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Location
Best time
Arrive early or after 2pm during Spring Break to avoid peak crowds (10am-2pm is busiest). Animal feedings are first-come, first-served, so early arrival increases your chances of participating in the popular stingray and fish feeding experiences.
Visitor tip
This is a compact aquarium that punches above its size. With multiple low-level tanks and wheelchair-accessible viewing areas, it's excellent for families with young children and accessibility needs. Plan 2-3 hours to comfortably experience the fish, reptiles, bird feeding, and touch tanks without rushing.
Visitor tip
Engage directly with staff members during your visit—reviews consistently highlight knowledgeable, passionate staff who can answer detailed questions and enhance your educational experience. This is especially valuable for students doing research projects or wanting to learn about specific animals.
About Aquarium of Boise
Hands-on animal exhibits & touch pools. Aquarium with exotic fish, sharks & an array of sea creatures, plus kid-friendly touch pools.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- 38 exhibits with 250+ species, touch tanks, shark and stingray exhibits
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
- Location
- 64 N Cole Rd, Boise, ID (corner of Cole & Franklin)
What visitors say
Where do I start!? I had such an amazing time here!!! I was able to do things I never thought I’d do. I fed stingrays, sharks, arowana, huge grooper, and adorable turtles. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She was so sweet and…
I have been to many aquariums, including the one in Seattle and Monterey Bay and for being such a small location, it packs a big punch. The staff seem to be passionate about their work and that translates into a clean fun experience for…
We have been here many times!!! Today was by far our favorite. The staff member overseeing the ray pool and the Koi fish was excellent. He answered all my sons questions for his research project. He was very knowledgable and could…
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Did You Know?
- Houses 35,000 gallons of saltwater habitat across 38 exhibits featuring over 250 different species of animals and marine life
- Features interactive touch tanks including a Ray Pool and Stingray touch exhibit where visitors can handle marine animals
- Offers hands-on animal feeding experiences on a first-come, first-served basis for multiple species including stingrays, sharks, and turtles
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