Zoo Boise Saddened by Death of Striped Hyena Ndale

Zoo Boise Saddened by Death of Striped Hyena Ndale

[May 2, 2025] Zoo Boise saddened to share that Ndale, our male striped hyena, was recently humanely euthanized due to age-related quality of life concerns. Ndale was estimated to be over 20 years old and was well into his senior years. Throughout the aging process,...
Construction Updates

Construction Updates

The Latest Time Lapse Construction Video [FEBRUARY 25, 2025] Exciting improvements are coming to Zoo Boise as the new gift shop and Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage are taking shape! Opening this year, guests will feel like they are entering a lush Asian forest....
Zoo Boise Mourns the Loss of Red Panda Spud

Zoo Boise Mourns the Loss of Red Panda Spud

[February 11, 2025] Zoo Boise is deeply saddened to share that Spud, the zoo’s 14-year-old male red panda, has passed away. As one of the oldest red pandas in an AZA-accredited zoo, Spud received specialized and dedicated attention from our animal care and veterinary...
Zoo Boise Offering $3 Admission to Wrap Up 2024

Zoo Boise Offering $3 Admission to Wrap Up 2024

Make your holiday season wild and memorable with $3 December at Zoo Boise, presented by Franz Witte! From Saturday, December 21 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, all zoo admissions will be just $3 per person. As a thank you to the community for supporting the zoo...