Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo

Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
 

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Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
 

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Renderings of a new Wild Iowa and lion habitat
Expand the Impact Capital Campaign

Announcing the largest expansion and renovation effort in the Zoo's 58 year history—an $18 million 'Expand the Impact' Capital Campaign.

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Motus Wildlife Tracking System

See recent wildlife detections from our tracking system here at the Zoo

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Early Childhood Classes

Blank Park Zoo offers several popular classes for young children 1-6 years and their favorite adult. Classes offer children fun hands-on activities and an opportunity to meet Zoo animals.

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Newly married couple walking in the Discovery Center with plants surrounding them
Weddings at the Zoo

Looking for a unique location to host your big day? Blank Park Zoo offers several venue spaces for groups of five to 350 that are sure to wow your guests.

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Plant.Grow.Fly.
Plant.Grow.Fly.

Did you know that more than one-third of our food supply depends on pollinators? Learn how you can protect pollinators in your own backyard.

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Adopt an Animal

Become the proud parent of one of 26 Blank Park Zoo animals participating in the Adopt an Animal program.

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Discover. Connect. Take Action

Discover conservation and the natural world with fun, at-home activities.

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AZA SAFE

AZA SAFE

AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction focuses the collective expertise within accredited zoos and aquariums to save species. MORE ›

Membership

Membership

Receive free, unlimited admission to explore and enjoy the Zoo for one year. More ›

Zoo Blog

Zoo Blog
Click Here for Giving Blank Park Zoo is thrilled to announce the public phase of the largest expansion and renovation effort in the Zoo's 58 year...

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Friday: Partly Cloudy, High: 81

Saturday: Mostly Cloudy, High: 83

Current Conditions:

83°

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Forecast:

Friday: Partly Cloudy, High: 81

Saturday: Mostly Cloudy, High: 83

Zoo Events & News

Sep
21
See DISCOVER the WILD Days - Red Panda details

DISCOVER the WILD Days - Red Panda

Join us each month from 10:00 - 2:00 pm, to explore Blank Park Zoo's SAVING the WILD conservation priorities.     MORE ›
Sep
28
See Member Event -  Grandparent's Breakfast details

Member Event - Grandparent's Breakfast

Calling all grandparents! Bring your grandchildren and enjoy breakfast and special activities at the Zoo.     MORE ›
Oct
05
See DISCOVER the WILD Days - Cinereous Vultures details

DISCOVER the WILD Days - Cinereous Vultures

Join us each month from 10:00 - 2:00 pm, to explore Blank Park Zoo's conservation priorities.     MORE ›
Oct
14
See Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda - October details

Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda - October

Join Ruby the Reading Red Panda each month for a special storytime.     MORE ›
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