Renting the Zoo
Looking for a wild place to host your next private party or corporate event? Look no further! Zoo Boise is available for private group rentals, after regular operating hours.
What better way to celebrate with family and friends or thank your employees than to open up Zoo Boise for them after hours? Add in great food and exciting activities and you have an event sure to be remembered by all.
Zoo Boise is available to rent in the evenings, from April 15 through September 30 (5:30-9:00) except Monday and Tuesday evenings.
The African Plains Exhibit is available for smaller groups, year round.
For reservations or further information please call 208-384-4260 x 205 or send an email.
2010 Rental Fees
Group Size
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Cost
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Notes
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0-99 visitors
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$ 550
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Includes African Plains Exhibit only
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100-399 visitors
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$1100
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400-599 visitors
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$1600
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600-1000 visitors
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$2200
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1000+
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please contact zoo
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Options
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Amenity
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Cost
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Notes
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Animal Presentation
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$150
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Carousel Rides
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$275 up to 400 visitors
$375 more than 400 visitors
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only available with rental of entire zoo
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Conservation Cruise Rides
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$275 up to 400 visitors
$375 more than 400 visitors
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available May 1 through Oct. 15
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Cotton Candy-Pop Corn
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$175( 50 bags of each -100 bags total) $350 (100 bags of each)
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Alcohol Permit
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$10
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Generator
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$75
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Amplified Sound Permit
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$50
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must follow Zoo Boise's amplified sound protocols
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Rental price includes admission to Zoo Boise, conservation fee, parking, use of stage, public address system, microphone/speaker system, and security. The Zootique gift shop and Simplot Education Center will also be open during rentals. Rentals of the entire zoo do include use of 30 picnic tables, but other tables or chairs must be rented.
If food and beverages are desired, Taste of the Wild Catering, Zoo Boise's preferred caterer, must be used. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.
Taste of the Wild Catering Menu
For more information please contact 384-4260 x205.