With 400-plus residents representing 110 species, “The Best Little Zoo in the West” has a full flock of activities and events throughout the summer. For more information on the fun, visit www.idahofallszoo.org, or call 612-8552.
Children’s Birthday Parties: A two-hour party package covers 10 children, two adults and exclusive use of the Children’s Zoo Party gazebo, including picnic tables.
Package Price: $85
Daytime Events: Includes two-hour rental of the Tent on the Green, a visit from the Animal Ambassadors and discounted zoo admission for up to 60 guests.
Package Price: $145 + zoo admissions
Private Evening Events: Enjoy all the benefits of the daytime package, plus an Animal Encounters show and a fully-staffed Children’s Zoo for your group.
Package Price: $480 + zoo admission
Summer Zoo Schedule
July 11 (1 – 4 p.m.)
Frontier Day: Learn about our Western heritage and why it is important to us all.
July 17 (6:30 – 9 p.m.)
Wines in the Wild: Enjoy a late summer evening tasting wines while watching the animals.
July 24 and August 28
Date Nights: Bring your special someone for a fun evening at the Zoo!
August 2
Enrichment Day: See how our zookeepers enrich the lives of our animals with a variety of activities throughout the day.
August 3
Seniors’ Day: Free admission for seniors 62 and over. Sponsored by Lincoln Court.
August 29
Community Appreciation Day: In conjunction with Community Fest, get free admission for every nonperishable food donation to the Idaho Falls Food Bank, or a $1 donation to go toward the Zoo’s Education Complex.
September 11
Zoo Brews: A fundraiser hosted by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society at the Idaho Falls Zoo. Enjoy a late summer evening tasting beers while watching the animals.
Source: Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation