Female Warthog Moves to Zoo Boise

Female Warthog Moves to Zoo Boise

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...
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,...
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...