Iowa's sweetest family tradition is back and ready to delight! Roam through enchanted lighted displays, a merry-not-scary treat safari, and enjoy live entertainment and games, all while learning more about and supporting wildlife.

After an engaging primary round the top three candidates have emerged including Oscar the North American porcupine, Deuce the African lion and Kitsi the Japanese macaque.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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