Conservation

Blank Park Zoo Conservation Committee
Blank Park Zoo Conservation Committee, founded in 1997, is comprised of Blank Park Zoo employees and volunteers working to raise awareness, incite action, and increase responsibility for our natural world both locally and globally. 
 

Coins for Conservation
Every visit to Blank Park Zoo helps a conservation of your choice. Learn how to choose by clicking here.
 

Art of Conservation Rwanda School Supply Donation Drive
The Blank Park Zoo Conservation Committee is organizing a School Supply Donation Drive to support AoC’s conservation and health education programs in Rwanda.
 

Wildlife Conservation Series
Learn about conservation of animals in the wild and help raise money to support this important work.
 

Species Survival Plans
The Blank Park Zoo currently participates in seven endangered species breeding programs in cooperation with other AZA accredited institutions. 

What can I do at home to promote conservation?

The Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT)
Learn about how this orginization is helping the chimpanzee and how you can help. 
 

Health in Harmony
Health in Harmony serves human health needs while helping to preserve the enviroment.
 

Help Iowa Wildlife Rehabilitators
Do you know how to sew, knit, or crochet? Learn how you can use your skills to help.
 

Recycling with Worms
The Blank Park Zoo recycles waste with worms, and you reduce landfill waste by doing this too!
 

Seafood Watch
Learn how your seafood choices effect the environment.


Prairie Chicken Blog
As part of Coins for Conservation, the Blank Park Zoo, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is helping the Prairie Chicken make a comeback.