Blank Park Zoo

Whether you are in town on business or holiday, the Blank Park Zoo is a great place to see some of the best of Iowa's wildlife. The zoo offers fun and educational exhibits as well as plenty of fun events to keep you entertained. It is the perfect destination for families with kids of all ages. It is also a great way to learn about conservation efforts and endangered species. It is located at 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315.

The zoo features a number of exhibits, including the Wild Lights Festival which celebrates the Chinese New Year. It features giant Asian lanterns shaped like animals. The zoo also features a petting zoo where you can pet the animals. In addition, the zoo also has a conservation committee which focuses on environmental protection.

The zoo is home to more than 1500 animals, from zebras and giraffes to lions and bears. A few notable exhibits include the Swinging Swamp Bridge and the Lost Kingdom which features rare Asian animals such as Chinese alligators, tigers and Komodo dragons. The zoo also features flamingo feedings and train rides. During the warmer months, guests can also ride a camel.

The zoo also has a cool new exhibit called the Red Ape Rainforest which features a number of cool displays. It also has the largest shark touch pool in the country. There is also a nifty exhibit called the California Condor which displays some of North America's endangered birds of prey.

The zoo also features a few fun interactive exhibits such as the Discovery Center, which features an assortment of fossils from the Ice Age. Located at the front of the zoo, the Discovery Center is an excellent way to learn about the world around you. It also includes a cool mini-golf course and a play area for kids.

The zoo also has the largest indoor rainforest, as well as the largest indoor desert. It has plenty of special exhibits as well, including a treehouse and a golf course. It also has a fun water park and a carousel. It has also got a ton of animals, including over 64 acres of them!

The zoo has an award winning animal care team, which helps ensure that the animals are happy and healthy. Visitors can also enjoy a zoo tour by bus or a guided zoo experience. In addition to the zoo, visitors can also enjoy live music and a number of other fun activities. The zoo also has a number of programs such as a giraffe feeding program and overnight camping excursions. In addition, the zoo is also home to the largest petting zoo in Iowa.

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The zoo also has something called the Sky Safari which is an aerial tram that takes visitors from one exhibit to the next. The zoo has also got a great number of animal and nature related events such as a giraffe feeding, a lion show and even a camel show. The zoo also has dozens of fun and educational events and activities for children of all ages.

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