Private Animal Experiences

Zoo Boise offers a variety of private animal experiences. There is sure to be one that piques your interest and fits your schedule. These experiences also make great gifts for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any special occasion.

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Book at Least one week In Advance

All private animal experiences must be booked at least one week in advance and are subject to availability.

Private Animal Experiences:

Multi Animal Feeding

$60

Observation of multiple animals receiving their daily meals.
Available at 10AM and 3PM daily, depending on animal group:

Cost – $60 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – No

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Sand Cat Training Experience

$35

Observation of a sand cat training session.
Available any day at 9:30AM:

Cost – $35 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – No

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Anteater Feeding

$30

A chance to feed one of our anteaters.
Available at 4:15PM daily:

Cost – $30 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – Yes

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Reptile Experience

$35

Meet and learn about our reptile ambassador collection.
Available Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 11AM or 3PM and Saturday at 3PM.

Cost – $35 first person, $20 each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – Possible
Feeding – No

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Giraffe Experience

$35

A chance to feed the giraffes.
Available starting in May.

Cost – $35 first person, $20 each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – Yes

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Snow Leopard Experience

$60

Observation of a snow leopard training session.
Available any day (October – May) at 9:30AM.

Cost – $60 first person, $20 each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – No

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Lion Experience

$60

Observation of a lion training session.
Available at 9:30AM daily. Subject to staff availability.

Cost – $60 for first person, $20 for each additional person (fees are required for ages 3+)
Touching – No
Feeding – No

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Private Animal Experience Rules & Guidelines

Private Animal Experiences must be booked at least 1 week in advance.
If necessary, Private Animal Experiences may be cancelled or rescheduled by zoo staff based upon animal needs. If cancelled by the zoo, a full refund will be issued.
Private Animal Experiences are nonrefundable, but may be rescheduled with a 24 hour notice.
Gift certificates may be purchased on our online store.
Zoo admission is not included with Private Animal Experiences and must be purchased separately

Only one Private Animal Experience can be booked per day.
Waivers are required for some experiences.
Pictures are welcomed, so bring your cameras!
At least one paid adult is required to accompany all children under the age of 18.

When you register for a class or program with the Zoo Boise/City of Boise, this Personal Release Statement is implied: I understand that the registered activities and services may have an element of hazard or inherent danger and I take full responsibility for my actions and physical condition. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Friends of Zoo Boise, Zoo Boise, the City of Boise and its employees from any liability loss, cost, or expense (including attorney’s fees, medical, and ambulance costs) that I may incur while participating in the activities at the zoo. I give my consent to use any photographs or videotape taken of me in future promotional or marketing materials.