Zoo
Blank Park Zoo
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Dana
September 1, 2022
Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the nat…
Katie
February 3, 2022
Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa.
Sherri
October 13, 2019
Blank Park Zoo is gorgeous and just the right size. You can see the whole zoo and yet not be exhausted from the day. They have a little train, face painting for the kids, a playground area. It is well kept and clean. A favorite for young and old.
Jill
July 6, 2019
Enjoy our local Zoo! Sometimes they hold evening events for adults such as Zoo Brew.
Sara
May 14, 2022
This is Iowa's only accredited zoo, home to the largest male lion in captivity!
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Location
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA