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The original item was published from 8/18/2022 5:06:50 PM to 8/19/2023 12:00:02 AM.

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Posted on: August 18, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop now OPEN

Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop are OPEN! Thank you to everyone who came out for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Come check it out THIS SATURDAY (8/20) for FREE Zoo Day.

"Zoo The new Zoo Idaho building was made possible through donations by Connections Credit Union and the Zoo Idaho Zoological Society (ZIZS).

The new 1,200-square-foot structure is home to the ticketing and concession areas, a gift shop, and restrooms.

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For additional information visit https://zooidaho.org/.

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