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Zoo Idaho's mission: Preserving Intermountain West wildlife and habitat through conservation and education. Then we move back to weekends, Sat.
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We place non-releasable wildlife, who otherwise would not survive. We are open Sat.-Sun. 10am-4pm until May 1st and then we are open 7 days a week, 9am-4pm until the first weekend in Sept. and Sun. 10am-4pm until Oct. 31

Zoo Idaho's mission: Preserving intermountain west wildlife and habitat through conservation and education. We place non-releasable wildlife that would otherwise not survive.

07/24/2024

Happy Wednesday! 😸
Due to veterinary procedures, Zoo Idaho will be opening at 10 am.
Hope to see y’all later ☀️

07/19/2024

🐾 Enrichment Day at Zoo Idaho is Tomorrow! 🐾

The black bears are eager for Enrichment Day, are you? 🐻

Join us tomorrow, July 20th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and see our incredible animals interacting with specially designed enrichment treats that stimulate their minds and bodies, promoting their overall well-being. 🍃

📍 Location: Zoo Idaho, 2900 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83204
🎟️ Cost: Free with purchase of regular admission

Bring your family for a day filled with fun and learning! Discover the importance of wildlife conservation and watch our animals at their most playful. Don't miss out on this exciting and educational event. See you there!

07/12/2024

🐾 Enrichment Day at Zoo Idaho! 🐾

We're excited to invite you to our Enrichment Day on Saturday, July 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM! Come and witness our amazing animals as they engage with enrichment treats designed to stimulate their minds and bodies, promoting their overall well-being. 🍃🐒

📍 Location: Zoo Idaho, 2900 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83204
🎟️ Cost: Free with admission

This is a perfect opportunity for a fun-filled family outing, where you can learn about wildlife conservation and see our animals at their playful best! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of excitement and education. 🦁🐻

07/10/2024

On today, Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 we will be opening late. Due to veterinary procedures, we will be opening doors at 10am. Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you later 😁🦉🐢🦬🦌🐍

06/12/2024

🌟 Ready to roar and pour? Join us at Zoo Idaho this Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for a wild evening of fun, food, and drinks! 🍻🐅
Get tickets at: https://zooidaho.org/events/roar-and-pour/

Zoo Idaho's mission is ‘Preserving Intermountain West wildlife and habitat through conservation and e

05/31/2024

05/30/2024

Zoo Summer Camps are filling up fast. Register now for the most fun you'll have all summer! Visit our webpage to see our summer camps options and register for class now.

05/29/2024

Due to the high demand of our Jr. Zookeeper Camp for ages 5-9 we have opened up another session! Jr. Zookeeper Camp for ages 10-13 still has spots open, register now before its full!
Follow the link below to register for our summer camps!

Half-day camps at Zoo Idaho provide children, ages 5–13, the opportunity to spend outdoor time learning about animals, zoos, and wildlife conservation.

05/22/2024

Wow!! Thanks so much to our volunteers with FOZI (Friends of Zoo Idaho) for giving the treehouse a much-needed spa treatment. If you haven't been out to the zoo lately make sure you check out the newly updated treehouse. A little birdie tells me you can get a good view of some of the critters from the top:).

05/21/2024

Come out and see us!

SCIENCE TRIVIA is tonight! 5/21 at 6:30 pm. Get your team together and get ready for a fun trivia night! Sign up here, all proceeds support Zoo Idaho - Pocatello.

https://events.humanitix.com/science-trivia

05/21/2024

Don't forget Science Trivia tonight at Jim Dandy's! Our theme this week is Geo-Science! Come have some fun and test your science knowledge! https://events.humanitix.com/science-trivia-may-geo-science

05/10/2024

Volunteers Wanted for the Roar & Pour Beer and Wine Walk! When you volunteer for a 1.5 hour shift you get free admission and souvenir cup for the event! We have starting shifts at 5:30 and Secondary shifts at 7:15. Bring a friend, pour some drinks, and then walk the zoo together. Follow this link or the QR code below. https://forms.gle/FEeRZzy4jZgZnKwt7
Don't want to volunteer? Buy Early Bird discount tickets online here https://events.humanitix.com/roar-and-pour-beer-and-wine-walk

04/24/2024

Need something fun to do this Sunday? Come join us for Untamed Art and create this cool little yard owl made from Upcycled Materials! This class includes a charcuterie brunch from Murphy's Charcuterie and is lead by an amazing local artist Amber Cook! Get your tickets here : https://events.humanitix.com/untamed-art

04/19/2024

Thanks to Friends of Zoo Idaho (FOZI) the new Bison/Pronghorn shelter structure is looking beautiful! If you are interested in finding ways to help out with zoo projects come join the Friends of Zoo Idaho on Thursdays from 3pm to 6pm at the zoo. For more information and to fill out an application visit: www.zooidaho.org/fozi

04/17/2024

What a beautiful sunset over the zoo wetlands yesterday!

04/15/2024

Hey Everyone! Science Trivia Night tomorrow has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Hope to see you all next month!

04/08/2024

Thank you to all of the brave folks who celebrated opening weekend with us! It was a cold one, with interesting weather, however, it's looking like the coming weekend is going to be a lot warmer. Come out to the zoo on Saturday and stretch out those winter legs!

04/06/2024

We're Open! Shoni, Athena, and Harvey are excited to see everyone after the long winter! We will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. (Last admission is at 3:30pm). Come see your favorite local residents!

03/12/2024

Thank you PocatelloGroceryOutlet for the awesome produce donation! The residents at Zoo Idaho thank you for your continued support almost weekly! Typically we enjoy using donations such as these for special animal enrichment!

03/09/2024

Harvey and Berta want to remind you to turn your clocks forward for day light savings on March 10th!

03/08/2024

Happy International Women's Day! According to Zippia.com 65% of all zookeepers are women. Here at Zoo Idaho, 7 of our 10 staff are women. Thanks to all the amazing women who have worked at Zoo Idaho to make it a great place for our community!

02/16/2024

Come test your science knowledge and engineering skills at Science Trivia Night! Visit the event page for more details here: https://fb.me/e/143g9J9Na

02/14/2024

Trumpeter Swans form pair bonds that stay together through the year, moving together as migratory partners. They are believed to mate for life.

02/12/2024

Studies show that cows will forge close relationships with another cow and can form lifelong friendships. Essentially - Cows have best friends! Don't forget your best friend tomorrow during !

02/10/2024

Beavers spend as much time bonding with their life partners as they do building dams! Have you ever seen a beaver or beaver dam when camping or hiking in the area around Pocatello?

02/08/2024

Did you know that Sandhill Cranes call out in unison, stick close together and often synchronize their movements? 😍

02/01/2024

Sinbad says hello!

01/30/2024

It might be warming up, but Ms. Buford wants to stay in her cozy hut. We will have to wait until Friday to see how long winter is going to last this year.

Address

2900 S 2nd Avenue
Pocatello, ID
83204

Telephone

+12082346264

Website

http://www.zooidaho.org/

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Antler fun!

Who doesn't love a snowman? Especially when it is full of tastey tidbits! Shoni totally loved hers #snowman #Grizzlies #pocatello

This little trash panda loves to use her superpowered sensory hands to find delicious treats! #raccoonlife #trashpandas #nativewildlife

This crazy girl loves to hide her nuts and generally do squirrelly things all day! Here is a rare look at lunch time. #easternfoxsquirrel #squirrel #pocatello

Sinbad getting weighed in! 176 lbs! Healthy Kitty!

🐻-y cool video

Our raccoons love getting their hands on some live fish! Raccoons feeling sensations increase when wet so raccoons are often seen "washing" there food before eating.

Science Trivia is the third Tuesday of the month Jim Dandy Brewing 6:30pm

Laverne loves to run with our guests! Come visit her on your next visit to the zoo!

What part do you think is her favorite?

Stripes has been with Zoo Idaho since 1991. She is a coastal grizzly bear, which are larger than the inland grizzlies that call Idaho home. Most grizzly bears in the wild only live 20-25 years but in captivity they can live mich longer. Happy Birthday Stripes!

Happy Birthday Stripes

Enjoying her birthday cake!

Join us Sunday for Untamed Art! Mark Daniels will be teaching encaustics. We have a few tickets left and sales end at 5pm today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/476640132467

Getting ready for Poke Fest

Sinbad exhibiting his stalking skills and making sure no strollers disrupt his day 😜

Badger fun for your Thursday!

Just enjoying a snack!

Sinbad loves to observe our visitors! Come out and visit with him!

Enjoying a lovely snack this fine morning! #raccoonlife

$100 from 500 our annual campaign is up and running. Check out what Peter, our Zooper Intendant has to say! Donate here: https://zooidaho.org/support/annual-campaign/

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Zoo Idaho

Zoo Idaho’s season opening date is not set yet as we continue to follow recommendations from Governor Little and the CDC on social distancing and preventing the transfer of COVID-19. We will be open throughout the winter for special events and education classes only. School outreaches can be booked throughout the year. You can book private events or school field trips at anytime! Zoo Idaho's mission is ‘Preserving Intermountain West wildlife and habitat through conservation and education’. The Zoo started in 1932 as a small exotic facility with one raccoon and chimpanzee. During the mid-70s the zoo committed to exhibiting only indigenous species of the Intermountain West. As the zoo transitioned it developed a strong relationship with the Idaho Fish and Game and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire animals that could no longer thrive within the wild. The zoo, in a sense, became a sanctuary. Starting in 2014, Zoo Idaho has placed significant emphasis on conservation and education. Education programs increased throughout the Pocatello. Zoo Idaho works with public & private organizations to develop projects and exhibits focusing on Idaho conservation. We currently provide programming to approx 10,000 people a year.