Family Programs
Please explore our Family Programs, developed for children ages 6 and older with an adult:
Wild Family Weekend
Families and children will
have fascinating wildlife adventures this summer through programs that are both
educational and FUN at Zoo Boise! Each
program features a variety of activities that include animal close-up encounters,
hands-on activities, in-depth investigations, games, art projects, and perhaps
creating a diet or enrichment treat for a zoo animal.
Age group: For children ages 6 and older and an accompanying adult.Class cost per person:
Friends of Zoo Boise Annual Pass holders- $7.00
Boise residents - $9.00
All others - $12.00Registration Information:
To register for Zoo Boise
programs, contact Fort Boise Community Center at 384-4486. Registration for Friends of Zoo Boise annual
passholders is accepted by phone or walk-in only.
Registration for Boise residents begins on April 19 and for
all others on April 26. Please reference your preferred session's activity number when calling.
Wild Family
Weekend: Australia!
Adult + child (ages 6+)
Saturday, August 7
8:30-10:00 am
Activity Number: 8017.415
G’day mate! All you
sheilas & blokes are invited to join Zoo Boise for a continental breakfast
then head to the outback for the zoo’s Wallaby mob & Kookaburra exhibit
before opening time. Meet the zookeepers
who care for these animals and will provide them with a special morning treat!
Cost per person: FoZB annual passholder $7.00, Resident $9.00,
Others $12.00
To register, contact Fort Boise Community Center at 384-4486.
Family Snooze at
the Zoo Overnight
(Ages 7 to adult)
A memorable experience is sure to be had by those who
experience Snooze at the Zoo! Zoo guides
will provide your family with evening and early morning treks through the zoo
to investigate animals as well as their habitats, behavior, and care. Activities, games, art projects, and up-close
animal encounters are also part of the Snooze at the Zoo adventure. Evening snack, continental breakfast, and
outdoor sleeping area provided. Snooze at
the Zoo is for families with kids aged 7 to 11 and 1 adult chaperone to 4 kids. Children’s parent must be present throughout
the entire program. Details regarding
items to bring and food options will be sent to you one week prior to the
program.
Cost per person: Zoo Boise annual passholders $35,
Boise Residents $40, Others $45
To register, choose a Snooze at the Zoo theme from below,
then contact Fort Boise Communty Center at 384-4486.
Around the World
Friday, June 25, 6:00 pm – Saturday, June 26, 8:30 am
Activity Number 8080.411
Australia: Life Down Under
Friday, July 23, 6:00 pm – Saturday, July 24, 8:30 am
Activity Number 8080.413
Animal
Storytime
(Ages 3-6 and their parents)
Thursdays, 11:30
am
June - August
Zoo Boise Simplot Education
Center
Free with zoo
admission.
Join us for a short animal story. Then, explore animal artifacts or meet an
animal that is featured in the story of the day!