Annual EventsZoo Boise holds a variety of events throughout the year. From adult only events to family fun days,...
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All Ages Events
All Ages EventsEvents for kids, families, and everyone! Whether you like learning, exercising, or exploring, there’s...
Adult Events
Adult EventsCome explore the zoo without kids, grab a drink, or watch a comedy show! There’s something for everyone to...
Zoo Boise to Welcome Female African Lion
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the upcoming arrival of a new female...
Lesser Madagascar hedgehog tenrec
What's NOT in a Name Despite their name, these small mammals are not hedgehogs. They are actually more closely related...
Sand cat
A Fe-line in the sand Sand cats are the smallest species of wild cats and are often smaller than domestic cats. They...
Aldabra tortoise
Largest terrestrial [land] tortoises While they spend most of their time on land, they are also great swimmers!
Cotton-top tamarin
Impressive hair styles Cotton-top tamarins are known for their white fur on their heads and chests. They are one of...
Blue-bellied roller
On a roll! The blue-bellied roller gets its name from its unique courting behaviors. Mid-flight, these birds will roll...
Prehensile-tailed skink
A lizard sometimes called the 'monkey-tailed skink' 'Prehensile' means "to seize or grasp". Long, muscular tails -...
Zoo Boise Partners with El Salvador to Establish a Spider Monkey Sanctuary
This past summer, three Zoo Boise staff traveled to El Salvador to educate and train animal care professionals working...