Looking for a wild place to host your next private party or corporate event? Look no further! Zoo Boise is available for private group rentals, after regular operating hours.
Please note that not all amenities are available for private parties during the day and reserved space may be required. Please EMAIL the rental coordinator for details.
What better way to celebrate with family and friends or to thank your employees than to have Zoo Boise open for them after hours? Add great food and exciting activities and you are sure to have an event everyone remembers!
Beginning in spring 2018 and running through 2019, Zoo Boise will be under construction. The facility will still be available for after-hours events, however some adjustments will be necessary according to group size. Please email rental coordinator for complete details.
- Zoo Boise is available to rent year round, any day of the week, in the evenings from 5:30-9:00pm.
- Events at the zoo are held rain or shine, and are not refunded due to weather.
- Rental fees include admission to Zoo Boise for the evening, conservation fee, parking, and security.
- Zoo Boise’s preferred caterer, Taste of the Wild, is available for your catering needs. The catering manager can be reached at 208-608-7761.
- A 50% deposit is due at time of booking. Balance is due five business days prior to scheduled event.
- Amenities may be included to add extra fun and excitement to your event. See list below for more details.
- Zoo Boise event facilities are shown by appointment only. If you would like to schedule a walk-through, or need further information, please contact the rental coordinator by calling 208-608-7744 or email.
- Evening Rental Price List
Evening Rentals
Summer Prices (May-September)
Group Size Weekend (Thurs-Sat) Weekday (Sun-Wed) 0-99 $900 $750 100-299 $2,000 $1,500 300-599 $2,500 $2,100 600-1000 $3,100 $2,700 1000+ – please contact the rental coordinator.
Winter Prices (October-April)
Group Size Weekend (Thurs-Sat) Weekday (Sun-Wed) 0-99 $750 $750 100-299 $1,500 $1,450 300-599 $2,100 $1,800 600-1000 $2,700 $2,300 1000+ – please contact the rental coordinator.
Evening rental prices include all attendees from ages 0 and up. Annual passes may not be applied to rental fee. Rental times in September – April will be adjusted according to sunset time.
All prices are subject to 6% Idaho Sales Tax. Tax exempt organizations must provide ST-101 to rental coordinator at time of reservation.
- Daytime Rental Price List
Daytime Rentals
Group Size Price 0-49 $100 50-100 $150 Daytime rentals include: reserved space in event area for a 3 hour period between 10:00am-4:30pm, picnic tables, and trash cans. Daytime rentals do not include zoo admission. All guests must pay standard admission fees or present Friends of Zoo Boise annual pass upon entry.
All prices are subject to 6% Idaho Sales Tax. Tax exempt organizations must provide ST-101 to rental coordinator at time of reservation.
- Optional Amenities
Animal Presentation: $150
An animal presentation lasts 30 minutes and consists of 2 to 3 education animals that guests interact with or encounter up close. Presentations are held in a designated location specified by zoo staff. Presentations at daytime events take place at the reserved space. Specific animals may be requested, however requests cannot be guaranteed. Use of animal depends on conditions and availability.
Butterflies in Bloom: $150 (available June 1st through Labor Day only)
You and your guests walk along a path inside the butterfly house as the butterflies fly around, and potentially land on you (This is not an interactive exhibit – guests are not allowed to touch the butterflies). Butterflies are less active in the evening, therefore this exhibit is only available until 7pm.
Conservation Cruise: $275 up to 299 people; $375 for 300+ people (available May through Oct only)
Unlimited rides for you and your guests on the Conservation Cruise. The cruise takes visitors across the lagoon to the African Plains. There are rotating animal exhibits only viewable from the boat. The boat holds up to 15 people and all children under 15 years old are required to wear provided life jackets.
Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos: $100
ZooTeen volunteers will paint faces and provide temporary tattoos for guests of all ages during your rental for up to three (3) hours.
Giraffe Encounter: $150
For one hour, you and your guests can feed our two giraffes, weather permitting.
Zoo Farm
At the Zoo Farm guests can pet our zoo animals through a fence and have the option to purchase farm food for $.25. There is no additional charge to have the Zoo Farm open for your event, however if must be booked in advance and will be for a two hour period from 5:30-7:30pm.
Sound System: $50
Use of zoo sound system for time allotted in rental agreement. May be used for public address or to play music during your event.
Amplified Sound Permit: $50
Must follow City of Boise and Zoo Boise amplified sound protocols. At the discretion of zoo staff, the volume will be turned down, or the sound stopped altogether if any animal becomes stressed due to the noise. Sound permit is not required, but does insure no interruptions from other sources within Julia Davis Park.
Cotton Candy & Pop Corn*:
$175 (50 bags of each, 100 bags total); $350 (100 bags of each, 200 bags total)
Carousel: $275 up to 299 visitors; $375 for 300+ people
Unlimited rides on the carousel which features various animals, including elephants, monkeys, and lions.
* Cotton Candy and Pop Corn are booked/invoiced separately through the catering dept.
- Catering Menu
Taste of the Wild Catering provides excellent service and quality culinary creations. We engage our guests in a socially valuable experience through our partnership with Zoo Boise.
We are currently updating our menu. If you have any questions, please send us an EMAIL.
If your group or organization is interested in potentially renting Zoo Boise for an afterhours event, please complete this short questionnaire.
Once the questionnaire has been submitted, you will be notified as to whether or not your preferred date is available. If not, you will be given other options. When your date and amenities have been confirmed, a contract will be created for your review. Once agreement is in place, you will be invoiced. A 50% deposit is due at that time to secure your reservation. Remaining balance is due 5 business days prior to scheduled event.