Saving Animals
AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction focuses the collective expertise within accredited zoos and aquariums to save species. More ›
Zoo Blog
Meru gave birth to a 32 pound seal pup on August 20. It's a girl! She is spending quality time with mom right now. She will soon m...
Weather @ The Zoo
Current Conditions:
73°
Fog/Mist
Forecast:
Thursday: Thunderstorms, High: 81
Friday: Chance Thunderstorms, High: 84
Current Conditions:
73°
Fog/Mist
Forecast:
Thursday: Thunderstorms, High: 81
Friday: Chance Thunderstorms, High: 84
Zoo Events & News
Sep
22
Eagle Day 2019
In celebration of our majestic national symbol, the bald eagle, Blank Park Zoo will host our annual Eagle Day from 10-2 on Sunday, September 22nd. MORE ›
Oct
11
Halloween Zoo Brew
Lions, tigers and BOO(ze) OH MY! For those 21 and older, grab your best costume and come celebrate Halloween at the Zoo. Enjoy live music,... MORE ›
Oct
17
Night Eyes
Lights, Costumes, Treats! Night Eyes welcomes you to the sweetest Halloween tradition in Central Iowa! This “merry not scary” Halloween event invites guests to enjoy... MORE ›
Oct
18
Night Eyes
Lights, Costumes, Treats! Night Eyes welcomes you to the sweetest Halloween tradition in Central Iowa! This “merry not scary” Halloween event invites guests to enjoy... MORE ›
