Open and Closed Exhibits

Weather, minor maintenance or animal health issues may cause a change from day to day, so if you are coming to see a specific animal, please call 515-974-2501 in advance to verify it is on exhibit.

The following exhibits are generally open everyday:

Addax 
Aldabra Tortoises (viewable indoors)
Amur Tiger
Bald Eagles
Discovery Center
Eland (off exhibit on colder days)
Flamingos
Gibbons (off exhibit on colder days)
Giraffe (viewable indoors during poor weather, enter from north path near the rhino exhibit)
Giraffe Feeding - Weekends only
Japanese Macaques
Kid's Kingdom (may be closed during inclement weather)
Koi Feeding
Kori Bustards
Lemurs (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Lions
Ostrich
Otter
Parakeet Feeding
Penguins
Rhinos (viewable indoors on colder days)
Seals/Sea Lions
Snow Leopard
Wallabies
Carousel
Gift Shop
Macaw Cafe

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

African Aviary
Australian Aviary
Spurred Tortoises
Train Ride - Closed October 8 - 12 for track repairs
Watusi
Camel Ride
Safari Grill