by Jeff Agosta | Feb 14, 2024 | Lists, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is honored to be recognized as one of the top 20 zoos in the country by USA Today. According to the publication, a panel of experts selected their picks for the best zoos in the United States — facilities that excel...
by Jeff Agosta | Jan 24, 2024 | News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is dedicated to the care of every animal that calls the zoo home. Those efforts become even more important when one of our beloved family members is diagnosed with cancer. The zoo’s 14-year-old female snow leopard...
by Jeff Agosta | Dec 11, 2023 | Conservation, New Animals, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is gearing up for a series of construction projects that will kick off in the new year. These zoo improvements will not only update popular habitats for beloved animals but will improve accessibility and educational...
by Jeff Agosta | Sep 26, 2023 | Conservation, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is proud to be one of 22 zoos and aquariums across the country to earn prestigious accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). Widely regarded as the “gold standard” of zoological...
by Jeff Agosta | Jul 5, 2023 | Conservation, New Animals, News
Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is thrilled to announce the arrival of two endangered Styan’s red pandas. This is an exciting addition to the zoo at a time when efforts are underway to build a new, state-of-the-art home to help these special...