We went on an off season weekend and it was fantastic. The location is awesome, right by the aquatic center and park and you can see the Fort Hall Replica from part of the zoo. We were able to see nearly every animal in the enclosures. Most of the signage was in good condition although some was old. The admission fee was very reasonable as was the gift store. The ladies at the front desk were nice and helpful. There were a few families there but not too many. I think we spent about two hours there, could have seen it all in less than that but also could have spent longer if we had more time. The only thing that would have made the experience better is if there was available information on the individual animals and why they are in the zoo. One sign referred to the bear as Shoni but that was about it. It would have been interesting to know why the animals were there (unable to return to the wild due to injury, captive breeding program, relinquished or seized from private ownership) and the ages of the animals. The cougar looks small and fairly young. A small flyer or something similar with basic information about the particular animal would be really impactful. They clearly care deeply about the welfare of their animals, all animals have enrichment within their enclosures. My husband and I joked about getting a dustpan and brush to sweep up some of the hay that had been dropped in various places because it’s better hay than we can find for our horses. We would definitely go again.

I had a free day and wanted to get some life-drawing practice in. This zoo is great! It is super cheap for admission ($6 for a ticket). There aren't many bells and whistles at the zoo, but it's really nice in its simplicity. It is located near a park, and there are marmots everywhere, which were fun to see. Most animals, from what I understand, are kept at the zoo because they are not able to be released back into the wild. They all seem well-taken care of, and the exhibits are pretty good. Many had benches nearby, which was perfect for my drawing time. Staff is friendly and helpful! I recommend everyone check out the bear and coyote enclosures. Be prepared for an uphill walk to get to some of the larger animals, but it is well worth the trek!

Their internet was down the day we arrived, so they couldn't take credit card payments for admission. They did let everyone in free with a small cash donation, which was nice. Only a few of the animals were out and about, so mostly all we did was walk around and look at the scenery. The whole zoo isn't very big to begin with, but they do appear to be adding on. I think had all the animals been in attendance, it would have been better, but it was just too hot for them. I don't blame them. It was too hot for me too!

This zoo is so adorable. They rarely have big crowds, and there aren’t a ton of animals (compared to a big place like Hogle Zoo), but for a zoo in a small town, they do have a good selection. Every time we go, we have a great experience with one of the animals. And since a lot of people don’t go there, it’s easy to have a good view of the animals one-on-one instead of through a sea of onlookers.We never seem to see the mountain lion, but we’ve had great encounters with the bears and even the badger (not to mention the legion of rock chucks that have broken INTO the zoo—a zoo so great animals sneak in instead of out).It’s honestly a great deal for the price. The staff members are exceptionally nice. And as long as you’re not expecting a big-city zoo, you might be pleasantly surprised to see animals that are actually native to the area.

Not going to lie. I felt sad for the animals. There was an elk that paced the whole time and it look extremely skinny. The badger seemed stressed out, and I just felt sick when I left. I know zoos like this mean well. But it just made me sad. So maybe if you're sensative to animals or are tender hearted, maybe avoid this zoo