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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...
Weather @ The Zoo
Current Conditions:
| struct (ordered) | |
|---|---|
| Temp | 49 |
| WindChill | 44 |
| DewPoint | 40 |
| WindSpeed | 14 |
| Humidity | 71 |
| Visibility | 10 |
| Barometer | 29.46 |
| TempUnits | °F |
| WindSpeedUnits | mph |
| Conditions | Cloudy |
| Icon | ovc |
| HumidityUnits | % |
| BarometerUnits | inches |
| PressureUnits | millibars |
| VisibilityUnits | miles |
| Location | Des Moines, IA |
49°
Cloudy
Forecast:
Thursday: Rain And Snow Likely then Mostly Cloudy, High: 48
Friday: Partly Cloudy, High: 57
Current Conditions:
49°
Cloudy
Forecast:
Thursday: Rain And Snow Likely then Mostly Cloudy, High: 48
Friday: Partly Cloudy, High: 57
Zoo Events & News
Apr
05
Blank Park Zoo's Wild Lights Festival Presented by MidAmerican Energy Company
Explore over 50 new larger-than-life, illuminated lanterns at Blank Park Zoo's Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company April 5 - May 26. MORE ›
Apr
18
Member Storytime with the Easter Bunny
Enjoy an Easter-themed story book read by our friends from the Des Moines Police Department and the Easter Bunny! MORE ›
May
13
Gators On The Green
Blank Park Zoo’s annual golf tournament, Gators on the Green, raises funds to save animals. By hitting the greens, you are directly supporting the Zoo’s... MORE ›
Jun
02
June Member Late Night
Enjoy a late night at the zoo, just for members! MORE ›
