Blank Park Zoo

Blank Park Zoo is also one of the Best Day Trips from Iowa. Near the historic Fort Des Moines on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States, lies the 49-acre Blank Park Zoo. It is the only certified zoo in Iowa and a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The purpose of the Blank Park Zoo is to promote a love of nature via preservation, instruction, exploration, and entertainment.

The endangered cassowary was featured in the David Kruidenier Australia Adventure, which debuted in 2011, the sea lion pool was restored, and an unique dinosaur exhibit was on display in the Zoo Plex over the summer. 8,000 people attended the "Big Dig" event at Blank Park Zoo to create enthusiasm regarding expansion.

To aid in animal management, a new quarantine facility was built, and a new veterinarian agreement with Iowa State University was inked. When entering the zoo, visitors first come across the Discovery Center, a completely enclosed space that houses a variety of plants and animals. The Meredith Alpine Exhibit, Free Range Tropical Aviary, The Cave, and other distinct exhibits within the Discovery Center each offer a distinctive viewing experience.

Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Location: 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, US
Phone: +1 515-285-4722
Website: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/