Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is gearing up for a series of construction projects that will...
Results for ""
African lion
The "King of the Jungle" or the king of naps? Lions do a great job of conserving energy and can sleep for 18-20 hours...
Amur tiger
Biggest of the big cats Amur tigers are the biggest cat on Earth. While they mostly hunt at night, they can also be...
Chinese red panda
The "original panda" is an incredibly nimble climber Only a small portion of the red panda’s range is accessible to...
Giraffe
Tallest creature on land The tallest creature on land, giraffes are great friends to have. Other animals will stay...
Magellanic penguin
Warm water swimmers Magellanic - pronounced "madge-eh-lan-ick" - penguins are a South American penguin and one of 14...
Sloth bear
Not slow-moving or sloth-like at all! Originally placed in the sloth family in 1791 due to their long thick claws,...
Nile crocodile
Second biggest species of crocodile Nile crocodiles are the second biggest species of crocodile. On average, they will...
White-handed gibbon
Getting in the swing of things! White-handed gibbons, also known as lar gibbons, can cover up to ten feet of distance...
Himalayan red panda
The "original panda" is an incredibly nimble climber Meaning "fire-colored or bright", 19th-century French zoologist...
Southern ground hornbill
More Time On The Ground As their name suggests, these birds spend more time on ground than in the air.
African wild dog
Africa's most successful hunters African wild dogs, also known as African painted dogs, are very cooperative and rely...











