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...
Celebrate the Season with the Return of Boo at the Zoo

Celebrate the Season with the Return of Boo at the Zoo

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...