4.0Zoo Boise(619 reviews) - Everything I Want in a Zoo Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
I really enjoyed this zoo! I was nervous about going because of some of the negative reviews here, but I found that most of those negative comments were, to me at least, not true. The animals seemed well taken care of, and the enclosures seemed appropriate (it’s a zoo, the animals are going to be in enclosures!). We went first thing in the morning, so many of the animals were lively after having just eaten breakfast - while some of them we got to witness eating their breakfasts! We even had the cutest crane (her name was Claudia) do a dance for us! There are a lot of interactive exhibits as well, with opportunities to feed a couple of the animals, a butterfly garden, a petting zoo, and a fun playground for kids. The only thing I was somewhat disappointed about was that the boat ride was not open. Other than that, I had a really great time seeing and interacting with the animals.See more..
4.0Yellowstone Bear World(603 reviews) - Great place to visit. Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos
Idaho's #1 wildlife attraction. A drive through wildlife park featuring North American wildlife including: rocky mountain elk, bison, white-tail deer, rocky mountain goats, moose and of course american black bear, grizzly bear and gray wolves. Wildlife are free roaming in natural habitats as your drive through in the comfort and safety of your personal vehicle or RV. Park also includes: bear cub exhibit, interactive petting zoo, fish feeding deck, amusement rides, cafe and gift shop. Guided tours and bear cub feeding experiences also available.Open daily Mid-May through Mid-0ctober.See more..
4.5Idaho Falls Zoo(272 reviews) - Small but good! Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 10, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
With more than 300 individual animals representing 130 species from around the globe, the Idaho Falls Zoo is known as the "best little zoo in the west." The first zoo in Idaho to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Idaho Falls Zoo currently participates in over 40 Species Survival Plans.See more..
3.5Zoo Idaho(37 reviews) - A Work in Progress Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
We were told when we entered that the animals there were rescue animals. Some of the areas such as the Grizzly Bear, Elk and Coyote enclosures were very nice and gave the animals a little room to roam. Other animals such as the Black Bears and raccoons were in the old traditional small cages. This is why it is a work in progress, there is much that needs to be done. They have 25 acres and this has the possibility of being a good facility for rescue and rehabilitation of local animals but there is a lot to do. I really went between a 2 and 3 on this one but there is construction going on and I hope next year to see some improvement. The petting Zoo for children is nice to bring them to as well as the Aquatic center across the street.See more..
4.5Big Red's Barn(6 reviews) - Lots of fun critters to pet. Zoos
My wife and I heard about this petting zoo from some friends who had petted the baby otters -- and we had to visit. We loved the otter encounter, having 3 wiggly baby otters to pet and enjoy. The other animals, including the wallabies, were so much fun too. It was well worth the visit.See more..
Snake River Doodle's Petting Zoo(0 review) Spent < 1 hour Zoos We offer a fully interactive traveling petting zoo. We also offer private visits at our location by appointment. $1 entry fee. There you can pet and love on all of the animals. Come meet the smallest working therapy horse in the United States. We also have several rabbits, goats, miniature pig, geese, ducks, guinea pigs, a bearded dragon, a cat, a sulcate tortoise, and therapy dogs.See more..
