Blank Park Zoo
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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About the Business
Blank Park Zoo is a popular tourist attraction located in Des Moines, Iowa. Situated at 7401 Southwest 9th Street, this zoo is home to a diverse collection of animals from around the world. Visitors can explore various exhibits and learn about conservation efforts to protect endangered species. The institution offers educational programs, interactive experiences, and special events for visitors of all ages. With its commitment to wildlife conservation and education, Blank Park Zoo provides a fun and informative experience for the whole family.
Reviews
"Great city zoo. People are nice and the animals all are very healthy. A great place tot are the kids and explore. Highly recommended."
"Looking at this zoo from an aerial view, I didn’t expect there to be much at first. However, when I visited this zoo in person, I was awestruck at the diversity of animals on display within just a few acres! Every part of the zoo had some amazing creatures to marvel at, of which my favorites were the Red Panda, the Jamaican Fruit Bats, and the Cassowaries."
"Went to NightEyes as a family night for Halloween. Seems to changes each year and it’s fun for the whole family. Staff are very friendly and the kids love it. Plenty of activities and fun stuff to do all the while kids getting candy."
"We're members here which is nice because we can show up whenever and stay as long or as little. It's totally worth the cost. They also have reciprocal benefits for other zoos around the US which will save you lots of money. We really enjoyed Zoo Brew here on Wednesdays and came religiously until my work schedule changed. Sunday, was the first time we visited during normal zoo hours and it was cool to see which animals were more active vs. when we came in the evenings. We decided to go Sunday, on STEM day, because two of the female lions are moving to a different zoo this week. There were a lot of information stations throughout and lots of interactive activities. I do like this zoo, though it's a lot smaller than what I'm used to. I still think it's great what they have been able to do with this amount of space. I also feel like you can get reasonably close to the animals. There's plenty of rest/bathroom facilities. And, the train is fun whenever you want to take a break from walking. You get a different view of the animals and I believe it costs $2-$4 depending on whether or not you're a member. Don't forget to go into the exhibit in the entrance building. A lot of people miss that and there's a bunch of cool exhibits in there. The waterfall in the Discovery Center is really beautiful."
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