| Cover | Oct. 26, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Zivo Bioscience, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001101026 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 26, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-30415 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 87-0699977 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 21 East Long Lake Road |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Bloomfield Hills |
| Entity Address State Or Province | MI |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 48304 |
| City Area Code | 248 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Local Phone Number | 452-9866 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ZIVO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
