Explore nature through the attractions at Zoo Boise. You can feed the goats, sheep and llamas at the Zoo Farm. Come nose to nose with the giraffes. Hop around with Parma and Bennett's wallabies and kookaburras at Wallyaby Walkabout. It's a zoo-per day!
Have a blooming good time exploring nature's most colorful attractions at the Idaho Botanical Garden. Meander through a colorful and fragrant living museum that's in bloom with an Herb Garden, Foothills Native Plant Garden, Children's Adventure Garden, Carnivorous Plant Collection, Mediterranean Garden, Summer Succulent Garden and more never-ending blooms than you can imagine.
Head over to the "Best Alley in the Valley," Emerald Lanes. Meet the gang out for some Cosmic "Glow" bowling on the finest bowling lanes, complimented by a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system. Hungry and thirsty? Check out the alley's signature Perky's Pizza and a drink at Emerald Lanes' Lane 21 Bar.
A hub for outdoor activities is Boise National Forest . The scenic park is home to steep mountains, speedy rivers and a dense forest that invites visitors to ride a bike on the bicycle path, rent a canoe or kayak, catch a fish, and eat out at the wooded picnic areas while watching wildlife.