The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park runs summer education day camps in which campers explore animals, conservation, and cultural wildlife stories, with sessions grouped by age (for example, ages 8–10 and 11–13, plus Zoo Tots for ages 2–7 and Junior Zoo Crew for ages 14–17). Camps meet Monday–Thursday, run roughly 9am–1pm (to 2pm for older groups), include a snack, and have campers bring a lunch. It is a municipal zoo's day-camp program.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Noelle ElliottSuper excited to start off our 2026 Zoo Crew season! Looking forward to the interactions and zoo keeper chats. The gift shop has some real cute gifts🩷
★★★★★Kayli FullerWe love the zoo! It's such a hidden gem for Idaho Falls. It not a big zoo, but it has a lot of really cool animals. We love that it is smaller as we can see all the animals in about an hour, but can spend more time there if we want. If you live in Idaho Falls, I definitely recommend a season pass. You make your money back in no time and it's such a great summer activity. Another thing that is really cool, is they normally have zoo keepers/volunteers out that teach you different things about the animals, answer your questions, and sometimes you even get to touch fur of the animal.
★★★★★Tan. T.Idaho Falls Zoo is a delightful surprise nestled in a small city. Despite its modest size, the zoo offers an impressive and well-curated collection of animals from around the world—including lions, zebras, penguins, and primates. The layout is family-friendly and easy to navigate, making it perfect for a relaxed afternoon visit. One of the highlights for kids is the face painting station, which adds a fun and colorful touch to the experience. The zoo is clean, well-maintained, and staffed by friendly personnel who clearly care about the animals and guests alike. Overall, it’s a gem for a city this size—a great place to bring the family and enjoy a few hours of nature and learning.
★★★★★John BurgoyneIt is a fun little zoo!! Cool to see all of those animals and to learn about them. They were pretty active in the morning. The staff are nice and sharing facts about them and willing to take questions. The zoo is well kept! Definitely fun!
★★★★★Rachel GarnerThe zoo was pleasantly uncrowded during our visit, allowing us to leisurely enjoy each animal exhibit. Easy to navigate the grounds. We found the gift shop to be reasonably priced, offering a variety of appealing options. Conveniently, the free parking lot allowed us to walk directly into the zoo, and we appreciated the clean facilities and friendly staff. Overall, it was a wonderful way to spend the morning!