by Chris DeRoin | Oct 23, 2025 | New Animals, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the reopening of the Small Animal Kingdom. City of Boise leaders, zoo staff, and supporters gathered to unveil the all-new experience Thursday, October 23. The Small Animal Kingdom is filled...
by Chris DeRoin | Oct 22, 2025 | News
Zoo Boise Celebrates Opening of New and Improved Small Animal Kingdom [OCTOBER 23, 2025] Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the reopening of the Small Animal Kingdom. City of Boise leaders, zoo staff, and supporters gathered to...
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...
