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Animal Wish Lists Financial & Leadership Information What It Takes #IMissMyZoo Mayor News About Us Board of Directors Board Portal Agendas & Minutes Board Directory Calendar of Meetings Committees Compliance Orientation Zoo History Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Contact Us Jobs MENU Blank Park Zoo is closed Thursday, February 4, 2021 due to weather conditions. Masks required for entry. Learn more about our COVID response. Summer Safari Explore the world of animals and nature during week long, fun-packed day camps. learn more Blank Park Zoo STEM Boxes Hands-on project kits delivered every two months. The perfect gift for kids! Create. Explore. Inspire. learn more Plant.Grow.Fly. Did you know that more than one-third of our food supply depends on pollinators? Learn how you can protect pollinators in your own backyard. learn more Weddings at the Zoo Looking for a unique location to host your big day? Blank Park Zoo offers several venue spaces for groups of five to 350 that are sure to wow your guests. learn more Adopt an Animal Become the proud parent of one of 26 Blank Park Zoo animals participating in the Adopt an Animal program. learn more Birthday Parties Your next birthday party should be unique, wild and fun. Have your party at Iowa's Wildest Adventure... the Blank Park Zoo. learn more What it Takes The mission of Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation. What does that mean? WHAT DOES IT TAKE to run your Zoo? learn more Member Events Having a Blank Park Zoo Membership allows for fun filled year of member events. learn more Discover Our Animals! Aldabra Tortoise African Lion Amur Tiger Giraffe Golden-headed Tamarin Magellan Penguin Red Panda Sea Lion Rhino AZA SAFE AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction focuses the collective expertise within accredited zoos and aquariums to save species. MORE › Membership Receive free, unlimited admission to explore and enjoy the Zoo for one year. More › Zoo Blog Introducing the Holmes Foster Event Center Nestled on 22 acres of land is a quaint, AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited Zoo in the heart of Iowa, and is also now the location of... Explore the Zoo with our interactive map! Go! Get Zoo News Stay up-to-date on the latest! signup! Weather @ The Zoo Current Conditions: 10° Fair Forecast: Sunday: Chance Snow, High: 5 Monday: Chance Snow, High: 6 Current Conditions: 10° Fair Forecast: Sunday: Chance Snow, High: 5 Monday: Chance Snow, High: 6 Zoo Events & News Feb 08 Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda - February Join Ruby the Reading Red Panda each month for a special storytime. MORE › Feb 12 Kids Night Out - February Parents, enjoy a kid free evening while the kids enjoy the zoo! Let us be your sitter for the nigh...