About Us
The Zoo Town Surfers Experience
Since 2004, we’ve dedicated ourselves to offering people the best river experience Montana has to offer. Our owner and staff are genuinely invested in every trip and every guest, to create the best experience possible. We value your time, and we want each minute you spend with us to mean something, from the initial phone call to the ride back to our headquarters. Our dedicated staff of river professionals share common values and passions: We love to spend time on the river and share that enthusiasm with others.
Meet Our Team
Tom Barry- Owner/Operator
Rivers have connected me with the best people and the best experiences of my life. After working for several successful guide operations and adventure lodges, I purchased Zoo Town Surfers in March of 2026. I’m grateful to have Jason Shreder, Zoo Town’s founder, as an advisor as I work to build on Zoo Town’s legacy as a community paddling hub and education center. I look forward to meeting members of the paddling community. See you on the river!
Directions
Zoo Town Surfers Headquarters: 5077 Old Hwy 10 W, Alberton, MT 59820
ALBERTON AND TARKIO GORGE TRIPS – MEET @ CRYSTAL SPRINGS FROM MISSOULA:
Drive west on I-90. Approximately 10 miles past the town of Alberton take the Crystal Springs Exit (Exit 65). Immediately after exiting head north (right) toward the “T” intersection. Go left on Old HWY 10 W. Follow the Old Hwy 10 frontage road for 1 mile. Continue driving until you pass beneath the interstate. Immediately after the underpass, you will see Crystal Springs on your left, enter the driveway marked by the kayak and park facing the berm in the grassy area on your left.
FROM CDA/SPOKANE: Note: Remember the time change, Montana is on Mountain Standard Time!
Drive east on I-90 to Montana from Coeur d’Alene. Approximately 65 miles from the Idaho/Montana boarder, take the Crystal Springs Exit (Exit 65) off I-90. Keep an eye out just after passing the Tarkio Exit. At the exit, head south (right) until you come to a “T” intersection. At this intersection, take a left onto Old HWY 10 W and go 100 yards and our headquarters is on the right. Enter the driveway marked by the kayak and park facing the berm in the grassy area on your left.
ZOO TOWN SURFERS LOCHSA RIVER OUTPOST
During Lochsa season you can find us at the Wilderness Gateway Campground on Highway 12 in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest near Kooskia, Idaho.
