Zoo Boise Holiday Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for everyone on your list? Zoo Boise has you covered with fun and wild holiday gift ideas!

2025 TOP HOLIDAY ZOO GIFTS:

Membership and Adopt-An-Animal shipping and pick up info:

Please allow for processing and shipping time when ordering your gift membership or animal adoption. Friday, December 19 is the last day to order a gift in time for Christmas. All gifts purchased by 5PM on Friday, December 19 will be placed in the mail by Monday, December 22. We cannot guarantee an arrival date.

All pick up requests must be coordinated with a Friends of Zoo Boise staff member at least 24 hours prior to pick up, please contact by email or call at 208-608-7765 to schedule. All Adopt-An-Animal gifts must be scheduled before Friday, December 19 for pick up.

Our membership and Adopt-an-Animal office will be closed December 23 – 25.

Adopt-An-Animal

Starting at $30

Symbolically add a member of our family to yours today! Depending on adoption level:

A plaque for you to decorate and hang up at the zoo.
Personalized adoption certificate, photo of animal, and a stuffed animal.
Funds are used to provide animal enrichment, make exhibit improvements, and provide zookeeper training.

See shipping and pick up info at the top of the page.

Click Here to Adopt-An-Animal

Gifts for the Zoo Animals

Visit our Amazon Wish List

Don’t forget to add our zoo animals to your shopping list. We created a Wish List full of fun items that our animal residents will use and play with.

Toys for the animals
Scent enrichment
Furniture for their homes

Click Here to View The Amazon Wish List

Zoo Boise Membership

Starting at $70

Annual memberships are the family gift that lasts all year long!

Unlimited zoo admission.
Exclusive pass holder entrance to signature events.
Discounts on zoo programs and gift shop purchases.
Free or reduced admission to other participating zoos.

See shipping and pick up info at the top of the page.

Click Here to Purchase a Membership

Gift Shop - Toys, Apparel, Games, & Books

Visit the NEW Gift Shop

There is something for everyone on your gift list! New items are always being added to the store.

Educational toys, books, puzzles, and games.
Unique items that support our wildlife conservation partners.
Zoo Boise apparel, mugs, hats, and more!
Stocking stuffers, carousel punch cards, and gift cards.

Gift shop is open normal zoo hours (10AM – 5PM).

Make a toy donation to our Love One Gift One toy drive that supports the local Ronald McDonald House.

Private Animal Experiences

Starting at $40

Get up-close with your favorite zoo animals in an intimate setting.

Participate in a feeding or observe a training.
All tours led by expert staff.

You’ll receive an instant e-mail response that you can provide to the gift recipient.

Not sure what experience to purchase? Consider a gift certificate for a Private Animal Experience. Learn more here.

Click Here to Purchase An Experience

Parks and Recreation Gift Card

Give the Amount You Want

City of Boise Parks and Recreation gift cards can be used for:

Zoo Boise admission
Zoo Boise education programs
At other Parks and Recreation locations (visit their websites for details)

Purchase Your Parks and Recreation Gift Card Here

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.