Largest native bird in the Americas Greater rheas are flightless birds that can run up to 40 miles per hour. They are...
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Spotted-necked otter
You otter know about this webbed-paw swimmer Spotted-necked otters get their name from the white speckled pattern...
Giant anteater
Able to flick its two-foot tongue in and out 150 times per minute Giant anteaters are the largest of the anteater...
Spur-winged lapwing
Spurring predator advances Named after the small spurs at the elbow of their wings. These defensive parents will chase...
Blue-bellied roller
On a roll! The blue-bellied roller gets its name from its unique courting behaviors. Mid-flight, these birds will roll...
Crested gecko
Also known as the 'Eyelash Gecko' Although very common in the pet trade, little is known about crested geckos in New...
Boo at the Zoo
Family-friendly, daytime Halloween weekend! Presented by Delta Dental of Idaho. Saturday, October 25 & Sunday,...
Zoo Boise Earns Prestigious Accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is proud to be one of 22 zoos and aquariums across the country to...
BioBlitz at Zoo Boise
Sunday, September 24 5:30 - 730PM Free Grab your friends and family and help us discover what plants and animals live...
Southern three-banded armadillo
Armored for all The three-banded armadillo stays safe with their bony armor and the ability to completely roll into a...
Great horned owl
Right at home in Idaho Nicknamed "the tiger of the sky" for their superb hunting skills, the great horned owl is one...
Taveta golden-weaver
A dream weaver A flash of gold and a flitter of yellow, this beautiful bird is best known for its nest-building...