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Weather challenges delay Idaho Falls Zoo 2023 opening day

IDAHO FALLS – Opening day of the Idaho Falls Zoo will now be on Wednesday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m.

“We all know what a challenging winter we’ve had,” said zoo director David Pennock. “The continued cold tempe...

Idaho Falls Zoo postpones annual Community Clean Up Day

IDAHO FALLS -- Continued poor weather conditions have led to a postponement of the Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual Community Clean Up Day, originally scheduled on Saturday, April 1. 

“Because of the significant amount of snow still in the zoo, we’re unab...

Spring recreation in Idaho Falls is just around the corner

IDAHO FALLS – Registrations for Spring recreation activities in the City of Idaho Falls are underway. 

The Parks and Recreation Department will offer over nine programs with a variety of age divisions for youth and adults. Programs range from disc...

Now is the time to trim your trees in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS -- The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department reminds residents now is a good time to trim their trees.

Idaho Falls City Code requires property owners to keep trees properly maintained and pruned in public rights-of-way. Keeping tr...

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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting Bats of Eastern Idaho presentation

IDAHO FALLS - On Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Jericho Whiting with BYU-Idaho will introduce you to the bats of Idaho, explain why they’re important, and discuss ways Idaho Falls Zoo is helping protect natural habitat and expand the knowledge of lo...

Idaho Falls Zoo now taking applications for teen Junior Zoo Crew program

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Zoo is taking applications for teens wanting an amazing educational experience while giving back to the community on the 2023 Junior Zoo Crew. 

The Junior Zoo Crew offers a specifically designed summer educational pro...

Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual community clean up day

IDAHO FALLS -- In preparation for the Idaho Falls Zoo's reopening in April, zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 1.

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the zoo invites individuals, fam...

Idaho Falls’ Adopt-a-Park program receives statewide recognition

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation’s Adopt-a-Park Program has received high accolades from the Idaho Recreation and Parks Association (IRPA).

The IRPA recognized the Parks and Rec Department and Renee Buchan, the marketing and volun...