Idaho to Maryland – A Zoo Farewell

Two African black-footed penguins will be leaving the Idaho Falls Zoo today for their new home at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. 

Jack Junior, a 3-year-old male, and Lahima, a 7-year-old female, both hatched and were hand-raised at the Idaho Falls...

Construction Notice: Elva & Holmes Waterline & 9th Street Concrete Replacement

Construction crews will begin working on the Elva & Holmes intersection as well as 9^th Street on Monday, June 26, 2017.  The anticipated completion time for both projects is mid-August.

Elva & Homes

The project includes replacement of the w...

Independence Day Safety & Fireworks

The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day holiday to ensure the safety of our residents and guests.

• Call 911 in the event of an emergency and only call 911 ...

Tickets on Sale Now for 106th War Bonnet Round Up

The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that tickets are now available online and at local ticket outlets for the 106^th annual War Bonnet Roundup, Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, presented by Teton Toyota.

Idaho Falls...

Rare Gibbon Baby Born at Idaho Falls Zoo

Until recently, there were only 15 Mueller’s grey gibbons living in zoos across the United States.  The Idaho Falls Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of the 16^th!

The Mueller’s grey gibbon couple – mother Shannon ...

“Bring It!” 4th of July Parade Collection Drive

Community members are reminded to ‘Bring It’ – bring non-perishable items to the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Independence Day parade on July 4. The Interfaith Community Service Project (ICSP) and the City...

Idaho Falls Zoo is Bouncing with Babies

The Idaho Falls Zoo recently added to their unprecedented number of baby animals this year by welcoming a 3-month-old male serval kitten. A serval is a species of cat from Africa.  Named Zuri, the little kitten came to Idaho Falls from Zoo Boise ...

Idaho Falls Zoo Begins 2017 Season with Record-breaking Attendance

The Idaho Falls Zoo shattered historic attendance numbers in the first month of opening to the public for the 2017 season.

A total of 33,744 guests entered the zoo’s gates in May which is over 6,000 more guests than the previous opening attendanc...

Waterline Reconstruction on S Holmes Avenue - June 7

On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 3H Construction begin working on the S Holmes Avenue waterline reconstruction project.

S Holmes Avenue from Castlerock Lane to E. 49^th South will be closed, with local traffic only access.

Barring unforeseen conditions, the proje...

Traffic Control Changes at 4th Street & South Freeman Avenue

On Friday, June 2, 2017, the City of Idaho Falls will make a change in the traffic control at the intersection of 4^th Street and South Freeman Avenue. Fourth Street will now be required to stop at South Freeman Avenue. South Freeman Avenue will become the...

Two Promoted at Idaho Falls Police Department

The Idaho Falls Police Department is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Officer Eric Andersen to the rank of sergeant and Dispatcher Amanda Sterling to the position of dispatch supervisor. Both promotions went into effect May 28, 2017.

Sgt. Ander...

Idaho Falls Zoo’s African Lion Family Reunited

Idaho Falls Zoo employees are happy to report that everything went extremely well with the reintroduction of a 3-month-old male African lion cub to his parents. The lovely family trio is now on exhibit daily.

In early March, the cub was moved to the zoo&am...

I.F. Power to Begin Improvements in Melbourne Addition

Idaho Falls Power (IFP) will begin the third and final phase of the Melbourne Addition project to upgrade electrical equipment beginning the first week in June. The work is expected to last eight to ten weeks, barring unforeseen conditions

This phase of th...

Community Support Grant Applications Now Available

The City of Idaho Falls will be accepting Community Support Grant applications through the month of June. The grants are intended to supplement city services and/or support key community objectives relating to transportation, environment, community safety...

Fire Department Upgrades Result in Risk Reduction for Residents

Recently, Idaho Falls was upgraded from an Idaho Surveying & Rating Bureau (ISRB) property insurance rating of Class 3 to a Class 2. This improved rating translates into risk reduction for property owners in Idaho Falls.

ISRB is an independent rati...Read on...

Inquires & Donations – Rose Hill Cemetery

The City of Idaho Falls’ Parks and Cemetery Division is seeking the community’s assistance and patience as employees compile a list of damages and work on notifying all property owners of the vandalized property that occurred at Rose H...