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.

The following exhibits are generally open everyday:

Addax
African Aviary
Aldabra Tortoises (indoor viewing available)
Amur Tiger
Bald Eagles
Discovery Center (final admission 30 minutes before close.)
Eland  
Flamingos
Gibbons
Giraffe - outdoor exhibit viewing on warm days
Japanese Macaques
Kids' Kingdom (Open at 11:00 am, weather permitting)
Lions
Lemurs
Nyala
Otter
Penguins
Rhinos - outdoor exhibit viewing on warm days
Seals/Sea Lions
Wallabies (viewing deck only, Australia walkthrough closed)
Zebra
Train Ride - open weekends
Carousel (open weekends and for Wild Lights)
Face Painting / Glitter Tattoos
Safari Grill - open weekends
Gift Shop

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

Australian Aviary
Camel Ride
Critter Corner
Giraffe Feeding
Koi Feeding
Kori Bustards
Parakeet Feeding
Spurred Tortoise