Visiting Zoo Boise

Located in beautiful Julia Davis Park, in the heart of Downtown Boise, Zoo Boise is one of the most popular attractions in Southern Idaho as well as a living science facility that is home to over 201 animals from 83 various species. Zoo Boise is a community treasure where more than 365,000 annual visitors of all ages can learn about our natural world and the importance of protecting and preserving it for generations to come.

• The zoo is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the last admission at 4:30.  Summer hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, June 1 through Labor Day.
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• The zoo is located at 355 Julia Davis Dr in Julia Davis Park.  Do you need directions?
• There are three sets of restrooms in the zoo.  Please consult our zoo map.
• Drinking fountains are located next to the restrooms.  Please consult our zoo map.
• First aid is available at the front gate.
• Lost children (or adults) will be escorted to the front gate to be reunited with their groups.  If you lose a child in the zoo, please find a staff member for help in locating him/her.
• Lost & Found:  Any items found on zoo grounds will be taken to the front gate office. Please call 208-384-4260 x107.
• Strollers and wagons are available to rent at the Zootique gift shop.  Strollers are $3.00, wagons $4.00 and Safari Jeeps $5.00.
• Wheelchairs are available at no charge on a first come, first served basis.  Wheelchairs may be picked up at the front gate.
• Skateboards, bikes, roller skates and roller shoes are not permitted in Zoo Boise.  Bikes may be locked up in the racks outside of the front gate.
• No dogs are allowed in the zoo, except for Service dogs.
• For your safety, please stay on the public side of guard rails and ropes.  Do not attempt to touch any animals.  All wild animals can be dangerous.
• Please do not feed any animals.  To maintain their health, our residents are on strictly controlled diets.