Zoo Idaho offers the following special programs. Click the program icons below for more information. RESERVATIONS are required at least ONE WEEK in advance for most special programs and activities.
Special Programs
2022 Season
KidZ Only Winter SnooZzzz
Overnighter at the Zoo (Ages 6–12)
Canceled for January 2022
Jr. Zookeeper Days
Two-hour Classes for Children (Ages 5–13)
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Science Talks
Discussions with Scientists (All Ages)
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Climate Science Series
Presentations by Climate Experts (All Ages)
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Zoo-4-Tots
Preschool Program (Ages 2–5)
Friday, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2022
Friday, August 5, 12, and 19, 2022
Raptor Zone
Featuring Athena and Horus (All Ages)
Monday, June 6, 13, and 20, 2022
Monday, August 1, 8, and 15, 2022
Day Classes
Two-hour Classes for Children (Ages 5–13)
Wednesday, June 8, 15, and 22, 2022
Wednesday, August 3, 10, and 17, 2022
Summer Camps
Half-Day Camps Featuring Presentations, Activities, and More (Ages 5–13)
Monday–Thursday, June 27–30, 2022
Monday–Thursday, July 11–14, 2022
Monday–Thursday, July 18–21, 2022
Monday–Thursday, July 25–28, 2022
Microgreen Classes
Hour-long classes taught by the Idaho HealthCorps
Monday, August 1, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Monday, August 8, 2022
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Wild Winter Wildlife
Meet the Residents of Zoo Idaho (All Ages)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Birthday Bearnanza
Birthday Party at the Zoo
By Reservation