in the Rainforest
2nd – 3rd grade
September 17 – Helping in Families
October 15 – Parents to Children
November 12 – Enviro Effects
4th – 5th grade
September 24 – Structures & Functions
October 22 – Actions & Reactions
November 19 – Super Senses
6th – 11th grade
October 1 – The Gorongosa Story
October 29 – Pass the Genes
December 3 – What Happens to Panda Snacks?
Register By Phone
Call (208) 608-7680
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Questions?
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STROLLER SAFARI – ADULT + CHILD (0-3)
TIMES:
Thursdays
9:15 – 10AM
COST:
$8 per program
Adults register individually and may bring up to two program-age children.
Bring your walking shoes and camera on this exclusive guided experience through Zoo Boise. Bond with your little one as you both learn about the wonders of wildlife. Activities are designed to be multi-sensory and may include mini zoo tours, movement activities, listening to stories, crafts, touching artifacts, and activities that build skills with both parents and kids that can be used for a lifetime. Each week will uncover new wonders and provide great tips for nature exploration! Zoo admission not included outside of program
FALL STROLLER SAFARI DATES:
September 18 – What’s for Breakfast?
October 9 – Nocturnal Animals
November 6 – Home Sweet Home
Register By Phone
Call (208) 608-7680
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Questions?
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CRITTER COLLEGE (K-1st)
TIMES:
SUNDAYS
12:30 – 3:30PM
COST:
$26.50 per program
Discover a world of adventure and learning in a new education program for our kinders and first graders. This 3-hour drop-off [kids only!] mini-camp is perfect for starting the week with wild educational activities! Designed for young animal lovers and future conservationists. Please bring a small snack for a 15-minute break during class.
september 14
RED PANDA CELEBRATION – Get ready to pounce into panda-monium for our young explorers to discover what makes red pandas so special and how we can help protect them in the wild.
October 12
SLOTH BEAR CELEBRATION – Amble into an adventure during this sloth bear bash to uncover the secrets of these shaggy bears and learn how to help protect their wild homes.
November 16
WINTER WONDERS – Bundle up for a frosty visit as we plow into Winter Wonders to uncover how animals survive and thrive in cold-weather habitats around the world.
Register By Phone
Call (208) 608-7680
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Questions?
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Education programs are sponsored by:
When you register for a class or program with the Zoo Boise/City of Boise, this Personal Release Statement is implied: I understand that the registered activities and services may have an element of hazard or inherent danger and I take full responsibility for my actions and physical condition. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Boise and its employees from any liability loss, cost, or expense (including attorney’s fees, medical, and ambulance costs) that I may incur while participating in the Recreation activities. I give my consent to use any photographs or videotape taken of me in future promotional or marketing materials.