All Private Experiences are weather and animal dependent.
Zoo Boise has a variety of private animal experiences available. There is sure to be one that peeks your interest and fits your schedule. Animal experiences also make great gifts for friends and family at birthdays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or for any special occasion.
Please be advised that private animal experiences must be booked at least one week in advance and are subject to availability.
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- Tiger Experience
Observation of a tiger training session.
Available any day at 9:30AM:
- Cost – $60 first person, $20 each additional person (Fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
- Tamarin Experience
Observation of a cotton-top tamarin training session.
Available any day at 9:30AM:
- Cost – $35 first person, $20 each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
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- Crocodile Experience
A behind-the-scenes tour of the crocodile habitat. A crocodile may be viewable in the back area, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Available any day at 11AM or 3PM:
- Cost – $30 first person, $20 each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
- Multi Animal Feeding Experience
Observation of multiple animals receiving their daily diets.
Available at 10AM and 3PM daily:
- Cost – $60 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
Click on the link below to see what animals are currently available for this experience.
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- Private Maned Wolf Training Experience
Observation of a maned wolf training session.
Available at 9:15AM daily:
- Cost – $35 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
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- Private Sand Cat Training Experience
Observation of a sand cat training session.
Available at 9:15AM on Saturdays – Thursdays:
- Cost – $35 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
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- Private Anteater Feeding Experience
A chance to feed one of our anteaters.
Available at 4:15PM daily:
- Cost – $30 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – Yes
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- Private Lion Experience
Observation of a lion training session hosted by the zoo director or general curator.
Available at 10:30AM every day of the week. Subject to staff availability.
- Cost – $60 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
- Touching – No
- Feeding – No
- Private Animal Experience Guidelines
- At least one paid adult is required to accompany all children under the age of 18.
- Zoo admission is required and is NOT included with Private Animal Experiences.
- After purchase, a Zoo Boise representative will contact you via email within two business days to schedule a date or send a gift certificate.
- Private Animal Experiences must be booked at least 1 week in advance.
- If necessary, Private Animal Experiences may be cancelled or rescheduled by zoo staff based upon animal needs. If cancelled by the zoo, a full refund will be issued.
- Private Animal Experiences are nonrefundable, but may be rescheduled with a 24 hour notice.
- Only one Private Animal Experience can be booked per day.
- Waivers are required for some experiences.
- Pictures are welcomed, so bring your cameras!
When you register for a class or program with the Zoo Boise/City of Boise, this Personal Release Statement is implied: I understand that the registered activities and services may have an element of hazard or inherent danger and I take full responsibility for my actions and physical condition. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Friends of Zoo Boise, Zoo Boise, the City of Boise and its employees from any liability loss, cost or expense (including attorney’s fees, medical and ambulance costs) that I may incur while participating in the activities at the zoo. I give my consent to use any photographs or videotape taken of me in future promotional or marketing materials.