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The Blank Park Zoo is a zoological park located on 9th Street south of downtown Des Moines close to historic Fort Des Moines. Consisting of 25 acres, the zoo originally opened as the Des Moines Children’s Zoo in 1966. Today, it is dedicated to conservation and education.
The only accredited zoo in the state, the Blank Park Zoo features several large exhibits such as the Discovery Center, which consists of several sections like the Cave, the Free Range Aviary, and the Meredith Alpine Exhibit. Other exhibits include the African Boardwalk, the Aquarium of the Discovery Center, and the David Kruidenier Australia Adventure. If you are wondering what to see in Des Moines with kids, the Blank Park Zoo is a fun place to visit on a family vacation.
7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, Phone: 515-285-4722
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