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Location
Parking
Located in Magic Valley Mall with parking available
Visitor tip
Plan to feed the animals at the end of your visit - multiple reviews mention this creates a memorable finale and allows animals to approach you naturally. Feed prices are reasonable and options include turtles, koi, parakeets, and the popular porcupine feeding experience.
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings (Mon-Sat before noon) to experience the interactive exhibits with fewer crowds, making it easier for kids to feed animals and interact with exhibits like the turtle pond and bird cage.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Focus
- Animal rescue and responsible stewardship
- Animals in Care
- Over 100 rescued animals from around the world
- Founded
- 2019 (as Southern Idaho Reptile Rescue)
What visitors say
We just left and this place was incredible. All the staff was very friendly, informative, and knowledgeable. My kids got to feed a lot of different animals and the prices are very reasonable for the feed. My kids even got porcupine…
Just happened to be in town and saw this little mall zoo and decided to pop in with my daughters. I had pretty low expectations for a zoo in a mall but we were absolutely blown away. So many large and interesting critters, that you…
This was a true gem of a place, located in a simple mall. Lots of interesting animals to see, with displays showing information about each one. One favorite exhibit was the tortoises, where you’re allowed to touch their shells. Another…
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Did You Know?
- Twin Falls Zoological Center is located inside Magic Valley Mall, making it an unusual mall-based zoo that visitors describe as unexpectedly impressive despite its unconventional location
- The zoo features multiple interactive feeding experiences including turtles, koi, parakeets, fish, and a porcupine named Willow, with visitors able to take home porcupine quills as souvenirs
- The facility houses over 100 animals from around the world with a focus on rescued reptiles and exotic wildlife, including alligators and a diverse tortoise collection that visitors are allowed to touch
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