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.
2023 Conservation Grants -$503,347.92
Gorongosa Restoration Project in Mozambique, Africa – $183,674
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 – $107,258.34
Paso Pacifico + El Salvador Field Work – $62,591.58
New Nature Foundation – $15,000
Snow Leopard Trust – $15,000
Wildlife SOS – $15,000
Tiger SSP (Species Survival Plan) – $12,000
City of Boise – Boise Foothills Restoration – $10,000
Global Penguin Society – $8,000
Xerces Society – $8,000
Idaho Rivers United – $5,600
Land Trust of the Treasure Valley – $5,600
African Vultures SAFE (via Wildlife Conservation Society) – $3,600
City of Boise’s City of Trees Challenge – $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
Friends of Zoo Boise on-site conservation expenses – $34,024
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.