Category: Wildlife

Located in Ross Park, this zoo showcases native animals of the Rocky Mountain region in a natural setting.

Wetlands and ponds near the American Falls Reservoir are used by over 100 species of birds including wintering and migrating Trumpeter Swan. Waterfowl and migrating shorebirds and breeding marshbirds are present year-round. View Short-eared Owl, American Avocet, Long-billed Dowitcher, and Bohemian Waxwing. See the full route and list of birds…

Visitors can see the life cycle of rainbow trout from eggs to 12-inch long young fish and enjoy a 2-mile nature trail near this hatchery.

This waterfowl refuge, along the north shore of beautiful Bear Lake, is great for observing white-faced ibis, Canada geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, and a variety of songbirds.

This Forest Service developed site near Pocatello includes trails and an amphitheater. Over 100 bird species have been documented in the area. Commonly seen mammals include the least chipmunk, red squirrel, white-tailed jackrabbit and raccoons.

The Blackfoot River Canyon is a smaller version of the Snake River Birds of Prey Area and makes for an excellent backcountry scenic drive.

Montpelier Ranger District provides Montpelier trail maps and assistance. There are many trails to choose from whether you are interested in hiking, horseback riding, trail bike riding or snowmobiling. See our ArcGIS interactive printable map.

Enjoy wildlife viewing, photography, hiking, horseback riding, Cross Country skiing, and hunting in this area reserved for big game and upland bird habitat.

This preserve north of Soda Springs provides habitat for migrating waterfowl such as Sandhill cranes, Franklin's gulls, geese, ducks and hawks.

47,000 acres of sagebrush and grasses comprise the only National Grassland in the intermountain west that provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife including upland game birds and waterfowl.

Visit Idaho’s largest butterfly house where you can enjoy the beauty of many different species of butterflies, plants and birds. Showcasing many different species found here in Idaho.  Walk through the indoor botanical garden and watch the butterflies flutter around you.

Trails in the City Creek Management Area cover all possible ability levels. Bikers ride from march to November. Runners and hikers hit the trails year round. Beginners can cruise rim trail, bench and bail for a warm up to the terrain. 52 miles of single track and 3 motorized routes across…

The East Mink Creek Cross Country Center has extremely high quality trails that had a major renovation in 2012. The core trails were widened and smoothed with a road grader.  it hosts approximately 20k of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding…