Saving Animals
AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction focuses the collective expertise within accredited zoos and aquariums to save species. More ›
Zoo Blog
Blank Park Zoo is happy to announce the birth of a male harbor seal pup on August 4, 2018! He was a big baby - 30 pounds at birth. You can help s...
Weather @ The Zoo
Current Conditions:
48°
Fair
Forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, High: 77
Monday: Chance Thunderstorms, High: 79
Current Conditions:
48°
Fair
Forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, High: 77
Monday: Chance Thunderstorms, High: 79
Zoo Events & News
Sep
27
Zooktoberfest
In tradition of German beer festivals all over the world, Zooktoberfest partners with Oktoberfest DSM to kick off Oktoberfest Weekend. Featuring The Barry Boyce Band,... MORE ›
Sep
29
The Animals Awaken
Enjoy 'out of this world' animal enrichment and meet a couple cosplay characters from another galaxy September 29 at Blank Park Zoo. MORE ›
Oct
12
Halloween Zoo Brew
Lions and tigers and BOO’s OH MY! Blank Park Zoo presents a SPOOKtacular way to enjoy Zoo Brew. For those 21 and older, grab your... MORE ›
Oct
18
Night Eyes
Lights, Costumes, Treats! 2018 marks the 28th year of Night Eyes. Blank Park Zoo welcomes you to the sweetest Halloween tradition in Central Iowa! The... MORE ›
