Address3000 S 2nd Ave Pocatello, Idaho

Welcome to BonkoZoo

Recently voted Best Zoo and America’s Top Free Attraction, the Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to animals. Annually, approximately 3 million visitors get the opportunity to experience 17,000+ animals in the Zoo’s care.

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The Beginning

Foundation
Staff

Mark Stivenson
Executive Director

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David Perkins
Director of Development

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Robert Brooks
Development Associate

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our mission

We provide the finest care to the animals in our parks and redouble our efforts to protect wildlife around the world.

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

Contact Us

8500, Lorem Street, Chicago, IL, 55030
Zoo Idaho's Mission

CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
Zoo Idaho is dedicated to preserving intermountain west wildlife and habitat through conservation and education. It plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the importance of wildlife preservation.

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.