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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Guess the Due Date Contest

Think you can predict when the cotton-top tamarin twins will arrive? Enter your guess for a chance to win a family membership to Blank Park Zoo.

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Meet the Mayor

Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration at Blank Park Zoo as we officially welcome our new mayor—Oscar the Porcupine! After his recent election win, Oscar is ready to meet his constituents.

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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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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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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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WindChill -12
DewPoint -7
WindSpeed 9
Humidity 62
Visibility 9
Barometer 30.40
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Location Des Moines, IA

Light Snow

Forecast:

Tuesday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers, High: 2

Wednesday: Slight Chance Light Snow, High: 4

Current Conditions:

Light Snow

Forecast:

Tuesday: Mostly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers, High: 2

Wednesday: Slight Chance Light Snow, High: 4

Zoo Events & News

Mar
02
See Hope for the Wild: Cranes details

Hope for the Wild: Cranes

Join Blank Park Zoo as we welcome Dr. Adalbert Aine-omucunguzi from the International Crane Foundation (ICF) for a special presentation about the grey crowned cranes....     MORE ›
Mar
08
See Member Wine & Canvas details

Member Wine & Canvas

Enjoy an animal-themed painting class, led by Marcy Davidson of 515 Wine With Design.     MORE ›
Mar
15
See Meet the Mayor details

Meet the Mayor

Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration at Blank Park Zoo as we officially welcome our new mayor—Oscar the Porcupine! After his recent election win, Oscar...     MORE ›
Apr
18
See Member Storytime with the Easter Bunny details

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 ›
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