Aquarium of Boise, Idaho

We had a lot of snow recently, but the weather flipped, and we were looking at temperatures above 40 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. We had to get out of the house to enjoy the beautiful winter weather, but no trails would be in any condition to hike.

We were driving around, doing a little shopping, when we approached the Aquarium of Boise. We both had the same thought and with a minor lane change, we pulled into the parking lot.

We have been to the Aquarium a number of times but never blogged about it. While small, it is a really neat place to visit. They have a variety of fish, reptiles, amphibians, and more. Occasionally, they walk around with one of the Iguanas or snakes to teach about the animal. Five of the exhibits allow you to put your hands in the water. In three of those exhibits you are easily able to touch the marine life in the exhibit.

Overall, the Boise Aquarium is one of its hidden gems. It doesn't look like much from the outside, and you don't expect much because it is an aquarium in Boise, but once inside, it exceeds your expectations. We love it.