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Session 2: Fall Parent & Child Swim Lessons Begin

Session 2: Fall Swim Lessons Begin

Discounted Nordic Center Annual Passes Available

Yurt Rental Season Begins

Come stay the evening or overnight in our Mongolian snow hut. The Yurt has a wood stove for warmth and picnic tables. Storage cubbies double as beds when un-stacked. They are perfect for scout outings, family camping trips and evening pot luck dinners. There is no running water or electricity. The Yurt is less than 100 yards from the parking lot. Trail passes are not included in your rental fee.

Session 1: Indoor Kid Rock Climbing (1st - 6th Grades)

After-school climbing is fun for kids! Learn the basics of climbing in a welcoming indoor environment at the Community Recreation Center climbing wall. We’ll teach the kids about the equipment, how to be safe, and how to boulder and climb routes.

Fall City Creek Hiking Series

Pocatello’s City Creek trail system is worth exploring! During this 3-part series, we’ll enjoy nature, explore the local trails, and learn how to be prepared and safe for hiking.

Session 1: Indoor Kid Rock Climbing (1st - 6th Grades)

After-school climbing is fun for kids! Learn the basics of climbing in a welcoming indoor environment at the Community Recreation Center climbing wall. We’ll teach the kids about the equipment, how to be safe, and how to boulder and climb routes.

Fall City Creek Hiking Series

Pocatello’s City Creek trail system is worth exploring! During this 3-part series, we’ll enjoy nature, explore the local trails, and learn how to be prepared and safe for hiking.

Session 1: Indoor Kid Rock Climbing (1st - 6th Grades)

After-school climbing is fun for kids! Learn the basics of climbing in a welcoming indoor environment at the Community Recreation Center climbing wall. We’ll teach the kids about the equipment, how to be safe, and how to boulder and climb routes.

Session 2: Indoor Kid Rock Climbing (1st - 6th Grades)

After-school climbing is fun for kids! Learn the basics of climbing in a welcoming indoor environment at the Community Recreation Center climbing wall. We’ll teach the kids about the equipment, how to be safe, and how to boulder and climb routes.

Kids' Basketball D-League (Boys) Registration

This is a competitive basketball league divided into two divisions for girls: 5th/6th and 7th/8th grades and four divisions for boys: 5th-8th grades. Boys’ 5th-8th grades will play in November and December. Girls’ 5th/6th and 7th/8th grades will play in February and March. Coaches put their own teams together. All practice times in School District #25 facilities are reserved by our department.

Adult Men's Basketball Registration

The Adult Basketball League begins play in mid-November. The league is scheduled to play on a Monday through Thursday basis. Game times are 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm at the Middle Schools. Play is governed by the rules of the National Federation of High Schools with special modifications for our league. Fees are due before the first scheduled game. For more information, call Gary Carlson at 208-232-0082.

Fall Day Classes

These short, single-day classes are perfect for children (ages 4–9) who have investigative minds! Groups study various topics with age-appropriate activities. Advanced registration required.

Fall Day Classes

These short, single-day classes are perfect for children (ages 4–9) who have investigative minds! Groups study various topics with age-appropriate activities. Advanced registration required.

OktoBEARfest

Raise your glass to beer and animals. Save wildlife. Join Friends of the Zoo Idaho Zoological Society for a beer-tasting event at Zoo Idaho. Enjoy great times and great brews with beer tastings, animal encounters, live music, and food. This is an over-21, after-hours Zoo experience. Free souvenir beer mug!

Science Trivia Night

Test your science knowledge while also participating in an engineering challenge. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Team Name, Trivia Winner, and Challenge Winner. Participate in 15 science trivia questions while building a 5th–8th grade level science engineering challenge. All materials are provided for the challenge. Trivia is created every week by zoo staff. All proceeds go towards our zoo education programs.

Fall Day Classes

These short, single-day classes are perfect for children (ages 4–9) who have investigative minds! Groups study various topics with age-appropriate activities. Advanced registration required.

Zoo Boo

If you are looking for a howling good time this Halloween, Zoo Boo is sure to deliver. Come dressed in your favorite costume for this Halloween bash. Trick or treat around the zoo and participate in fun activities provided by our vendors. Dress to impress and enter our costume contest: individual and group prizes! This is a not-so-spooky, safe trick-or-treating atmosphere. Have a fanging ghoul time!

Zoo Idaho Closing Day

Zoo Idaho closes for the 2023 season on Sunday, October 29. The zoo will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. that day and then close until next spring, except for special openings.