For the adults at Blank Park Zoo, happy hour starts at 6 p.m. in the summer with the return of Zoo Brew — at least on Wednesdays. And, this year, Zoo Brew is finally old enough to have a drink ...

Blank Park says zoo members will also be able to enjoy exclusive late-night access. Zoo Brew, the 21+ event that allows adults to enjoy drinks, live music and the zoo without kids, will begin in June.

According to Gardeners I've studied over 200 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence have parents who do 7 things early on ...

Though a few past visitors bemoaned the zoo's small size, reviewers also said it's a great place to take kids. Others appreciated the modest entry fees. The Blank Park Zoo is located about 5 miles ...

Wednesdays through Sundays through May 25: Blank Park Zoo, 7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des ... along with live music, art activities, and demonstrations. Admission is free. May 18: Make a stop at Big ...

Taste Iowa beers, try Greek food, be inspired by "Hamilton," laugh with Matt Rife, or sing along with Whiskey Myers this ...

The Jackson Zoo gave local children a chance to learn about animals up close this summer. The 2025 Summer Zoo Camp allows ...

NEW AT SIX. EXPANSION OF THE LION ENCLOSURE AT THE BLANK PARK ZOO IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY. THE ZOO BROKE GROUND ON THE MARJORIE, A FOSTER LION CONSERVATION CENTER. ZOO LEADERS SAY IT WILL TRIPLE ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines recently broke ground on a new facility to help save African lions. The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center will more than triple the ...