Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Discovery Center
This indoor space overlooks the Discovery Center’s free-roaming bird aviary and botanical gardens. It can be utilized for a variety of meeting types. The Discovery Center is made up of smaller breakout rooms Tamarin, Palm and Waterfall. It is perfect for smaller meetings and gatherings plus larger conferences and banquets. It accommodates up to 200 theater style or 120 banquet style. Indoor animal exhibits within the Discovery Center can be accessed all year long.
Large Pavilion
This covered outdoor space is a beautiful location conveniently situated near the Zoo’s entrance and the Bald Eagle exhibit. It is a perfect location for a variety of event types. The large pavilion seats 200-300 guests theater style or up to 150 banquet style.
Holmes Foster Event Center
Our recently constructed Holmes Foster Events Center is our largest indoor space and is an ideal venue for your special event, company outing, or gala. It can accommodate up to 450 guests (Banquet rounds) or 600 cocktail style. Our event center is a large blank canvas space that guests can easily transform to fit the style of your event. The Holmes Foster Event Center includes everything you need including free parking, tables/chairs, and the latest in audio/visual equipment. Additionally, it has an outdoor patio that is ideal for cocktail hour or casual affairs.
African Pavilion
Overlooking Iowa’s version of the African savanna’s iconic animals, this outdoor covered pavilion offers sweeping views of the Jamaa Kwa Africa exhibits of giraffe and addax. The Africa Pavilion seats up to 60 guests theater or 40 at round tables. This is an amazing area for cocktail hours or smaller more intimate events, including baby showers and private dinners.
Full Zoo Rental
Rent the zoo after hours exclusively for your guests.
