💬 What Parents Say

  • 💡The admission price of $12 per person includes a leaf of lettuce to feed the tortoises. For a couple extra dollars, you can add mealworms and tweezers to feed the water turtles—a great value for interactive experiences.
  • 💡Plan to feed the tortoises and turtles as a highlight of your visit. This hands-on experience is included with admission and is consistently praised by visitors as a memorable interactive activity.
  • 💡The zoo offers interactive animal encounters beyond viewing—you can hand-feed reptiles, hold snakes, and hug iguanas. Allow at least 1-2 hours to fully enjoy these hands-on experiences with different species.
  • 💡Birthday parties at Idaho Reptile Zoo are highly personalized with staff conducting engaging shows and checking on guests throughout the event. Consider booking a party here for a memorable, reasonably-priced celebration.
  • 💡Educational field trips are available—contact the zoo in advance to arrange a group visit where staff can provide educational context about the reptiles, their habitats, and conservation.

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday10 AM–6 PM
Saturday10 AM–6 PM
Sunday10 AM–6 PM

Idaho Reptile Zoo

★★★★☆ 4.9 (67 reviews)
📍 3725 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID 83714
Type
Zoo
Best For
All ages
Animals
Over 400 reptiles and animals
Admission
$12 adults, $8 kids (3 and under free)
Focus
Education through animal interaction

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