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...
by Chris DeRoin | Jul 25, 2024 | News
For the safety of animals and people, animal encounters and Butterflies in Bloom will be closed during extreme temperatures or poor air quality. The rest of Zoo Boise will be open regular hours. Cooling stations and misting tents have been set up across the...
by Chris DeRoin | May 24, 2024 | Conservation, New Animals, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is happy to announce the birth of a cotton-top tamarin. The baby was born in April 2024, and is the fourth child born to parents Eddy and Mimi. The new baby is doing well and joins a growing tamarin family, as big...
by Chris DeRoin | May 7, 2024 | News
City of Boise leaders, Friends of Zoo Boise board members, and project partners are celebrating the much-anticipated groundbreaking of two important improvement projects at Zoo Boise. The expanded indoor and outdoor red panda exhibit will increase animal care and...
