Spooky Safari (21+)

Thursday, October 306 – 8PM21+ event$25SOLD OUT  All Hallows’ Eve for adults! Don your creature costumes, invite your crew, and celebrate Halloween by seeing Zoo Boise in a new light after dark. Embark with us on a guided afterhours tour to see our animals and their nig......More

Thursday, October 306 – 8PM21+ event$25SOLD OUT  All Hallows’ Eve for adults! Don your creature costumes, invite your crew, and celebrate Halloween by seeing Zoo Boise in a new light after dark. Embark with us on a guided afterhours tour to see our animals and their nighttime behaviors once the zoo is closed. Whoo whoo gets wild at twilight? Beer, cider, and wine will be available for purchase. Registration/payment required.Cost: $25 per person.Must be 21+ to attend.   Zoo Boise education programs are sponsored by:

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702, United States

Paint with Penguins (18+)

Saturday, November 1, 20253:30 – 5:30PM$100 per person  SOLD OUTEver wondered how penguins paint? Find out during a special afternoon at Zoo Boise for a paint and sip with Magellanic penguins. Paint a background and enjoy drinks and snacks while being treated to a zooke......More

Saturday, November 1, 20253:30 – 5:30PM$100 per person  SOLD OUTEver wondered how penguins paint? Find out during a special afternoon at Zoo Boise for a paint and sip with Magellanic penguins. Paint a background and enjoy drinks and snacks while being treated to a zookeeper chat and tour. Then watch as the penguins add their personal touch to your art! Snacks, soft drinks, and wine are included. Photo ID is required for alcoholic beverages. For ages 18+.

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702, United States

Meet the Staff Saturday

Saturday, November 82-3PMAre you interested in or curious about a zoo career? Meet Zoo Boise staff members and learn about different roles at the zoo and what it takes to keep the zoo running. This is a FREE one-hour informational session aimed at teens. Registration is......More

Saturday, November 82-3PMAre you interested in or curious about a zoo career? Meet Zoo Boise staff members and learn about different roles at the zoo and what it takes to keep the zoo running. This is a FREE one-hour informational session aimed at teens. Registration is required. This event does NOT include admission to the zoo.Enter through the old gift shop door. (Look for signage near front gate.)

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702, United States

Paint with Penguins (18+)

Saturday, November 22, 20253:30 – 5:30PM$100 per person  SOLD OUTEver wondered how penguins paint? Find out during a special afternoon at Zoo Boise for a paint and sip with Magellanic penguins. Paint a background and enjoy drinks and snacks while being treated to a zook......More

Saturday, November 22, 20253:30 – 5:30PM$100 per person  SOLD OUTEver wondered how penguins paint? Find out during a special afternoon at Zoo Boise for a paint and sip with Magellanic penguins. Paint a background and enjoy drinks and snacks while being treated to a zookeeper chat and tour. Then watch as the penguins add their personal touch to your art! Snacks, soft drinks, and wine are included. Photo ID is required for alcoholic beverages. For ages 18+.

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702, United States

Closed for Thanksgiving

Zoo Boise is closed on Thursday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.Happy Thanksgiving from your wild friends at Zoo Boise!  (Zoo Boise is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.)

Zoo Boise, 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise, ID, 83702, United States