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Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50315 USA

74 Reviews
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Closed Now
Opens Wed 10a
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  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
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“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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Darrin B.

My GF daughter is a zoo keeper in Naples, so when ever we get a chance to visit a zoo we go. First the staff in the front area was not friendly or helpful. We had an online coupon for a few... Read more

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Michael H.

It's a smaller zoo, but very well kept, and fun for a family outing. The animal enclosures looked clean and well manicured, the animals looked healthy, and the park grounds are very colorful and... Read more

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Jenny K.

I went here yesterday. I was surprised the price went up to $16/ticket. It's not worth that , but other than the expense ticket price it was a good day. The lions and tigers were out and about.... Read more

Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, Iowa
50315 USA
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Closed Now
  • Sun - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Restrooms
  • Wifi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Credit Cards Accepted
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