Zoobilee 2026, presented by Ashurst Perkins Coie

Zoobilee, presented by Ashurst Perkins Coie Friday, August 28 Doors open at 5:30PM Zoo Boise’s premier event of the year! Guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening featuring extraordinary local cuisine and drinks, live music, live auction and raffle, and special zoo experiences. This year’s theme is Feathers and Finery. Come to this gala dressed in your finest attire… and don’t forget a few fancy feathers! Funds raised from the 16th annual Zoobilee will support Zoo Boise and our mission of connecting guests with animals to inspire and involve our community in the conservation of wildlife worldwide. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Get Your Zoobilee Tickets *The zoo will be closing at 1PM on Friday, August 28 for event set-up. Enter the Name a Penguin Chick Raffle! Event Schedule: 5:30 – 7:00 Live music with Patrick Danserau Band 5:30 – 7:15 Food stations open 5:30 – 7:15 Raffle ticket sales, silent auction, six-pack auction, Plinko, and buy-it-now table all open 6:00 – 6:15 Lion enrichment and zoo chat 6:00 – 7:00 Ashurst Perkins Coie Giraffe Encounter 6:15 – 6:30 Magellanic penguin feeding 6:15 – 6:30 African wild dog zoo chat 6:30 – 6:45 Vervet monkey enrichment 6:30 – 6:45 Lion zoo chat 6:45 – 7:00 Magellanic penguin zoo chat 7:00 – 7:15 Wolverine enrichment and zoo chat 7:30 Seated program in plaza (rest of the zoo closes) •Welcome: Michael Carr, Ashurst Perkins Coie •Live auction, paddle raise, and raffle winners drawn 9:30 Checkout and Zoo Boise closes Event Map: Presented by: Sponsored by: Supported by: