Events For All Ages

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:00 - 8:00PM $8 Every day is Earth Day at Zoo Boise but join us to celebrate Mother Earth in a fun-filled Earth Day/Evening designed for the whole family! We are excited to open the zoo for families and friends, homeschool co-ops, and scout groups to explore after hours. Explore interactive activity stations, create eco-friendly crafts, and delve into exciting educational experiences. Don’t miss out on this ultimate Earth Day adventure! Registration/payment required for each family member. Get Tickets Here   Zoo Boise education programs are sponsored by:

Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:00 - 8:00PM $8 Join Zoo Boise for an afterhours zoo experience designed for individuals with disabilities and their families and friends! Stations are focused on varying degrees of sensory input and will include self-guided animal artifact exploration, guided zoo exploration time (please note, some animals have an early bedtime), up close animal encounters, and art activities. Everyone is welcome to join! Registration is required. Cost: $8 per person. Register Now   Zoo Boise education programs are sponsored by:

Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26 10AM - 5PM, last admission at 4PM The best family Halloween event in town! Trick or treat candy stations, costume contests for all ages, face painting, vendors, special Halloween-themed treats for the zoo animals, and more await the entire family on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho. Normal admissions prices apply. Free for current Zoo Boise members. Last admission is at 4PM on both days. We will have two gates open for the event: the main entrance and a secondary entry/exit on the northeast side of the zoo near the Julia Davis Park tennis courts. (See the map below.) Animal Enrichment and Costume Contest Schedules: Coming soon Click to Read Boo at the Zoo Costume Regulations Event Map: Coming soon Presented by: Sponsored by: