Zoo Boise
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Zoo Boise connects our guests with animals to inspire and involve our community in the conservation of wildlife worldwide.
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of your wild friends at Zoo Boise! 🍂🥧
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of your wild friends at Zoo Boise! 🍂🥧
We’re excited to welcome a new bat-eared fox to Zoo Boise! Fern, a six-month-old female, joins male Fletcher in their African Plains home.
📷: Zookeeper Emily
📷: Zookeeper Emily
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We’re excited to welcome a new bat-eared fox to Zoo Boise! Fern, a six-month-old female, joins male Fletcher in their African Plains home.
📷: Zookeeper Emily
📷: Zookeeper Emily
The coolest cat we know: Akasha. Also, the biggest cat we know!
📷: Amur tiger by lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Amur tiger by lead zookeeper Taylor S
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The coolest cat we know: Akasha. Also, the biggest cat we know!
📷: Amur tiger by lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Amur tiger by lead zookeeper Taylor S
Orange teeth?! Yes, porcupines like Ozzy have orange or reddish smiles because their teeth are coated by iron-rich enamel, not white enamel like humans. A porcupine’s front teeth also continuously grow, only naturally worn down by gnawing.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Orange teeth?! Yes, porcupines like Ozzy have orange or reddish smiles because their teeth are coated by iron-rich enamel, not white enamel like humans. A porcupine’s front teeth also continuously grow, only naturally worn down by gnawing.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
Ahsoka is having a blast carrying, kicking, rolling, and dragging her favorite ball around in a bag!
🎥: Female lion's enrichment by zookeeper Murphy
🎥: Female lion's enrichment by zookeeper Murphy
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ahsoka is having a blast carrying, kicking, rolling, and dragging her favorite ball around in a bag!
🎥: Female lion's enrichment by zookeeper Murphy
🎥: Female lion's enrichment by zookeeper Murphy
Happy World Anteater Day to Gloria and McCauley!
Giant anteaters, like Zoo Boise's couple, are able to flick their two-foot-long tongues in and out 150 times per minute.
📷: Zookeeper Elsa
Giant anteaters, like Zoo Boise's couple, are able to flick their two-foot-long tongues in and out 150 times per minute.
📷: Zookeeper Elsa
November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happy World Anteater Day to Gloria and McCauley!
Giant anteaters, like Zoo Boise's couple, are able to flick their two-foot-long tongues in and out 150 times per minute.
📷: Zookeeper Elsa
Giant anteaters, like Zoo Boise's couple, are able to flick their two-foot-long tongues in and out 150 times per minute.
📷: Zookeeper Elsa
The cleanest coat! Spotted-necked otters, like Harry, keep their dense hair in tip-top condition at all times. It's so thick because otters use their fur as insulation to trap in heat and stay warm.
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The cleanest coat! Spotted-necked otters, like Harry, keep their dense hair in tip-top condition at all times. It's so thick because otters use their fur as insulation to trap in heat and stay warm.
Ready for more resident close-up photos? Today, meet the leader of the prairie dog tunnel colony, Phred!
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ready for more resident close-up photos? Today, meet the leader of the prairie dog tunnel colony, Phred!
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
🐒 Elvis extreme close-up! This 63-year-old spider monkey is believed to be the oldest of his species living under human care.
📸: Zookeeper Taylor S
📸: Zookeeper Taylor S
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🐒 Elvis extreme close-up! This 63-year-old spider monkey is believed to be the oldest of his species living under human care.
📸: Zookeeper Taylor S
📸: Zookeeper Taylor S
Happy 4th birthday to Ozzy! 🎉
Our prehensile-tailed porcupine celebrated with a special cake this weekend. It was made with items from his normal diet and topped with yams, peppers, spinach, peanut butter, and popcorn.
Our prehensile-tailed porcupine celebrated with a special cake this weekend. It was made with items from his normal diet and topped with yams, peppers, spinach, peanut butter, and popcorn.
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happy 4th birthday to Ozzy! 🎉
Our prehensile-tailed porcupine celebrated with a special cake this weekend. It was made with items from his normal diet and topped with yams, peppers, spinach, peanut butter, and popcorn.
Our prehensile-tailed porcupine celebrated with a special cake this weekend. It was made with items from his normal diet and topped with yams, peppers, spinach, peanut butter, and popcorn.
🐸 Don’t let the name fool you: the Amazon milk frog doesn’t make milk; it produces a protective secretion that is toxic to predators.
📸: Zookeeper Murphy
📸: Zookeeper Murphy
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🐸 Don’t let the name fool you: the Amazon milk frog doesn’t make milk; it produces a protective secretion that is toxic to predators.
📸: Zookeeper Murphy
📸: Zookeeper Murphy
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CONGRATULATIONS ZOO BOISE on this perfect porcupine
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
CONGRATULATIONS ZOO BOISE on this perfect porcupine
Introducing Ozzy! This prehensile-tailed porcupine, Zoo Boise's newest resident, is already becoming a star. 🌠
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Introducing Ozzy! This prehensile-tailed porcupine, Zoo Boise's newest resident, is already becoming a star. 🌠
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy.
📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S
Picture-perfect Pumori!
It's definitely red panda season at Zoo Boise. 🍂🌡️
📷: Male Himalayan red panda by zookeeper Kristen
It's definitely red panda season at Zoo Boise. 🍂🌡️
📷: Male Himalayan red panda by zookeeper Kristen
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Picture-perfect Pumori!
It's definitely red panda season at Zoo Boise. 🍂🌡️
📷: Male Himalayan red panda by zookeeper Kristen
It's definitely red panda season at Zoo Boise. 🍂🌡️
📷: Male Himalayan red panda by zookeeper Kristen
👑 Looking majestic as ever!
The grey crowned crane’s golden “crown” isn’t just for looks. These birds perform elaborate dances to communicate and strengthen bonds.
📷: Nicole
The grey crowned crane’s golden “crown” isn’t just for looks. These birds perform elaborate dances to communicate and strengthen bonds.
📷: Nicole
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
👑 Looking majestic as ever!
The grey crowned crane’s golden “crown” isn’t just for looks. These birds perform elaborate dances to communicate and strengthen bonds.
📷: Nicole
The grey crowned crane’s golden “crown” isn’t just for looks. These birds perform elaborate dances to communicate and strengthen bonds.
📷: Nicole
No tricks, only treats at Zoo Boise. 🎃👻 Sandwiches aren't on the menu for our African wild dogs today... so how about a six-foot tall witch enrichment full of meat! Happy Halloween!
🛠️: Enrichment by zoo volunteer Misty
Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.
🛠️: Enrichment by zoo volunteer Misty
Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.
October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No tricks, only treats at Zoo Boise. 🎃👻 Sandwiches aren't on the menu for our African wild dogs today... so how about a six-foot tall witch enrichment full of meat! Happy Halloween!
🛠️: Enrichment by zoo volunteer Misty
Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.
🛠️: Enrichment by zoo volunteer Misty
Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.
Another Small Animal Kingdom highlight:
With over 1,000 square feet of space, we welcome our meerkat family of five to a dynamic, all-new home! They can now spend time in three different areas: a fun, outdoor yard and two furnished, temperature-controlled dayrooms.
With over 1,000 square feet of space, we welcome our meerkat family of five to a dynamic, all-new home! They can now spend time in three different areas: a fun, outdoor yard and two furnished, temperature-controlled dayrooms.
October 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Another Small Animal Kingdom highlight:
With over 1,000 square feet of space, we welcome our meerkat family of five to a dynamic, all-new home! They can now spend time in three different areas: a fun, outdoor yard and two furnished, temperature-controlled dayrooms.
With over 1,000 square feet of space, we welcome our meerkat family of five to a dynamic, all-new home! They can now spend time in three different areas: a fun, outdoor yard and two furnished, temperature-controlled dayrooms.
They may look like house cats, but sand cats are fearless predators! Our sand cats both now live in the brand-new TLC Foundation Small Cat Hideaway.
Over 800 gallons of sandy substrate were spread through their habitats for the cats to enjoy digging and playing in!
📷: Male Simba by keeper Brooke
Over 800 gallons of sandy substrate were spread through their habitats for the cats to enjoy digging and playing in!
📷: Male Simba by keeper Brooke
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
They may look like house cats, but sand cats are fearless predators! Our sand cats both now live in the brand-new TLC Foundation Small Cat Hideaway.
Over 800 gallons of sandy substrate were spread through their habitats for the cats to enjoy digging and playing in!
📷: Male Simba by keeper Brooke
Over 800 gallons of sandy substrate were spread through their habitats for the cats to enjoy digging and playing in!
📷: Male Simba by keeper Brooke
Get to know Nile crocodile Pandora and one of her common behaviors:
She enjoys 'soaking up rays' by basking in the sun or under lights to regulate body temp. Crocodiles also don't have sweat glands, so you may see Pandora with her mouth open. This gaping helps crocs release heat.
📷: Keeper Murphy
She enjoys 'soaking up rays' by basking in the sun or under lights to regulate body temp. Crocodiles also don't have sweat glands, so you may see Pandora with her mouth open. This gaping helps crocs release heat.
📷: Keeper Murphy
October 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Get to know Nile crocodile Pandora and one of her common behaviors:
She enjoys 'soaking up rays' by basking in the sun or under lights to regulate body temp. Crocodiles also don't have sweat glands, so you may see Pandora with her mouth open. This gaping helps crocs release heat.
📷: Keeper Murphy
She enjoys 'soaking up rays' by basking in the sun or under lights to regulate body temp. Crocodiles also don't have sweat glands, so you may see Pandora with her mouth open. This gaping helps crocs release heat.
📷: Keeper Murphy
Lion Ahsoka found a surprise in her yard: pumpkins! 🎃 But she wasn't interested in destroying 'em, she just wanted to kick and carry 'em around.
See more Zoo Boise residents receive Halloween enrichment treats on Saturday and Sunday for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
See more Zoo Boise residents receive Halloween enrichment treats on Saturday and Sunday for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lion Ahsoka found a surprise in her yard: pumpkins! 🎃 But she wasn't interested in destroying 'em, she just wanted to kick and carry 'em around.
See more Zoo Boise residents receive Halloween enrichment treats on Saturday and Sunday for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
See more Zoo Boise residents receive Halloween enrichment treats on Saturday and Sunday for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
Meet prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy! He moved to Zoo Boise just in time for the Small Animal Kingdom's reopening.
Starting TODAY, visit Ozzy and get reintroduced to many favorite zoo residents when we celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined Small Animal Kingdom!
📷: Maintenance staff Ash
Starting TODAY, visit Ozzy and get reintroduced to many favorite zoo residents when we celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined Small Animal Kingdom!
📷: Maintenance staff Ash
October 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Meet prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy! He moved to Zoo Boise just in time for the Small Animal Kingdom's reopening.
Starting TODAY, visit Ozzy and get reintroduced to many favorite zoo residents when we celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined Small Animal Kingdom!
📷: Maintenance staff Ash
Starting TODAY, visit Ozzy and get reintroduced to many favorite zoo residents when we celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined Small Animal Kingdom!
📷: Maintenance staff Ash
Enjoying more pumpkin enrichment! Today, the olive baboons received early Halloween treats. 🎃
Many more Zoo Boise residents will be getting goodies this Saturday and Sunday during Boo at the Zoo!
🎥: Olive baboons Cleo, Sukari, and Quinn
Many more Zoo Boise residents will be getting goodies this Saturday and Sunday during Boo at the Zoo!
🎥: Olive baboons Cleo, Sukari, and Quinn
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Enjoying more pumpkin enrichment! Today, the olive baboons received early Halloween treats. 🎃
Many more Zoo Boise residents will be getting goodies this Saturday and Sunday during Boo at the Zoo!
🎥: Olive baboons Cleo, Sukari, and Quinn
Many more Zoo Boise residents will be getting goodies this Saturday and Sunday during Boo at the Zoo!
🎥: Olive baboons Cleo, Sukari, and Quinn
Toogle loves carving pumpkins! 🎃
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Toogle loves carving pumpkins! 🎃
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.
🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment
Olive baboon Quinn is fully in Halloween mode with his pumpkin enrichment! 🎃
📷: Nicole
📷: Nicole
October 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Olive baboon Quinn is fully in Halloween mode with his pumpkin enrichment! 🎃
📷: Nicole
📷: Nicole
Caturday! Servals are sometimes called the "giraffe cat" thanks to their uniquely long necks, long legs, and black spots. They also have the largest ears of any cat.
📷: Serval Scout by zookeeper Murphy
📷: Serval Scout by zookeeper Murphy
October 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Caturday! Servals are sometimes called the "giraffe cat" thanks to their uniquely long necks, long legs, and black spots. They also have the largest ears of any cat.
📷: Serval Scout by zookeeper Murphy
📷: Serval Scout by zookeeper Murphy