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:

Aldabra Tortoises (indoor viewing available)
Amur Tiger
Australia Viewing Deck (Walk through closed for the season)
Discovery Center
Lions
Otter
Penguins
Rhinos (indoor viewing available)
Seals/Sea Lions
Zebra 
Gift Shop

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

Addax
African Aviary
Australian Aviary
Blue Cranes
Cassowary
Cinereous Vulture 
Critter Corner
Duiker
Flamingos
Face Painting / Glitter Tattoos
Gibbons
Grey Crowned Cranes
Japanese Macaques - Off exhibit for construction
Koi Feeding
Kori Bustards
Lemurs
Nyala
Okapi
Red River Hogs
Wallabies
Giraffe Feeding
Parakeet Feeding
Carousel
Train Ride
Hy-Vee's Safari Grill
GoGo Plaza