Zoo Boise

Julia Davis Park is home to several prominent sites and attractions. These include museums such as the Boise Art Museum, the Idaho Historical Museum, and the Idaho Black History Museum. Other attractions within the park include Zoo Boise, the Idaho Rose Society, and the Gene Harris Band Shell. These diverse attractions offer a wide range of experiences for visitors to the park.

Amenities at Julia Davis Park

In addition to the museums and attractions, Julia Davis Park also offers a variety of amenities for visitors. These include river access, statues, a rose garden, a playground and tennis court, and a pond with paddle boat rentals. There is also a pedestrian bridge that connects the park to Boise State University, providing easy access for students and visitors alike.

The Creation of Zoo Boise

Zoo Boise, originally known as the Boise Zoo, was established in 1916. The zoo's creation was sparked by an unusual event - the discovery of a monkey in the desert near Mountain Home. Today, Zoo Boise is one of the key attractions within Julia Davis Park, drawing many visitors each year.

African Plains Exhibit at Zoo Boise

In 2008, Zoo Boise unveiled a significant addition - a $2.8 Million African Plains exhibit. This exhibit includes a new African Village, three small exhibit areas housing rock hyrax, weaver birds, and lemurs, and two large exhibit areas housing African lions, striped hyenas, giraffes, zebras, amur leopard, snow leopard, penguins, red pandas, and tigers. This diverse range of species offers visitors a unique opportunity to learn about and observe these animals up close.