Zoo Boise Zebras, Hope and Zeke, Relocating to New Environments

Boise, ID, October 8, 2026 — Zoo Boise has announced that two of its resident zebras, named Hope and Zeke, are slated for relocation. The specific destination environments for Hope and Zeke were not provided in the announcement. Similarly, the timeline for this relocation has not yet been disclosed.

Zoo Boise, a municipal zoological park located in Boise, Idaho, is a facility that cares for a variety of animal species. The relocation of Hope and Zeke represents a change in the zoo’s animal population. Details regarding the reasons for the zebras’ move, the number of zebras involved, and the management or care plans associated with this transition were not specified.

The zoo’s commitment to animal welfare and conservation often involves coordinated efforts with other zoological institutions. Such relocations are typically part of broader breeding or conservation programs designed to support healthy, genetically diverse animal populations. However, the specific goals or partners involved in Hope and Zeke’s relocation have not been detailed.

Information regarding the veterinary assessments, transport logistics, or any potential impacts on zoo operations during this period is also not currently available. Zoo Boise has not released further statements concerning the departure of Hope and Zeke or plans for introducing new animals to their former habitats.

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