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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Members Sweetheart Dance

Join Blank Park Zoo for our annual Member Sweetheart Dance! Bring all your favorite Valentines for a night of music, sweet treats, crafts and special animal encounters.

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Summer Safari

Explore the world of animals and nature during week long, fun-packed day camps.

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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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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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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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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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Barometer 30.17
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Location Des Moines, IA
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Wednesday: Mostly Clear, High: 28

Thursday: Partly Cloudy, High: 40

Current Conditions:

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Forecast:

Wednesday: Mostly Clear, High: 28

Thursday: Partly Cloudy, High: 40

Zoo Events & News

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Member Sweetheart Dance

Bring all your favorite Valentines for a night of music, sweet treats, crafts and special animal encounters at Blank Park Zoo's Sweetheart Dance.     MORE ›
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