Address3000 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, Idaho
Phone208-234-6264
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Welcome to Zoo Idaho

Come to Zoo Idaho and experience our world-class grizzly bear exhibit! Sit in the viewing gallery to observe the natural activity of Shoni, our friendly grizzly bear. She roams a beautiful half acre of natural vegetation and lava rock with a refreshing pond and a stunning backdrop of Scout Mountain.

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Our Mission

Preserving intermountain west wildlife and habitat through conservation and education.

Zoo Animals

Zoo Idaho offers patrons a chance to see the animals they didn’t see at Yellowstone Park including bears, bison, deer, elk, cougars, coyotes, eagles, owls, and more! Patrons especially enjoy the close encounters they can have with the zoo's grizzly bear who exhibits many natural behaviors in her expansive setting. Our indigenous species zoo houses numerous orphaned or injured animals from the region who would have died in the wild. Zoo Idaho is truly a zoo for Idaho's animals.

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Zoo Events

Poke Fest
Saturday, January 24, 2026

Free Day at the Zoo
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Enrichment Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026

Poky Prowl
Saturday, August 22, 2026

Zoo Boo
Saturday, October 31, 2026

Stockings for Wildlife
Saturday, December 12, 2026

Visitors’ Reviews

“We were surprised there was a zoo in Pocatello. We were so impressed! For such a little zoo, it was really nice and you could see the animals easily. We loved that they were native animals.”

Kaymarie Ybarra

“Best Zoo in Pocatello!!! Where else are you going to take your kids to see bears in Pocatello? See!! Support the zoo and the traditions.”

Chad Clark

“I appreciate how their love for animals and nature is nurtured by the Zoo Idaho staff! We love visiting the zoo and appreciate how much improvement has been made to the facilities in recent years and continues to be made! We love Zoo Idaho!”

Lyndsey Matthews

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Zoo Idaho's Mission

CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
Zoo Idaho is dedicated to preserving intermountain west wildlife and habitat through conservation and education.

REHABILITATION OF NON-RELEASABLE WILDLIFE
The zoo provides a home for non-releasable wildlife that would otherwise struggle to survive in the wild. This helps in maintaining biodiversity and preventing the unnecessary loss of animal lives.

PARTNERSHIP WITH IDAHO FISH AND GAME
The collaboration with Idaho Fish and Game ensures that Zoo Idaho is aligned with state wildlife management efforts, contributing to the overall well-being of Idaho’s wildlife.

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