Conservation Grants

Zoo Boise has formed long-term conservation partnerships with Gorongosa National Park and the City of Boise to help restore the foothills. The Zoo Boise Conservation and Education Committee makes recommendations for funding to the Friends of Zoo Boise Board. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted.

2024 Conservation Grants -$321,938

Gorongosa Restoration Project in Mozambique, Africa – $175,710
In 2013, Zoo Boise and Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique formed a long-term restoration partnership. Gorongosa National Park is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet and Zoo Boise is helping to protect the many incredible species that call the park home.

Red Panda Network – $16,128

Paso Pacifico – $15,500

Boise Parks and Recreation- Boise Foothills Restoration – $15,000

New Nature Foundation – $15,000

Snow Leopard Trust – $15,000

Wildlife SOS – $15,000

Tiger SSP – $10,000

Global Penguin Society/Wildlife Habitat Network – $8,000

Xerces Society – $8,000

Idaho Rivers United – $5,600

Intermountain Bird Observatory – $5,000

African Vultures SAFE (via Wildlife Conservation Society) – $3,600

Giraffe Conservation Foundation – $3,600

Lion Recovery Fund (via WCN) – $3,600

Painted Dog Research Trust – $3,600

ZCOG (ZOO Conservation Outreach Group) via AZA – $3,600

Your Visit Matters

Part of every admission and proceeds from our most popular attractions go to the Zoo Boise Conservation Fund, which supports the protection of wild animals in Idaho and around the world. While we all care about animals and want to protect them in the wild, knowing how to help can be a challenge.

Become A Conservation circle Member Today!

Conservation Circle members receive a Household, Household Plus, or Grandparent membership. Each level also contains special donor incentives. Benefit levels begin at $300 and include a 10% contribution to the Zoo Boise Conservation Fund.