A Zoo Milestone Worth Celebrating
What began as a 25-cent conservation fee in 2007 has steadily grown to $1, meaning your visits have helped raise more than $4 million for the Zoo Boise Conservation Fund.
Part of every Zoo Boise admission and proceeds from our animal encounters go to our Conservation Fund, which directly supports the protection of wild animals and spaces by funding organizations working in the field in Idaho and around the world.
You are helping keep your world wild!
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation aims to build healthier, more livable futures for native bees, butterflies, and other invertebrates across North America.
Your contributions help the Xerces Society protect endangered insect species, reduce pesticide use, and create flower-rich, climate-resilient habitats for pollinators.
Partner since 2019
Photo courtesy of Leif Richardson, Nevada
Giraffe Conservation Foundation
The Giraffe Conservation Foundation‘s (GCF) impactful work in 21 African countries is helping to secure a future for giraffes.
Specifically, youโve allowed the GCF to coordinate education initiatives, programs, and surveys [on the ground and from the air] in Kenya focusing on reticulated giraffes to gain a better understanding of species numbers and distribution. According to Giraffe Conservation Foundation’s State of Giraffe 2025 report, efforts are showing success: wild giraffe populations are increasing!
Partner since 2019
Boise Parks and Recreation Open Space
Boise Parks and Recreation Open Space Division‘s Boise Foothills restoration projects range from bitterbrush planting for mule deer and elk to trailside revegetation.
More than 5,400 plants and over 100 pounds of seeds were placed in 2025 in high priority Boise Foothills restoration areas to enhance habitat biodiversity.
Efforts also began this year to control invasive and non-native grasses over hundreds of acres.
Partner since 2016
Snow Leopard Trust
The Snow Leopard Trust is undertaking the worldโs most comprehensive study of wild snow leopards and their mountain homes.
Thanks in part to you, they now use advanced tools like GPS collars and remote cameras to uncover critical insights into snow leopard behavior, movement, and population trends.
This dedicated research not only informs local efforts but also helps global initiatives like PAWS (Population Assessment of the World’s Snow Leopards).
Partner since 2009
Photo courtesy of Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, India
Lion Recovery Fund
The Lion Recovery Fundโs goal is to double the number of lions in the wild by 2050 with efforts and projects happening in 20+ African countries:
โขManaging neglected conservation areas: enabling lions, their prey, other wildlife, and habitats to be protected.
โขPromoting coexistence between people and lions in shared environments.
โขCombatting illegal wildlife trade, especially the growing threat of the targeted poaching of lions for body parts.
