Is Blank Park Zoo a nonprofit?
The Blank Park Zoo is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization.
Does the Blank Park Zoo have an aquarium?
Myron & Jackie Blank Discovery Center Open year-round, the Discovery Center is home to birds, red pandas, dwarf caiman, fruit bats, Amazon rainforest, a water fall and a 15,000 gallon salt water aquarium.
What animals do they have at the Blank Park Zoo?
In addition to animals in the major exhibits, the zoo includes many individual exhibits that are home to animals including:
- Bald Eagles.
- Chilean flamingo.
- North American River Otter.
- Black-tailed prairie dogs.
- Aldabra giant tortoise.
- Ring-tailed lemurs.
- Magellanic penguins.
- White-handed gibbons.
Do you have to wear a mask at the Des Moines Zoo?
Campers and staff will not be required to wear masks outside. Masks are strongly encouraged for anyone not fully vaccinated. Masks are required to feed the giraffe whether indoors or outdoors. Health screenings: Zoo staff are required to complete daily health screenings.
How much does it cost to go to the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines Iowa?
Online Tickets
| Adult Daytime Ticket (Ages 13-64) Price $14.00 (tax exempt) | Valid until Sunday, 31 July 2022 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
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| Senior Daytime Ticket (Ages 65+) Price $11.00 (tax exempt) | Valid until Sunday, 31 July 2022 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
What brings tourists to Iowa?
Best Things To Do in Iowa
- Iowa State Capitol.
- Amana Colonies.
- Blank Park Zoo.
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Center.
- Lost Island Waterpark.
- National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
- Pikes Peak State Park.
- Visit Okoboji.
What are 3 interesting facts about Iowa?
Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers; the Missouri River to the west and the Mississippi River to the east. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines. Iowa’s nickname is the Hawkeye state. Iowa has 3 state universities: Iowa StateUniversity, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa.