The wildest adventure in town...

There is just so much to do at the Zoo.  The Blank Park Zoo on SW 9th is one of the coolest places in Iowa.  They are open year round and there is always something to do.  



You can keep it low key by just exploring the Zoo on your own, feeding the parakeets, taking a ride on the carousel, riding the train or feeding a giraffe.  Kids can feed goats and llamas in the petting area and even ride a camel!

Zoo Tots cooking class.

Visiting the giraffes after
a fun Zoo Tots class.

Sign up for a zoo tots class, zoo tots cooking class or attend a summer camp. Come over the holidays for the Easter Eggstaravaganza or to visit Santa at Christmastime. The Night Eyes event at Halloween is also very fun and very popular.  Visit their website for information about all of the programing and come visit.


They do awesome kids birthday parties with petting zoo's and you can even rent out the facilities for weddings and other private events.  If you get hungry there is no need to leave, there are dining options with meals to please everyone.  And don't forget to visit the gift shop for souvenirs!

Getting a tattoo is one of Nathan's
favorite parts about visiting the zoo

They have redone so much over the last year from the sea lion area to the Australian outback area.  The favorites like the monkey, tiger, turtles, flamingos and ostriches are always fun to see.  If you have never been, or just haven't been in a while, take advantage of the next nice day and "Do The Zoo".