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Idaho Falls Zoo Located inside Tautphaus Park, Idaho Falls Zoo is the "best little zoo in the west!" The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
(2027)

Idaho Falls Zoo maintains a collection of over 330 animals representing 120 species from 6 continents around the world. The purpose of the City’s social media sites is to communicate matters of public interest concerning city news, programs and activities and to create a space for open interaction. We welcome public comment and invite engagement in civil conversation. All postings by visitors to the site are public record as defined by the Idaho Public Records Law and are subject to public disclosure and retention under the City’s record retention policy. Comments will not be edited or deleted by City personnel. City personnel are not obligated to respond to every message or comment posted on social media pages. Phone calls (208-612-8235) or emails to City personnel are the preferred method of communication. For more information, see the City’s Social Media Recommendations of Use which can be found on our website at www.idahofallsidaho.gov.

10/23/2026

You don't have to change everything at once. Start with one small swap, like carrying a reusable water bottle or bag, and build from there.

Conservation doesn't always look like a big action. Sometimes, it starts with what we choose to do every day.

Horns aren’t just for the boys! Navajo-Churro sheep can grow horns whether they’re male or female. All four of our sheep...
10/22/2026

Horns aren’t just for the boys!

Navajo-Churro sheep can grow horns whether they’re male or female. All four of our sheep are girls, but only two have horns!

Patricia, Melba, Agnes & Wanda are a good reminder that you can’t always tell by looking.

10/21/2026

It’s not about performing tricks or entertaining a crowd. It’s about helping people make a connection with wildlife. Ambassador animals give us an opportunity to learn about their species, understand their individual stories, and better appreciate the challenges
facing wildlife in the wild.

Their experiences can help educate people, and that understanding can inspire people to care about and protect wildlife.

10/20/2026

It can look like a snake simply left its skin behind, but there's a lot happening before that happens.

And yes, humans are constantly shedding skin too. We just don't get to leave behind one giant, snake-shaped version of ourselves.

10/19/2026

It’s been a BIG year at the Zoo!

From welcoming new animals to opening brand-new spaces, there’s been a lot to celebrate in 2026.

Log Hut Café opened at Funland
Calixto & Gracie the Hyacinth Macaws Joined our Zoo family
Four new pelicans arrived: Short Stop, Herman & Vader
Deemak joined us as our new sloth bear
Lenny became our newest snow leopard
We welcomed four Navajo-Churro sheep: Patricia, Melba, Agnes & Wanda
Guests got their first look at Shiloh the fossa in Islands
Our nēnēs joined the Islands exhibit!
We opened our new Islands exhibit

So many new faces, new experiences and special moments. ❤️

Thanks for being part of another memorable year at the Zoo!

We sure had a lot to celebrate this year! 2026 brought some pretty exciting new faces to the Zoo, Lenny the snow leopard...
10/18/2026

We sure had a lot to celebrate this year!

2026 brought some pretty exciting new faces to the Zoo, Lenny the snow leopard, Deemak the sloth bear, Patricia, Melba, Agnes and Wanda the Navajo-Churro sheep, and Calixto and Gracie, our two new hyacinth macaws.

We also welcomed four new pelicans: Short Stop, Herman and Vader!

And that wasn’t all. We opened Islands, gave guests their first chance to meet Shiloh the fossa in her new home, and opened the Log Hut Café at Funland.

So many new faces, new experiences and new memories made this year. ❤️

As Boo at the Zoo Nights wraps up, there’s still time to enjoy the lights! All the lights and decorations are up and rea...
10/17/2026

As Boo at the Zoo Nights wraps up, there’s still time to enjoy the lights!

All the lights and decorations are up and ready to enjoy without the vendors and event activities of Boo at the Zoo. If you’re looking for a calmer, more relaxed evening stroll through the zoo, come enjoy the lights at your own pace!

Monday & Tuesday, October 19 & 20

6:00–8:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

10/16/2026

Something’s brewing in the Islands Exhibit…
What do frogs have to do with potions? There’s only one way to find out!
Visit this activity at Boo at the Zoo to discover the connection between frogs, conservation, and a little Halloween magic.
Find us in the back of the Islands exhibit during Boo at the Zoo!

10/16/2026

When you’re a Prevost’s squirrel and every surface is an opportunity for parkour.

Meet Buster, showing off some of the climbing, jumping, and scrambling that comes naturally to squirrels!

Honestly, we’re just impressed he makes it look this easy.

10/14/2026

Things are getting a little rowdy in the lemur habitat!

Play fighting is an important part of social behavior for ring-tailed lemurs.

Play fighting can help young lemurs practice movements and social skills they’ll use throughout their lives. It can also be a way for lemurs to interact, establish relationships, and burn off some energy.

During play, you’ll often see behaviors like chasing, wrestling, jumping, and quick changes in who is “winning.”

Address

2940 Carnival Way
Idaho Falls, ID
83402

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12086128552

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