Blank Park Zoo
Zoo, Other Great Outdoors, and Park
Des Moines
"Zoo brew on wed nights is awesome."(4 Tips)![Evan[Bu]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/1718914-0E4PXEUXZ2KFIAR4.jpg "Evan[Bu]")
"only other place to spot a giraffe in Des Moines."(3 Tips)
"Members get a free train ride and 20% off in gift shop on Mondays."(2 Tips)
"Also very kid friendly."(2 Tips)
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Jason MrachinaJuly 3, 2015Zoo brew on wed nights is awesome. Local music, lots of good people and fun times
We love member Monday's. the kids enjoy the train rides; however, I would like to see the train expanded to go farther and possibly add a stop on the other side. That's be neat.
K12 IncFebruary 6, 2012Did you know? The first incarnation of the zoo, Des Moines Children’s Zoo opened in 1966. Based around nursery rhymes, it included a castle & moat, Noah's Ark replica, petting zoo & miniature railroad
The zoo camps for the kids to do during the day are great because they spend a lot of time teaching your kid a lot about the different animals there and about the different features the animals have.- Melissa DallyMay 17, 2014Great zoo and getting better! May not be as big as Henry Doorly in Omaha, but you can enjoy several hours there. Also very kid friendly.
Kate AnnAugust 2, 2016zoo brew on wednesday nights for grownups, but a great visit all the time! say hi to barnaby, the giant aldabra tortoise.
If you have young kids, I highly recommend buying a yearly pass for the Zoo, the Science Center and Living History Farms. Excellent value.
Erik RowleyFebruary 4, 2015It's been decades since I've been here but I'll be damned if I don't fit in that prairie dog tunnel and experience that awesomeness again!
Ginny CoxSeptember 3, 2013Kids loved it, and it's rather inexpensive. We had a tough time finding a parking spot, though.
Justin HeydJuly 24, 2013Make sure you check it all of the animal shows at their corresponding times!
- They do zoo camps for the kids my niece's age so the children can learn more about the animals and their wild life.
Make time for the sea lions and seals! Mondays have free train rides for members!
Brandon BarkerAugust 1, 2014Kids get scared feeding the goats and llamas at the petting zoo, so look to the ground for free food to feed them.
- Nicole M.May 7, 2014They are really giving the zoo a total makeover. It is nice but not quite comparable to bigger city zoos.
- The new rhino girl was fun to watch. The male and female haven't been introduced yet so only got to meet the girl.
Go late, the tigers and lions will be active because it's almost feeding time.
- Evan[Bu]July 22, 2011Besides Toys-R-Us, this is the only other place to spot a giraffe in Des Moines.
Amanda ThompsonJuly 23, 2011Feast in the wild this weekend! Different vendors, including Tropical Sno and Fazolis
Changing table is in the bathrooms by the gift shop. None in the bathroom by the goats.
- Members get a free train ride and 20% off in gift shop on Mondays.
Don't bring the children on Wednesdays after 5. Its "Zoo Brew" 21 and up only
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