Idaho Falls Zoo

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).
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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 t

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🦇 Who's ready for Bat Night? We are!Last night, our education team, local bat biologists, and the Idaho Falls Zoo conser...
06/12/2026

🦇 Who's ready for Bat Night? We are!

Last night, our education team, local bat biologists, and the Idaho Falls Zoo conservation research team gathered to test-run the activities, presentations, and bat-watching experience that guests will enjoy during this unique after-hours event. Everything is ready, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Our first bat night of the summer is next week on June 17th!

Bat Night includes:
🔦 Games and hands-on activities for all ages
🦇 A presentation from a local bat biologist
🌙 An evening tour to watch and learn about the bats that use the zoo after dark
🔬 An opportunity to meet the zoo's bat research team and discover how the Idaho Falls Zoo is helping conserve bats across Idaho

Whether you're fascinated by wildlife, interested in conservation, or simply looking for a fun evening at the zoo, Bat Night is an experience you won't want to miss.

Register today: https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/1312/Bat-Night-at-the-Zoo

06/11/2026

Just a little Funland magic

Due to the high winds today, the zoo and Funland will be closed for the rest of the day.
06/10/2026

Due to the high winds today, the zoo and Funland will be closed for the rest of the day.

Due to the weather, Funland will be closed today. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for more fun once the weather i...
06/09/2026

Due to the weather, Funland will be closed today. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for more fun once the weather improves! Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon.

Your summer Friday plans just got better 🎶🍻The first Sippin’ Safari of the season is happening June 12 from 5:30–8:30 PM...
06/08/2026

Your summer Friday plans just got better 🎶🍻
The first Sippin’ Safari of the season is happening June 12 from 5:30–8:30 PM! Grab your friends and spend the evening enjoying live music, good food, cold drinks, and summer vibes at the zoo.

Beer available from Tap n’ Fill
Park Ave Grill + Kookaburra Café open during the event
Free soda available

Whether you’re here for the music, the atmosphere, or just a fun night out, this is one summer event you’ll want to be part of.

Presented by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society.

Purchase tickets now!
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4149

This week, we were honored to host a special Dream Night experience in partnership with Journeys DDA. 💙Dream Night provi...
06/07/2026

This week, we were honored to host a special Dream Night experience in partnership with Journeys DDA. 💙

Dream Night provides individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to enjoy the zoo in a calm, welcoming environment, complete with animal encounters, biofacts, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Journeys has spent more than 20 years supporting children, adults, and families across Idaho through developmental therapy and behavior intervention services. Their commitment to inclusion, independence, and community makes them an incredible partner.

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this evening so memorable. Events like these remind us that the zoo is for everyone, and we're proud to create meaningful opportunities for connection, learning, and wonder.

Thank you, Journeys, for allowing us to be part of such a special night! ✨

No screens. No staying inside. Just rides, food, laughs, and making summer memories at Funland ❤️
06/06/2026

No screens. No staying inside. Just rides, food, laughs, and making summer memories at Funland ❤️

06/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new Hyacinth Macaws, Cal & Gracie!

As a critically endangered species, Hyacinth Macaws play an important role in conservation efforts. Cal and Gracie are an approved breeding pair through the Species Survival Plan, helping support the long-term future of their species.

Be sure to stop by and say hello to these beautiful new arrivals!

If you’ve never met him before, this is fan-favorite Luke the river otter 🦦💙Luke lives with his best buddy Talon, and th...
06/05/2026

If you’ve never met him before, this is fan-favorite Luke the river otter 🦦💙

Luke lives with his best buddy Talon, and the two are young, playful, and always on the move! You can usually spot them swimming, splashing, and putting on a show for everyone watching!

Want to tell them apart?
Luke has a lighter neck and belly, while Talon is a bit darker!

You can also symbolically adopt animals like Luke through our Adopt a Wild Child program:
https://tpzs.info/wild-child

06/04/2026

For our Gibbons, it's arm day EVERYDAY!
Come see them swinging by next time you come to the zoo!

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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