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)
Japanese Macaques
Kid's Kingdom (may be closed if weather is poor)
Lemurs (may be off exhibit on colder days)
Ostrich
Otters
Penguins
Rhinos (viewable indoors on colder days)
Seals/Sea Lions
Carousel
Train
Gift Shop
Macaw Cafe

The following exhibits/attractions are closed:

Giraffe Feeding
King Vultures
Koi Feeding
Kori Bustards
Lions - Keepers are in the process of introducing the lions to form a pride. Viewing will be limited during this process.
Ostrich Feeding
Outdoor Aviaries
Parakeet Feeding
Camel Ride
Safari Grill
Snow Leopards 
Spurred Tortoises
Wallabies