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Zoo Boise

It's a convenient, easy-to-reach, change-of-pace kind of place-clean, green and surprising.

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Boulevard of the Cats - It is here, not Paris, that you see The Boulevard of Cats beneath shade trees that lead to fountains and ponds.

Wild Animals - Over 100 different types of animals on the 10-acre estate of wide-varied plant life, waterways, educational center, cafe and gift shop.

A Tail for a Scarf - The longer the cat tail, the steeper its natural terrain. That's why the zoo's snow leopard-the Ghost of the Himalayas has an unusually long tail as a "balancing rod" & as a "scarf" for its throat against cold.

We also feature: Moose, black bear, grizzlies, Andean condors, 2 bald eagles, zebra, otters, weasels, beavers, bighorn sheep and so much more.

Hours:Open daily from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Location:Zoo Boise is located in Julia Davis Park. Close to downtown Boise, enter either off Capitol Blvd at Battery St or off Myrtle St at 3rd Ave.

Location: c/o Boise Parks Dept, 1104 Royal Blvd, Boise Idaho 83706 Telephone 208-384-4260 Fax 208-384-4127

Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Boise) Affordable Pet Clinic
(Boise) Birds of Prey Expeditions
(Nampa) Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
(Dixie) Dixie Outfitters
(Boise) Ewing Animal Hospital
(Boise) Idaho Capital City Kennel Club

Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.

03/13 Coming to The Boise area
Boise Bird Festival Meridian ID April27 Come and learn more about Idaho's birds with short bird walks, educational and interactive booths, workshops and demonstrations on a variety of topics from bird identification and backyard feeding to wild bird photography.
Sun Valley Wellness Festival Ketchum ID May23-27 The Sun Valley Wellness Festival is an annual gathering of the top speakers and practitioners of mind-body-spirit and environmental wellness. Presented by the Sun Valley Wellness Institute, our mission is to inspire positive change.
National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest and Festival Weiser ID June17-22 Idaho's premier fiddler's contest is back with all the fun and celebration throughout Weiser. Parades, fiddle contest, food and arts vendors and much more.
NorthWest RibFest Eagle ID June27-30 The RibFest is a wonderful opportunity for businesses to show their support for Help Idaho and the community. With 100,000 visitors expected during the three-day event, it's an excellent brand building opportunity as well.
The Lavender Merchant Lavender Festival Kuna ID July15-16 Come visit the lavender field in full bloom, pick a bouquet of lavender and experience the perfume and beauty of this captivating herb. Make and take a lavender bottle or paper lavender sachet. Handmade lavender products will be featured. While you are here, visit with other vendors selling their own special products.
Ponderosa Pine Relay Cascade ID July19-20 Distance is 194.89. A shorter sprint race from McCall to Cascade is 62.5 miles. Teams finish at Kelly's Whitewater Park in Cascade.