BLANK PARK ZOO
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 Directions
Since 1966
Here’s The Deal:
Blank Park Zoo is a zoological park located in south Des monies. Its mission is to promote nature love through conservation, awareness, science, and recreation. The zoo was originally based on nursery rhymes and included a moat fortress, Noah's Ark house, a petting zoo, and a miniature railroad. Visitors will notice the Meredith Alpine Display at the Discovery Centre's door, accessed from the zoo's central guest lobby. Visitors can enjoy the pair of red pandas in the zoo from an indoor enclosure with an attached travel tunnel, allowing additional space for the animals in an outdoor exhibit. Discovery Center Aquarium includes aquatic environments from all over the world. A part of the waterfall above the Amazon River Pool is there. Discovery Center will amaze you with its mountainous and tropical habitats filled with exotic plants, birds, fish, and animals. Blank Park Zoo offers free admission for members.
SPECIALTY:
Night Eyes, Conservation, Libraries, Scout, Weddings, Animal Days, Facility Rental, Home School Programs, Field Trip, Birthday Parties, Zoo Brew Reveal Party, Conservation Speaker Series, Group Visits, Exhibitions, Member Events, Spring Break Schedule, Early Education, Gators on The Green and Safari Camps & Family Nature Club
Price: Children (2–12years): $8.00
Adults (13–64 years): $14
Senior Citizens (65+ years): $11
Discount: 10% discount at the WildThings Gift Shop -10% discount at the Safari Grill for members View Coupon
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GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions
Since 1979
Here’s The Deal:
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is located in the middle of Des Moines. It provides an everlasting visitor experience through progressive architecture, creative programs, and diverse exhibits. In imaginative spaces built to discover, illustrate, and enjoy the beauty of the plant environment, the conservatory has over 1,200 separate taxa from around the globe. The garden will display vibrant annual color schemes based around creative themes influenced by music, literature, fashion, and pop culture, using plants as the exhibition ingredients. The renovated indoor spaces, including the expansive DuPont Room and two smaller spaces in the North Gallery, allow guests to enjoy the tropics during Iowa’s weather extremes and see garden-inspired art. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers free admission for children under age 3.
SPECIALTY:
Venue Rentals, Youth, Horticultural Exhibits, North Gallery, Plants, Garden Shop, Group Visits, Families Programs, Students, Adult Education, Calendar of Events, Dine, Teachers, Educational Programs, Conservatory and Indoor Gardens, Garden Photos, Plant Collections & Outdoor Gardens
Price: Adult: $10
Senior (65+): $9
Military: $9
Youth (4-17): $7
Discount: 10% off Garden Shop purchases for members View Coupon
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SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA & BLANK IMAX DOME THEATER
401 West Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater is a center devoted to lifelong learning that features various interactive learning experiences and fun for participants of all ages. The center's mission is to engage and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning. The center features special-format theaters and unique programming that attract Iowans and distant visitors. It attracts more than 300,000 people annually through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach program. SCI programming reaches every county in Iowa, encourages cultural understanding, and provides Iowans with unique experiences. The Science Center offers free admission for members.
SPECIALTY:
Science Museum, Permanent Exhibits, Traveling Exhibit, IMAX, Youth, Adult, Family & All-Ages Programs
Price: General Admission:
Child (2–12): $11
Adults (13–64): $11
Senior (65+): $10