by Chris DeRoin | Feb 25, 2025 | News
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....
by Chris DeRoin | Feb 11, 2025 | News
[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...
by Chris DeRoin | Dec 20, 2024 | News
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...
by Chris DeRoin | Oct 17, 2024 | News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is excited to announce the return of its annual family-friendly Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo. This fun-filled event will take place on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10AM to 5PM, with last...
by Chris DeRoin | Oct 10, 2024 | News
[OCT. 2024] Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is sad to share news of the peaceful passing of Vinnie, a 12-year-old male warthog, due to ongoing health issues related to his age. Warthogs typically live 7-11 years in the wild, but can live into...
