Reserving The Zoo
Zoo Boise is available for private rentals, after regular operating hours.
Event times are 5:30pm - 9:00pm Monday through Sunday, except all major holidays.
Reservation season is mid April to September.
Zoo Boise Rental Application
2007 Authorized Evening Vendors/Catering Companies
Zoo Boise In-House Catering
| FEES | Resident | Non-Resident |
Rental Participants 0-200 | $1283.50 | $1866.00 |
Rental Participants 201-400 | $1495.50 | $2194.50 |
Rental Participants 401-500 | $1723.50 | $2548.00 |
Rental Over 500 Participants added cost per person | $1851.00
+$1.00 per person over 500 | $2688.00
+$1.00 per person over 500 |
Zoo Stage 20'x24' | Included | Included |
Animal Presentation | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Additional Security Fee if alcohol is served. | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Dumpster Fee | Included | Included |
Amplified Sound Permit | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Beer/Wine Permit | $10.00 | $10.00 |
(Maximum of 1,000 people, additional fees may be applicable depending on event needs.)
PICNIC FACILITIES
Tables: Thirty - 6' seating tables
BBQ: None
Power: Available only at stage. Four -110v outlets
Water: Drinking fountains; one at restrooms inside front gate and one at restrooms by the pond.
OPTIONAL RENTAL AMENITIES
Animal Presentation - This option includes the Simplot Education Center being open for one hour during your event and features live animal presentations.
Carrousel Rides- This option will allow unlimited rides for your guests during your event from 6pm-8:30pm. Prices are based on the size of event.
Gift Cards for your guests from the Zootique Giftshop. These can be pre purchased as bonuses or raffle prizes. Please call 384-4260 ext 105 to purchase.
OTHER AMENITIES
Accessible Areas: Parking, restrooms, pathways.
Gift Shop: Service Systems Associates operate the gift shop inside Zoo Boise. You will find unique zoo related gifts and help support the zoo with your purchases. The Zootique is located just inside the front gate.
Parking: Approximately 700 spaces throughout Julia Davis Park. This parking is shared with other Julia Davis Park patrons. Parking is limited to designated areas and is available on a first come first serve basis. Vehicles parked in NO PARKING areas will be towed at owners risk and expense. Boise Valley Towing 389-9707.
Restrooms: Front of the zoo: Four stalls for women and two stalls/two urinals for men. By Carousel: Two stalls for women and one stall/two urinals for men. Open year round and heated.
Recreation: Outside Zoo Facility - Boise River; Greenbelt; Rose Garden; Boise Art; Historical Museum; Black History Museum; (Paddle) Boat House; Boise Tour Train; Discovery Center; Big Mike 2295 Steam Locomotive; six tennis courts and sixteen horseshoe pits.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Boise Parks & Recreation supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and encourages participation by everyone. If you require special accommodations to participate in our programs or use our recreation facilities, please call 384-4486.