Zoo Boise

Zoo Boise Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park, Zoo Boise is one of the most popular attractions in Idaho.
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Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park, Zoo Boise is home to over 300 animals from more than 100 species. Zoo Boise connects guests with animals to inspire and involve our community in the conservation of wildlife worldwide. Zoo Boise: where the act of visiting the zoo is a conservation action.

🐐🍎 The apple peel enrichment was a big hit with the goats at the SCHEELS Zoo Farm!📸: Zookeeper Elsa
08/30/2026

🐐🍎 The apple peel enrichment was a big hit with the goats at the SCHEELS Zoo Farm!

📸: Zookeeper Elsa

This Tuesday, September 1, is the final Wild After 5:00 (All Ages) of the year!Come explore the zoo, plus:🦋 5:30 – 7:00 ...
08/29/2026

This Tuesday, September 1, is the final Wild After 5:00 (All Ages) of the year!

Come explore the zoo, plus:
🦋 5:30 – 7:00 Butterflies in Bloom
🐐 5:30 – 7:30 Zoo Farm ($3/feeding)
🎨 5:30 – 8:00 Face painting ($5)
🛥 5:30 – 8:00 Conservation Cruise ($5/rider)
🐾 Live entertainment

Purchase your tickets at the gate! Regular admission prices and free for zoo members. Happening from 5:30-8:30PM, with last admission at 8PM.

📸: Sloth bear Paji by volunteer Quijano

📣 Reminder: Zoo Boise is closing early at 1PM today (Friday, Aug 28) to set up for our annual gala. Last admission will ...
08/28/2026

📣 Reminder: Zoo Boise is closing early at 1PM today (Friday, Aug 28) to set up for our annual gala. Last admission will be at 12PM. Encounter times may vary.

📷: Prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy by zoo hospital staff Maddie

08/27/2026

¡Vamos al Zoo!
Zoo Boise, la Ciudad de Boise y la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Idaho se reunieron recientemente para celebrar y presentar 10 nuevos letreros de las exhibiciones de animales y mapas del zoológico traducidos al español. Seguimos trabajando para ampliar el acceso y las oportunidades educativas para todos los visitantes del zoológico, y esta señalización forma parte de ese esfuerzo.

Zoo Boise es una división de Boise Parks and Recreation.

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Vamos al Zoo! Zoo Boise, the City of Boise, and the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently got together to celebrate and unveil 10 new animal identification signs and zoo maps translated into Spanish. We continue to work to increase access and education opportunities for all zoo guests, and this signage is a part of that effort.

Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.

Zoo Boise will be closing early at 1PM on Friday (August 28) to set up for our annual gala. Last admission will be at 12...
08/27/2026

Zoo Boise will be closing early at 1PM on Friday (August 28) to set up for our annual gala. Last admission will be at 12PM.

📷: Olive baboon Cleo by Nicole

It’s World Painted Dog Day! Named because their coats look like paint splattered art, these canines are also called Afri...
08/26/2026

It’s World Painted Dog Day! Named because their coats look like paint splattered art, these canines are also called African wild dogs.

While you may expect big barks, the highly social wild dog communicates with high-pitched chirps to make sure pack members know their roles.

Last chance to enter our Name a Penguin raffle!The lucky winner will have the honor to name our female Magellanic pengui...
08/26/2026

Last chance to enter our Name a Penguin raffle!
The lucky winner will have the honor to name our female Magellanic penguin chick, who is now being introduced to water and learning to swim.

Tickets are $100 apiece and limited. 🎟️ Link in comments.

📷: Zookeeper Kailynn

Tuesday, September 1, is the final Wild After 5:00 (All Ages) of the year!Come explore the zoo, plus:🦋5:30 – 7:00 Butter...
08/25/2026

Tuesday, September 1, is the final Wild After 5:00 (All Ages) of the year!

Come explore the zoo, plus:
🦋5:30 – 7:00 Butterflies in Bloom
🐐5:30 – 7:30 Zoo Farm ($3/feeding)
🎨5:30 – 8:00 Face painting ($5)
🛥5:30 – 8:00 Conservation Cruise ($5/rider)
🐾Live entertainment

Purchase your tickets at the gate! Regular admission prices and free for zoo members. Happening from 5:30-8:30PM, with last admission at 8PM.

📸: Wolverine Laura by zookeeper Taylor S

08/25/2026

Maned wolves Marti and Lucas jumped right into this enrichment: peanut butter and whipped cream spreads!

Giant anteaters Gloria and McCauley share an enriching lunch together: thousands of insects!Anteaters in the wild can ea...
08/24/2026

Giant anteaters Gloria and McCauley share an enriching lunch together: thousands of insects!

Anteaters in the wild can eat up to 30,000 ants or termites in a day. Zoo Boise's residents like to mix eggs, yogurt, and avocados into their meals.

📷: Operations coordinator Mackenzie

Address

355 E Julia Davis Drive
Boise, ID
83702

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12086087760

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