We really enjoyed Boise and it pains me to give anything there a less than stellar review, but the zoo was just ok. Granted, we were there in February so lots of animals were indoors or not on display, but it didn't seem that it would have made a huge difference to go in Summer. It was clean enough, no complaints there. The one saving grace was the prairie dog exhibit - my son enjoyed going into the little tunnel and popping his head up to see the dogs right in front of his face. And husband and I got a kick out of the photo ops. However, our zoo here in Seattle is far superior.
You are wrong. I know though . .Boise=Zoo . .its true! It is small . . .but dang, they put on a good show for the price. The kids will love it. You can do it in under two hours if you don't eat. Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Ohhhhh, and giraffes too!
I decdided to go to the Boise Zoo and to take some photos. Since it was clody and overcast on a working day there where only a handful amount of visitors so practically had the whole place to myself. A few of the exhibits were about and I noticed they were well fed and the conditions were very good. Small zoo but just nice to spend a lot of time and whilst I was there the sun showed up for about an hour and half and I also met some off the keepers who were very informative. All up pleasant day
Not many animals, food selection was not varied and the bathrooms were gross. The penguins habitat was interesting. The zebras were interesting as well.
Even though it's small Zoo Boise is great value when you have small children. The layout is good for seeing everything without doing a lot of backtracking. Concessions are expensive though. Bring your own water! The carousel only costs a dollar, though. Best time to visit will be when the butterfly exhibit opens again.
Lots of fun to be had here. Well laid out and easy to get around, great if you have someone who has difficulty with mobility. Make sure you feed the Giraffes!
Nice enclosures. Friendly staff. They do a lot for conservation and the environment. They have great educational information on the animals.
We travelled to the Zoo one "warmish" afternoon with my niece.The animals were well cared for and the exhibits nicely put together, We were particularly fond of the kick she got out of the dinosaur regalia throughout the park.
Zoo Boise is well run, clean, friendly and provides a great place for discovery, learning and relaxing. For visiting friends and family, it can't be beat.If you're a business looking for a cool venue for your next client appreciation event, chat up the folks at Zoo Boise. They can help you arrange just the ticket!
While a zoo rarely disappoints the young children, the Boise Zoo is likely to be a disappointment for most adults. It is a very small zoo and though the animals look to be very well tended there is nothing truly special about this small-city zoo in my humble opinion. The place could use an upgrade and an exhibit that is unique to make it worth spending the money on.