by Chris DeRoin | Sep 5, 2025 | New Animals, News
Baby announcement! Three baby meerkats were born at Zoo Boise this spring. They are healthy, full of energy, and very curious. Although they aren’t in public view right now, the meerkat pups will soon be exploring their brand-new habitat inside the renovated Small...
by Chris DeRoin | Sep 3, 2025 | Conservation, News
At 15 years old, male giraffe Jabari is entering his senior years. Just like humans, animals can face challenges as they age, and our team is dedicated to making sure Jabari continues to live comfortably at Zoo Boise! With the guidance of Dr. Liza Dadone, a veterinary...
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 | 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,...
