Events

  Family Friday Night
Do you want to come to the Zoo, but can't find time during the day? Join us as we extend our hours every Friday June through August for extra activities and all the animals of the Zoo! 

  Safari Splash
While things are heating up this August, the Blank Park Zoo will be cooling down with Safari Splash. Join us the first week of August for some cool activities!

  Uptown Hoedown
Grab your dancing boots and join us for the third annual Uptown Hoedown, a country-style gala on Saturday, August 28.

  An Evening for African Predators
This event will feature a guest speaker from the African Predator Conservation Research Organization (APCRO). Learn how this organization is working to save these amazing creatures.

 See Jack Hanna at the Blank Park Zoo
Don't miss this show as America's Favorite Zookeeper visits the Blank Park Zoo with some of his animal friends and tell of his adventures.

  Night Eyes
Mark your calendars for the 20th annual Night Eyes! Be sure to join us this October for the sweetest event in Central Iowa.