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Relaxing with patas monkey Moka. Unlike many other monkeys, patas monkeys prefer running over climbing. They are the fastest primates in the world, able to sprint up to 34 miles per hour! 📷: Membership Coordinator Morgan

Up close and on the move with prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy! 🎥: Zookeeper Brooke

Whoa, it's Akasha!! Caturday snuck up on us this week. In the wild, Amur tigers like her are known as silent and patient hunters who can stalk prey for 30 minutes before finally pouncing. 📷: Zookeeper Taylor S

Mr. Mac's tip for beating the heat this weekend. 🌊 📷: Aldabra tortoise by zookeeper Elsa

Thank you for sending all of the good vibes to giraffe Jabari. His comprehensive health exam is complete, and he is recovering under the watchful eye of zoo veterinary and animal care teams. Rest assured we will share additional info on his ongoing care plan in the coming weeks. 📷: Zookeeper Emily

It's National Zookeeper Week! While you enjoy seeing our animals, a dedicated team of zookeepers works behind the scenes every day to ensure they receive exceptional care. This work begins before the zoo opens and continues after guests go home. This photo is just a portion of our incredible team.

Sure, you've probably taken a catnap... but why let the felines have all the fun? Let's make "dognap" the new way to take a quick, refreshing rest! 💤 📷: African wild dog Dax sleeping in the sun

GooOOOoooaalll!!! ⚽ Our meerkat family wanted in on the soccer enrichment action, too!

It's soccer season! Inspired by this summer's tournament, red panda Pumori and southern ground hornbill Toogle are trying out for the national team! How'd they do? ⚽ Thanks to our friends at Athletic Club Boise for providing the balls.

📣 Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is taking a proactive approach to giraffe care, particularly for Jabari, the zoo’s 16-year-old aging male giraffe, through a comprehensive health evaluation planned in late July. 📰 Full press release: zooboise.org/zoo-news/giraffe-exam

Happy World Ssssssnake Day!! 🐍 📷: Green tree python Stem by zookeeper Taylor S and ball python Monty by volunteer Ethan

It's butterfly season at Zoo Boise! 🦋🦋 Our Butterflies in Bloom walkthrough greenhouse is full of hundreds of colorful and exotic butterflies. Fun tip: If you want a butterfly to land on you, wear brightly colored clothes or floral patterns.

Get to know Jay, Zoo Boise's new Linne's two-toed sloth! He may look sleepy, and that's because sloths spend 15-20 hours a day sleeping. Jay enjoys treats like apples during training, but most of the day you'll find him relaxing, stretching, or enjoying a snack in his favorite hammock.

Harry's webbed feet and claws give him a perfect combination for catching fish. Spotted-necked otters like him can easily grab, hold, and eat with these unique paws. 📷: Zookeeper Murphy

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Well-mannered, 64-year-old spider monkey Elvis chows down on his favorite food: hard boiled eggs. 📹: Zookeeper Elsa

Prairie dog Phred is feeling very patriotic with his braided enrichment! 🎆 📷: Zookeeper Brooke

Happy World Porcupine Day! 🔊 Listen up as prehensile-tailed porcupine Ozzy celebrates with a variety of snacks! 📽️: Zookeeper Brooke

A sun bear? Nope. Paji is a sloth bear... but totally enjoys a day in the sun. ☀️😎 📷: Zookeeper Taylor S

Zoo Boise is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care for every animal. That care becomes specialized as animals age, which is the case for Sabu. Our 12-year-old snow leopard is currently receiving treatment for several age-related conditions. Full story: zooboise.org/zoo-news/sno...