Out of Africa, Into Zoo Boise

Friends of Zoo Boise has launched the Out of Africa, Into Zoo Boise Capital Campaign that will create a lasting and extraordinary legacy for the Treasure Valley community – the creation of an African Plains exhibit.

The Out of Africa, Into Zoo Boise capital campaign to this $2.8 million exhibit will include an African village, two major exhibit areas for lions, giraffes and zebras, and three smaller ones for lemurs, rock hyrax and weaver birds. The African Plains exhibit will encompass 3 of the zoos 11 acres, including the only remaining undeveloped ground, enabling Zoo Boise to expand our educational programs and fulfill the zoo’s master plan through the creation of three distinct geographic areas – Africa, Asia and the Americas.

The African Plains exhibit will be unlike any other exhibit at Zoo Boise or in the state of Idaho. It will be the first time the zoo has integrated aspects of other cultures into the zoo with the creation of the African village. The village will serve as a stage where we can introduce zoo visitors to the traditions, customs, economics and arts of East Africa.

Want to learn more about the Out of Africa, Into Zoo Boise campaign?  Watch our campaign video!

You can help bring Africa to Zoo Boise! Call our Development Office today, at 208-384-4125 x202, to learn more about the African Plains exhibit and to make a donation today.

Friends of Zoo Boise greatly appreciates the support of all of our donors and the Out of Africa, Into Zoo Boise Campaign Committee.