Hey...It's a Zoo In Here!
Posted by Kevin Hughes on Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at 3:55pm.
From water skiing, to horseback riding there are so many activities that the whole family can enjoy. For animal lovers, a trip to Zoo Boise (located not far from many Boise communities), will turn your animal senses loose! The zoo has opened a new exhibit this year called “Animals of the Pampas”. Several of these interesting species will be housed in this new exhibit, including:
- Giant Anteater – This odd-looking animal can grow to over 100 pounds with a tongue that can stretch for almost two feet!
- Rhea – This large flightless bird looks a lot like an ostrich or emu. It can weigh upwards of 80 pounds, and even though it cannot fly, it uses its wings like sails when it runs.
- Kinkajou – Any one who has been freaked out by a raccon rumaging through the backyard of their Boise home can visit its cousin, the kinkajou, at the zoo. This little guy likes to eat ripe fruit, and like its North American kin it’s nocturnal, preferring to sleep during the day and prowl at night.
- Maned wolf – This creature looks like a long-legged fox. This rare species ranges from two to four feet in height and can weigh up to 75 pounds. The maned wolf has a dark patch of fur on the back of its neck from which it gets its name.
- Visiting hours in the summer are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Admission - $4.25 for children ages 4-11, $4.50 for seniors 62 and older and $7 for guests ages 12-61. Children 3 and under are free.
- A limited supply of wheelchairs are available at the front gate at no charge.
- Strollers and wagons can be rented at the gift shop to help families with small children get around easier.
Zoo History
This zoo has called Boise home since 1916 when it received a gift of some rare birds from a local club and inherited a chimpanzee from a traveling circus. Over time, the zoo grew, but in the early 1960s, it was in danger of being closed due to neglect.The Idaho Zoological Society was formed (now known as the Friends of Zoo Boise), to help preserve this local treasure. This non-profit Society created several programs to raise public awareness and secure funds to make improvements to the zoo.
In September 2002, through the extensive efforts of the Society, the zoo received the prestigious accreditation with the American Zoo & Aquarium Association (AZA) and now boasts more than 280 animals to delight all those living in the Boise, Idaho real estate.
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