Top notch zoo for a city that is the size of Idaho Falls. It is almost entirely in the shade. A…read moresolid majority of the animals are outside. Laid out such that it is easy to do the whole thing without much backtracking or just selected parts. Good variety of animals. Has a petting/feeding zoo area. Designed so strollers go through easily. There's only one lunch place - just open on weekends. Animal enclosures are well maintained. They've been improving over the years. Things have gotten modernized. We saw the entire zoo and spent just over an hour and a half. We did get to see a couple of baby animals.

For a small zoo this place is great. They have a little bit of everything. The admission price is…read morereasonable and you can get a discount on Groupon. Parking is free. They also have events in the summer like sip in Safari.

​We spent a whole week in Yellowstone National Park last week and saw tons of wildlife in their…read morenatural habitat, including watching a grizzly bear on a bison carcass through binoculars! But the kids really wanted a close up bear sighting, which brought us to Yellowstone Bear World. It turned out to be a fantastic decision! ​We loved the drive through experience and got to see so many black and brown bears right outside our car window. Pro-tip: Go early before noon! On hot summer days, the bears start heading for the water or tree shade by afternoon. We saw a ton of bears on our first loop in the morning around 11, but significantly fewer when we did a final pass around 2:30 PM. The best part is that your admission lets you drive through as many times as you like! ​They do offer a bear cub bottle feeding experience, but it was already fully booked through August, so definitely reserve that well in advance if you want to do it. ​Even without the cub feeding, there was plenty to keep everyone entertained. ​Petting Zoo: The kids absolutely loved petting the adorable baby deer! ​More Wildlife: We spotted bison, elk, magpies, and even a bald eagle. ​Extras: They have a few fun amusement rides and a Dinosaur World exhibit that kept the kids engaged. couple of small heads up for management : Restrooms: The restrooms could definitely use more regular cleaning and restocking throughout the day, there were paper towels and toilet paper scattered everywhere when we used them. Rides: Three of the rides were out of order during our visit, which made the lines considerably longer for the remaining ones, especially the roller coaster (which is by far the best ride there!). ​It's a hassle free, highly rewarding stop for families wanting an up close animal encounter. Highly recommended if you have kids.

After traveling through several national parks, we surprisingly hadn't seen a single bear in the…read morewild, so we thought this would be an opportunity to finally see some. We quickly realized there were many different animals throughout the drive-through area, including deer, bison, elk, and, of course, bears. At first, it was exciting to see them so close, but as we continued through, my feelings completely changed. Seeing so many animals contained within relatively small areas honestly made me sad. Instead of enjoying the experience, I found myself wondering about their stories--how they ended up here, whether they were rescued, born in captivity, or unable to survive in the wild. I understand that places like this provide people with an opportunity to see wildlife up close, and there may be circumstances surrounding these animals that visitors aren't aware of. But from my perspective, it began to feel more like entertainment for humans than an opportunity to appreciate wildlife. By the end, I found myself wishing these beautiful animals could be roaming freely in the wild rather than being viewed from our cars. I went in excited about finally seeing bears, but I left feeling genuinely sad and conflicted about the whole experience.

The Edge is a brand new indoor climbing gym and has everything a climber could want. The routes are…read morelong and they have a variety to push every skill set. I really like the bouldering part they have set up. I just wish it was closer to my house! Depending on how often you come, I would recommend getting a membership.

Get your climb on at the largest indoor climbing gym in the entire state of Idaho!…read more18,000 sq ft of climbing space - walls that stretch 40' in height - with the longest route reaching 50' total - indoor weights and treadmills for members - tons of bouldering areas - classes - competitions - parties and more! On-Belay, Belay-On! Climbing, Climb-On! This is THE place to climb indoors, sheltered from the 2 weeks of blistering Summer heat we get here in Idaho Falls. The Edge hasn't been open too long, so it's not overly crowded yet. I hope it stays this way for a while. But at the same time, I hope enough people come so that they stay in business. Alternative '90's & early 2000's music plays in the background as giant fans circulate the comfortable cool air around. They've got a gear shop, snacks, beverages, comfy padded benches to sit & watch the climbers. The prices are reasonable considering the high quality of this facility. The Edge receives 5 stars from me, along with my highest recommendation.

Great park and pretty big as well. Clean playground and hardly any traffic, but didn't see any…read morerestrooms or shades. Seen tables and a few kids. Very awesome place plus allot of parking, really clean and multiple areas for kids to play. Only thing missing with be a big of shade and fencing just in case.

Super fun for kids of all ages. Even when there are lots of people it isn't hard for your kids to…read moreplay.

We visited this park with some friends who live in the area (we are out of town) and it was so fun!…read moreThere is a pool, playground and splash pad all in the same place. I heard the pool has swim lessons. We just enjoyed the splash pad and playground. I love that I could sit at one table and see both of the play areas so my older kid could run back and forth from playground to splash pad. There was shade, lots of grass, restrooms, and plenty of parking.

I like that the splash pad and playground are close to each other…read more Went in the afternoon and the bathrooms were disgusting. There was fecal matter on the toilet and it smelled horrendous inside the bathrooms. Plus there's very little lighting in there making it really hard for a small child to use.

Great place to come and take a walk, sit and relax, picnic…read more (cross the street and you can enjoy simple hikes and bike riding around the water) It truly is a place of wonders!

Nice small peaceful garden/park with a pagoda, short trail to the river, large rocks, waterfall,…read morestatues, and places to sit and relax. Not a big place. Shaded with the sounds of the water.

We've had a flight from Idaho Falls and needed to kill a few hours before the flight. This place is…read moreSuper cute. Small, friendly, the animals were fun and friendly. Our kids loved it!

Absolutely loved it. But not really wheelchair friendly. Yes you can make it through with one. But…read morethe sandy and rocky effect flooring in most of it makes it extremely difficult to maneuver around staring at the beginning to end. My father is wheelchair bound at the moment and the wheels kept getting stuck. Not to mention the slope by the iguanas. It's quite steep and took me, my husband, and my mother to push him up. My mom was on the side keeping him from tipping because it's also angled slightly when you first start to go up. It would probably have taken only two people if the floor was smooth but it kept getting caught on the "rock like" grooves. If he was by himself, he wouldn't have been able to get through any of it. Otherwise he had fun.

North Bingham County park near Shelley ID has a cute small rv park. Only partial hook ups and a…read moremaximum stay of 7 days. Call for reservations