Happy 4th birthday to Ozzy! 🎉 Our prehensile-tailed porcupine celebrated with a special cake this weekend. It was made with items from his normal diet and topped with yams, peppers, spinach, peanut butter, and popcorn.

🐸 Don’t let the name fool you: the Amazon milk frog doesn’t make milk; it produces a protective secretion that is toxic to predators. 📸: Zookeeper Murphy

CONGRATULATIONS ZOO BOISE on this perfect porcupine

Introducing Ozzy! This prehensile-tailed porcupine, Zoo Boise's newest resident, is already becoming a star. 🌠 Settling into the renovated Small Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Building, Ozzy likes to nimbly climb and flip around his habitat’s canopy. 📷: Lead zookeeper Taylor S

Picture-perfect Pumori! It's definitely red panda season at Zoo Boise. 🍂🌡️ 📷: Male Himalayan red panda by zookeeper Kristen

👑 Looking majestic as ever! The grey crowned crane’s golden “crown” isn’t just for looks. These birds perform elaborate dances to communicate and strengthen bonds. 📷: Nicole

No tricks, only treats at Zoo Boise. 🎃👻 Sandwiches aren't on the menu for our African wild dogs today... so how about a six-foot tall witch enrichment full of meat! Happy Halloween! 🛠️: Enrichment by zoo volunteer Misty Zoo Boise is a division of Boise Parks and Recreation.

Another Small Animal Kingdom highlight: With over 1,000 square feet of space, we welcome our meerkat family of five to a dynamic, all-new home! They can now spend time in three different areas: a fun, outdoor yard and two furnished, temperature-controlled dayrooms.

They may look like house cats, but sand cats are fearless predators! Our sand cats both now live in the brand-new TLC Foundation Small Cat Hideaway. Over 800 gallons of sandy substrate were spread through their habitats for the cats to enjoy digging and playing in! 📷: Male Simba by keeper Brooke

Get to know Nile crocodile Pandora and one of her common behaviors: She enjoys 'soaking up rays' by basking in the sun or under lights to regulate body temp. Crocodiles also don't have sweat glands, so you may see Pandora with her mouth open. This gaping helps crocs release heat. 📷: Keeper Murphy

Lion Ahsoka found a surprise in her yard: pumpkins! 🎃 But she wasn't interested in destroying 'em, she just wanted to kick and carry 'em around. See more Zoo Boise residents receive Halloween enrichment treats on Saturday and Sunday for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.

Meet prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy! He moved to Zoo Boise just in time for the Small Animal Kingdom's reopening. Starting TODAY, visit Ozzy and get reintroduced to many favorite zoo residents when we celebrate the grand opening of the reimagined Small Animal Kingdom! 📷: Maintenance staff Ash

Enjoying more pumpkin enrichment! Today, the olive baboons received early Halloween treats. 🎃 Many more Zoo Boise residents will be getting goodies this Saturday and Sunday during Boo at the Zoo! 🎥: Olive baboons Cleo, Sukari, and Quinn

Toogle loves carving pumpkins! 🎃 Come see him and other Zoo Boise animals receive Halloween treats, plus trick or treat stations, costume contests, and lots more fun on Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 for Boo at the Zoo, presented by Delta Dental of Idaho. 🎥: So. ground hornbill enrichment

Olive baboon Quinn is fully in Halloween mode with his pumpkin enrichment! 🎃 📷: Nicole

Caturday! Servals are sometimes called the "giraffe cat" thanks to their uniquely long necks, long legs, and black spots. They also have the largest ears of any cat. 📷: Serval Scout by zookeeper Murphy

Happy 8th birthday to Zoo Boise’s African wild dog brother trio, Cassius, Dax, and Teddy! 🎉 These remarkable canines are the most successful hunters in all of Africa, known for their teamwork, speed, and strong family bonds. 📸: Zoo volunteer Karla

Mr. Mac is 103 and enjoying life the tortoise way- with a giant salad. Our male Aldabra tortoise has seen a lot in his time and soon will be moving into a new Zoo Boise home! Come visit Mr. Mac and many others when the expanded Small Animal Kingdom opens next week (Thurs, Oct 23)! 🎥: Keeper Brooke

Eye spy a Zoo Boise resident close-up! Do you know who we are looking at [looking back at us]? 📷: Zookeeper Murphy

Halloween is Toogle's time to shine. The male southern ground hornbill is an excellent pumpkin carver! 🎃 📷: Lauren

🐸 Our milk frogs have babies! Right now, you can see them at different stages of life. Some are still tadpoles, while others have become tiny froglets. From eggs to tadpoles to froglets to frogs, it’s an incredible chance to watch their transformation up close.

Meerkat pups Bart, Quinn, and Twitch (here with dad Kijani) are getting ready for move-in day. The renovated Small Animal Kingdom reopens on Thursday, October 23, where you’ll be able to see the meerkats in their brand-new habitat, along with other Zoo Boise favorites and even some new animals.

🎃 Preparing for this year's Boo at the Zoo fun, let's look back at some of our favorite clips of animal enrichment treats from last year! Boo at the Zoo takes places Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26. Presented by Delta Dental of Idaho.

Magellanic penguins are expert nest builders. They like to return to the same den every year to stay comfortable and snug during breeding season. Puddin and Lois may be Zoo Boise's best nest couple. 📷: Zookeeper Murphy

Mondays with Jasper are the best! 📷: Chinese red panda in his hammock by zoo chef Brittany

Happy Caturday from Revan! 🦁 📷: Male African lion by zoo volunteer Kennedy

Smile, it's Friday... and it's Croctober! Nile crocodiles like Pandora have some of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom, perfect for grabbing and holding onto food. 🐊 📸: ZooTeen Program Assistant Link

Our meerkat family has grown: three male pups were born at Zoo Boise this spring. Their names are Bart, Quinn, and Twitch! You’ll soon be able to see this trio wrestle and play in a brand-new habitat when the renovated Small Animal Kingdom reopens on October 23. 🎥: ZooTeen Ethan

Meet great horned owl Bob! 🦉 These carnivores are nicknamed “the tiger of the sky” for their superb hunting skills in the wild. 📷: Zookeeper Murphy

Warthog Makena is enjoying exploring up close and personal in her new Zoo Boise habitat! 🎥: Vet staff Maddie

Rise and shine, Fletcher! 🌞 📸: Bat-eared fox by zoo vet staff Maddie

Zebras have excellent hearing and vision. These senses help them detect would-be predators from great distances. A zebra's eyesight is so good that it's thought to be equal to an owl at night. 📷: Grévy’s zebra Hope

Baboons are skilled climbers and spend time both on the ground and in trees. Their long limbs and dexterous hands make them just as comfortable resting on a branch as they are exploring the ground below. 📷: Female olive baboon Sukari

🌟 Red Panda Spotlight 🌟 Tomorrow is International Red Panda Day! So, let's meet a few of our resident red pandas: 10-year-old male Pumori is known for his eagerness to participate in training with zookeepers. 3-year-old female Stevie is playful and curious. She arrived at Zoo Boise in 2023.

In other news: Akasha rocks!! 📷: Female Amur tiger

A big happy 10th birthday Tafari! 🦒🎉 Our tallest resident moved to Zoo Boise in 2017 from the Milwaukee County Zoo. 📷: Male giraffe by zoo volunteer Caralea

What's in a [wrong] name: Sloth bears were originally placed in the sloth family due to their long thick claws, missing front teeth, and ability to hang in trees. But with more study, they were re-classified into the bear family. 📷: Paji by lead zookeeper Taylor S

Monday's mid-morning pick-me-up: Hanging out with red panda Jasper in his indoor dayroom!

Happy sweet 16th birthday to Zoo Farm goat Ross! 🎉🥗 He celebrated with a special salad of apples, lettuce, yam mash, carrots, and edible flowers.

Hello Claudia! Sarus cranes are known for a lot of impressive traits, including trumpeting calls that can carry for several miles and distinctly striking red-orange eyes. They're also the tallest flying birds! 📷: Sarus crane Claudia by lead zookeeper Taylor S

Shout it out: Every Zoo Boise admission and all proceeds from daily animal encounters support the protection of animals in the wild. Your visits have generated more than $4 million for conservation projects all over the globe since 2007. 📷: Olive baboon Quinn by ZooTeen Program Assistant Link

Twix, a one-year-old male red panda, has arrived for a temporary stay at Zoo Boise. His new home is being readied at another accredited zoo. This means five red pandas currently call the Virginia R. Bartak Red Panda Passage home! Twix has a special Boise connection. His dad, Mars, was born here.

If you missed it, Zoo Boise has another new resident! Warthog Makena recently joined us from the San Antonio Zoo. She’s already showing off her clever and determined personality, especially during training sessions where she does an excellent job. 📷: Asher Van Dyke

Baby announcement: three meerkats were born at Zoo Boise this spring! They are healthy, energetic, and curious. Although they aren’t in public view yet, the pups will soon be exploring their new habitat inside the renovated Small Animal Kingdom. It’s slated to open in October! 📸: Zookeeper Brooke

Giraffe Jabari is entering his senior years. Like humans, animals can face challenges as they age, and our team is dedicated to making sure Jabari continues to thrive! With guidance from vet advisor Dr. Liza Dadone, our team developed a specialized plan for Jabari. www.youtube.com/shorts/T3h7k...

Good morning, Gloria! It's a cozy start to the day for our female giant anteater. 📷: Zookeeper Elsa

Southern three-banded armadillo Arrow is an extremely fast forager! Watch her go in this time-lapse clip. ⏱️💨 🎥: ZooTeen Ethan

🎵 "Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you." 📷: Magellanic penguin Lois

It's World Painted Dog Day! Also known as African wild dogs, these remarkable hunters live in tight-knit packs and rely on each another to succeed. But they face serious threats, like habitat fragmentation. When you visit Zoo Boise, you help safeguard this endangered species!

Have you fluttered and danced around with our colorful collection of exotic Costa Rican butterflies yet this season? It's the final week of Butterflies in Bloom! 🦋 📷: Zookeeper Elsa