Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 adults, $15 children
Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company will feature nearly 50 handcrafted, larger-than-life, illuminated Asian lanterns. This year’s festival features animal displays, interactives, Asian mythical creatures, and many, many photo and selfie opportunities. The best times to walk the path and see the lights begin at sunset. Allow 60-90 minutes for the best viewing experience. Admission begins at 7:30 p.m., but you may enter the festival anytime until 9:30 p.m.
Peak Ticket: $25, $21/member
Non-Peak Ticket: $23, $19/member
Four Pack of Tickets: $90, $72/member.
Group Tickets: For groups of 40 or more, call 515-285-4722 for more information
Age one (1) and under are free. Tickets are limited for each evening, please purchase tickets in advance.
Learn more about peak and non-peak pricing.
Super Hero and Princess Nights at Wild Lights Festival presented by MidAmerican Energy Company: on 4/11, 4/18, 5/2 and 5/9 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Blank Park Zoo's Wild Lights Festival Presented by MidAmerican Energy Company is a rain or shine event. We are unable to offer refunds on tickets. The event is held rain or shine. Changes to tickets already purchased are available on a limited basis to a date as capacity allows. Ticket changes must be completed during office hours before the ticket date. Ticket changes are available via phone during regular office hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. by calling 515-285-4722. Unused tickets cannot be changed after the original ticket date has passed. Please note that tickets may increase in price during the event and any changes are subject to a price adjustment. Please note this is an evening event festival and tickets do not include animal viewing or daytime admission to Blank Park Zoo.
Learn more, visit the frequently asked questions page.
Note: It has been reported to us that many ticket scammers use social media to sell third party tickets. Please only purchase tickets from Blank Park Zoo or blankparkzoo.com.
