Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo

Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
 

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Open Daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
 

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21+ crowd sampling local beer at evening event
Zoo Brew presented by Veridian Credit Union

The zoo roars to life after hours for those 21 and over! Join us select Wednesdays in June, July and August.

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Dino Park Zoo

This summer, Blank Park Zoo transforms into Dino Park Zoo—featuring the most lifelike animatronic dinosaurs ever created, included with admission!

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children around a seal and sea lion pool at the local zoo
Children & Families

Explore the world of animals through Early Childhood Classes, Safari Camps, and more.

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Renderings of a new Wild Iowa and lion habitat
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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Newly married couple walking in the Discovery Center with plants surrounding them
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
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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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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Weather @ The Zoo

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Zoo Events & News

Jun
18
See Zoo Brew with The Cardinal Sound details

Zoo Brew with The Cardinal Sound

The camels aren’t the only ones celebrating hump day at Blank Park Zoo! On select Wednesdays in the summer, the Zoo comes to life after...     MORE ›
Jun
23
See June Member Late Night details

June Member Late Night

Enjoy a late night at the zoo, just for members!     MORE ›
Jun
25
See Zoo Brew with The Punching Pandas details

Zoo Brew with The Punching Pandas

The camels aren’t the only ones celebrating hump day at Blank Park Zoo! On select Wednesdays in the summer, the Zoo comes to life after...     MORE ›
Jul
07
See July Member Late Night details

July Member Late Night

Enjoy a late night at the zoo, just for members!     MORE ›
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