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 ( may be off exhibit on colder days)
Aldabra Tortoises (viewable indoors)
Amur Tiger
Bald Eagles
Discovery Center
Eland (off exhibit on colder days)
Flamingos (off exhibit on colder days)
Gibbons (off exhibit on colder days)
Giraffe (viewable indoors during poor weather, enter from north path near the rhino exhibit)
Japanese Macaques
Kid's Kingdom (may be closed during inclement weather)
Lemurs (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Lions
Ostrich
Otter
Penguins
Rhinos (viewable indoors on colder days)
Seals/Sea Lions
Wallabies (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Gift Shop
Macaw Cafe - Open Friday thru Monday

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

African Aviary
Australian Aviary
Giraffe Feeding
Koi Feeding
Kori Bustards
Parakeet Feeding
Spurred Tortoise
Watusi
Camel Ride
Carousel
Train Ride
Safari Grill