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...
by Chris DeRoin | May 14, 2025 | New Animals, News
A new and exciting exhibit that creates a world-class home for red pandas is now open at Zoo Boise. A division of Boise Parks and Recreation, Zoo Boise is an industry leader in conservation located in the heart of the City of Boise. Staff members are dedicated to...
by Chris DeRoin | May 2, 2025 | News
[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,...
by Chris DeRoin | Apr 9, 2025 | News
Spring is in the air, and Zoo Boise is ready to celebrate with its annual Easter EGGstravaganza, presented by SCHEELS! Families are invited to hop over to the zoo on Saturday, April 19 for a fun-filled day of animals, activities, candy, and fun. Guests can explore...
