Blank Park Zoo

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

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Fri 10a-4p

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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.

Reviewed by
Darrin B.

July 28, 2021

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.

May 20, 2022

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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Marisa B.

August 05, 2023

For a smaller scale zoo they have a a lot of things for kids and families to do. The exhibits are in good proximity to each other so you don't have to walk far to see anything. Our kids loves the... Read more

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