Adopt An Animal

Symbolically add a member of our family to yours today! As a zoo parent, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping wild animals at Zoo Boise and worldwide. Administered by the Friends of Zoo Boise, Adopt-an-Animal funds support animal care and enrichment.

Adopt an Animal and show your support for wildlife!

You can also download an Adoption Form and return the completed form to the zoo via mail or at the front gate.

See the select Zoo Boise Animal Collection List for Adoption.

Mail Your Completed Adoption Form to:
Friends of Zoo Boise, Adopt an Animal
355 Julia Davis Drive
Boise, Idaho 83702

For more information, call (208) 608-7765 or email us.

show your support for wildlife today!

Symbolically add a member of our family to yours today! Become a part of our wonderful and wild zoo family. As a zoo parent, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping wild animals at Zoo Boise and worldwide.

Level One

$30

  • Personalized adoption certificate
  • Animal fact sheet
  • A thank you note from a Zoo Boise staff member for your donation and support

Level Two

$55

  • R All the benefits of Level One
  • Plaque for you to decorate. The plaque will be displayed near the animal’s habitat for 13 months from the date of purchase.
  • Photo of your adopted Zoo Boise animal

Level Three

$80

  • R All the benefits of Level One
  • R All the benefits of Level Two
  • Plush of your adopted animal made of recycled materials
  • Selected animals for Level 3 include: red panda, Magellanic penguin, lion, Amur tiger, spotted-necked otter, and African wild dog

Featured Animals Awaiting Adoption:

All of these species live in the newly expanded and renovated Small Animal Kingdom!

Sand cat Simba

Good spirited and very smart, Simba just moved into the brand-new TLC Foundation Small Cat Hideaway with his mate, Nala.

Spider Monkey Elvis

Known for his bright blue eyes, Elvis may be the oldest spider monkey living under human care in the world!

Aldabra Tortoise Mr. Mac

A Zoo Boise resident since the 1970s, this 103-year-old giant loves neck scratches and big salads!

*Due to the ever-changing animal collection at Zoo Boise some of the newest residents may not be listed on the form, but are available for adoption. Please note: All adopted animals remain at Zoo Boise to receive the special care they require.