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
Flamingos
Gibbons
Giraffe (viewable indoors during poor weather, enter from north path near the rhino exhibit)
Japanese Macaques
Kid's Kingdom (may be closed during poor weather)
Kori Bustards
Lemurs (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Lions
Ostrich
Otter
Penguins
Rhinos
Seals/Sea Lions
Wallabies (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Watusi
Parakeet Feeding
Carousel
Train Ride
Gift Shop
Macaw Cafe (open weekends)

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

African Aviary
Australian Aviary
Giraffe Feeding
Koi Feeding
Spurred Tortoise
Camel Ride
Safari Grill