“Only accredited zoo in the state of Iowa”
Beautifully landscaped 22-acre zoological park featuring naturalistic exhibits with more than 800 animals from five continents; including lions; tigers; sea lions; snow leopards; giraffe. Train ride; camel ride; gift shop and cafe. Discovery Center includes Iowa's largest collection of tropical plants; bat cave; finches; a coral reef aquarium and hands-on water lab. March 16 through June 10; see animatronic animals and learn about mammals from the Ice Age.
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March 13, 2015
Would HIGHLY recommend this zoo. My four boys had a fantastic time here. Don't miss the black rhino or the fun little train.
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Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines,
Iowa
50315
USA
Hours
Open now until 4:00 pm
- Mon - Wed: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thu, Fri: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Sun, Sat: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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