by Chris DeRoin | Sep 9, 2025 | Conservation, New Animals, News
Twix, a one-year-old male red panda, has arrived at Zoo Boise for a temporary stay, while his new home is finalized at another AZA-accredited zoo. This means five red pandas currently call the new Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage home. Twix has a special Zoo Boise...
by Chris DeRoin | Sep 5, 2025 | New Animals, News
Baby announcement! Three baby meerkats were born at Zoo Boise this spring. They are healthy, full of energy, and very curious. Although they aren’t in public view right now, the meerkat pups will soon be exploring their brand-new habitat inside the renovated Small...
by Chris DeRoin | Sep 3, 2025 | Conservation, News
At 15 years old, male giraffe Jabari is entering his senior years. Just like humans, animals can face challenges as they age, and our team is dedicated to making sure Jabari continues to live comfortably at Zoo Boise! With the guidance of Dr. Liza Dadone, a veterinary...
by Chris DeRoin | Jul 10, 2025 | New Animals, News
Meet Makena! Zoo Boise has a new resident, an 11-year-old female warthog who recently arrived from the San Antonio Zoo. She’s currently in quarantine (a standard health practice when welcoming new animals), but you might catch a glimpse of her in her chute over the...
by Chris DeRoin | Jun 27, 2025 | News
Small Animal Kingdom Renovations Progressing on Schedule [JUNE 27, 2025] The big improvements coming to Zoo Boise’s Small Animal Kingdom are progressing on schedule for a fall 2025 reopening. These ‘Heart of the Zoo’ renovations will introduce the...
