Blank Park Zoo

Category: Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

Phone: +15152854722

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Mary Guevara

Oct 15, 2022

We had a great visit with our granddaughter.

Marie Hummell

Oct 13, 2022

Wish it was bigger. Loved it

Jeremy Lewis

Oct 11, 2022

Daughter loved it

Angelica Kisling

Oct 8, 2022

We went to the zoo for my daughter's 8th birthday and we had a blast!

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Questions & Answers

What does it cost for train ride

Dawn Kuhn | Oct 17, 2017
Kaelee Otto | Oct 17, 2018

Monday's members ride free (april-oct) I believe.

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What animals are in the zoo

Tony & Robin Streigle | Oct 17, 2017
frances Anderson | Oct 17, 2017

Rhinos, giraffes, lion, tigers snow leopard goats wallabys birds

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How much does it cost

Delores Hancock | Oct 17, 2019
Nina Wilson | Oct 16, 2021

14 for adults, 7 for children, 11 for seniors, and free for 2 and under. Also there is a discount for military. You do not get a discount for buying tickets online.

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Who pays to enter what?

Selvin Mejia | Oct 17, 2019
Tina Sierra | Oct 17, 2019

Online Tickets Adult (Ages 13-64) Price $12.00 (tax exempt) Valid until Saturday, June 6, 2020  0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  Senior (Ages 65+) Price $9.00 (tax exempt) Valid until Saturday, June 6, 2020  0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  Child (Age 3-12) Price $7.00 (tax exempt) Paga online

Do you have wheelchair we can rent?

kyah brownell | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park | Oct 17, 2019

Wheelchairs are available for free, Scooters are available for a fee.

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Is the zoo open tomorrow?

Gini Long | Oct 17, 2017
Kathy Cross | Oct 17, 2018

The zoo is open year round!!

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Can you bring a bag or food in with you in the park?

Ryan Pearson | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Aug 17, 2022

Please, no outside food or beverage is allowed. Picnic facilities are available near the parking lot for those that wish to bring a picnic lunch.

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Is food available on site?

Debra Ditzenberger | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

Yes, Hy-Vee operates our food service and provides a variety of options including burgers, pizza, salads, etc.

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How many people come to the blank park zoo daily

Joseph Vargas | May 19, 2022
Shane Anderson | Jun 18, 2022

Depends on how full the parking lot is

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Can you have water for toddlers

Nikki Forman | Oct 16, 2020
Letsreadinstead | Oct 16, 2020

We brought water bottles for our whole group and no one said anything

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What are the prices for visiting the zoo per person?

Karim Yassir | Oct 16, 2020
Lisa dawn Oneill | Oct 16, 2020

💯💯💯

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Can you bring a wagon from home?

Randi GARNER | Oct 17, 2019
Melissa Mitchell | Oct 17, 2019

Yes

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Are there strollers or something to push small children around in?

Makayla Bontrager | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

We have strollers available for rental. Single strollers are $7, double strollers are $10. RB 03/16/19

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What's the cost for entry

yoboi playz | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

Children (2 years and under) - Free Children (3 – 12 years) - $8.00 Adults (13 – 64 years) - $14.00 Senior Citizens (65+ years) - $11.00

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How much to get in?

Gnakou Marie | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

Children (2 years and under) - Free Children (3 – 12 years) - $8.00 Adults (13 – 64 years) - $14.00 Senior Citizens (65+ years) - $11.00

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Are there elephants?

Dan Devine | Oct 17, 2018
Dhanam Guru | Oct 17, 2018

No, Elephants

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When do you go to summer hours

crash one | Oct 17, 2018
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

May 1st

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When is the best time of year to go to the zoo?

Nikki O | Oct 17, 2018
Reverend Traman, Dustin ,Mark | Oct 17, 2018

Actually any any time, i thought it would be packed in the summer especially in july, but it wasn't. Ive gone every month with my boys, including winter, and its never packed. But to see all that they have, June through September, is the best.

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can I bring a small dog

Tracy Rector | Oct 17, 2018
Michael Renner | Oct 17, 2018

No. Pets are not allowed in the zoo, and there is no kennel facility. Better to leave ruff at home.

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My mother is handicapped, would motorized scooters be available for rental?

Harmony Riffey | Oct 17, 2018
Sam Gastineau | Oct 17, 2018

Yes they are

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When does it open

Jessica Shadlow | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (May 1 - Sept 30) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Oct 1- April 30) Check website for special hours in October. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day

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Did penguins get put inside?

midgit porn hahahaha | Oct 17, 2018
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

They are outside most of the time.

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Other than the entrance what are the addition charges? I purchase a yearly family pass for son and his family of 7. Is there an all inclusive pass available?

Mary Kay Wood | Oct 9, 2022
James Townsend | Oct 9, 2022

There are small charges for feeding or pet events, riding the train, etc. Currently the Blank Park Zoo doesn't offer any "all inclusive" membership pass. However, members do receive discounts for many of those feeding interactions, riding the train, etc. You can see all of the benefits listed on their website.

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Do they take debit/credit cards for the train ride/carousel/face painting?

Amanda Conley | Jul 18, 2022
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

You can use card for train.

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Are you able to ride camels? Last year when we were there camel rides were unavailable

Jessica Hall | Jul 18, 2022
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Don't think so

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is the zoo open in january?

Marsha Hardacre | Dec 20, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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Do the aquarium be open in December?

Marisa “Ms. Risa” Risa | Nov 20, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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does it have polar bear?

Kimberly Hulbert | Oct 16, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

No

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What is the cost to use your motorized scooters that are animal decorated

Cindy Tucker | Oct 16, 2021
Dana Kay | Oct 16, 2021

I can't remember. I think $20.00

Are small dogs allowed in a pet carriage?

Brent Swick | Oct 16, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

No

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Is the open on July 4th

Jason Deaton | Oct 16, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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Do you have any Zebras?

Karee Cochran | Oct 16, 2021
Kellie Rocha | Oct 16, 2021

Yes the Blank Park Zoo does have Zebras

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Do you have Zebras?

Karee Cochran | Oct 16, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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What is fee at the zoo

Marvin De Nooy | Oct 16, 2021
Mike Warden | Oct 16, 2021

Not sure what you're asking about, but it's $14 to get in. To feed the animals it's only a dollar for a small cup of feed. Unfortunately when we were there the train wasn't going.

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What are the prices?

Vanny Afton | Oct 16, 2021
Hunter Deas | Oct 16, 2021

2-12 is $8 13-64 is $14 65+ is $11 This is all available on their website as well.

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Do you hire now

larry stenslie | Oct 16, 2021
Shannon M. | Oct 16, 2021

I'd suggest going to their website and checking their employment tab ☺

Can you fish in the pond?

anthony woxell | Oct 16, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

No

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Okay but are they open like right now? March 5th 2021 12:30pm?????

Nya T | Oct 16, 2021
Melani Fulton | Oct 16, 2021

Yes...they have a phone number you can call too.

Do you have a web cam for viewing animals?

Richard Hamilton | Oct 16, 2021
Mylee Robinson | Oct 16, 2021

No, sorry

I was wondering if there is any animal out during the night eyes

Melisa Hazen | Oct 16, 2021
Nick Courtney | Oct 16, 2021

There are a few if I remember right.

How much does it cost for a family pass Zoo

Monica Evison | Oct 16, 2020
Briana Omundson | Oct 16, 2020

All the info is on their website, it breaks it down by how big or small you want your family pass to be and whether you want to include other areas attractions. www.BlankParkZoo.com

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Do they have ocelots

Justin Waage | Oct 16, 2020
Steve Russell | Jul 18, 2022

They have 4 African lions and 2 Amur tigers.

Is zoo open this Saturday

Jamie Michel | Oct 16, 2020
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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What is admission

Samantha Simmons | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

$16 Adults, $10 child (2-12), $14 seniors.

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What does it cost?

Shanett Lanier | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

$16 Adults, $10 child (2-12), $14 seniors.

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Can you rent a stroller or wagon there?

Mary Hopwood Peterson | Oct 17, 2019
Amanda Scott | Oct 17, 2019

Yes you can rent a single stroller a double stroller and motorized scooters if needed.

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How much do it cost to get in

Jenette Lowe | Oct 17, 2019
K3N1977 | Oct 17, 2019

Children (2 and under) - Free Children (3 – 12 years) - $8.00 Adults (13 – 64 years) - $14.00 Senior Citizens (65+) - $11.00

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Is there a certain scheduled time sea lion shows or other shows?

Katie Jasso | Oct 17, 2019
JoAnna Russell | Oct 17, 2019

You can get a free info person and map. The go too is the rain forest.... Don't miss out on that.

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Can you bring a cooler? Go outside the zoo to eat and return?

Alicia White | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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This might be a weird question but do you guys have wolves?

Jessayra Lara | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

No

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How much is the ticket?

angelica vasquez | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

$16 Adults, $10 child (2-12), $14 seniors.

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How come the age for visiting he penguins is 12 yrs when the rest of the age requirements are so much younger?

Sharon Jennings | Oct 17, 2019
Tisha Carter-Smith | Oct 17, 2019

I am not sure of what you mean. Any age visitor can visit the penguins or any exhibit. The whole zoo is best for young children. Sometimes the public can help feed some animals for a fee, that may have a minimal age.

Good morning, could you tell me the price of the ticket and if one can bring food 😊😊

Yuri Perez | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

$16 Adults, $10 child (2-12), $14 seniors.

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About how long does it take to visit the entire zoo?

Steven English | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

About 2hrs, but depends on how fast or slow you want to go.

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Is there zoo open today (memorial day)?

Josh Morehouse | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

Are you open today

Nick Clausi | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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Is the zoo open today

Nick Clausi | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

Yes, We are open 9a-5p.

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Is the zoo open tomorrow? Memorial day.

Christy Pennington | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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How much is it to get in

Paul Boruch | Oct 17, 2019
Jason Baker | Oct 17, 2019

https://www.blankparkzoo.com/plan-your-visit/admission

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Do they have electric carts for the elderly?

randy meckler | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

Yes, we have regular wheelchairs available for free and electric scooters available for rental.

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How many time does blank park zoo is open at

Rosie Par | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

Starting May 1 we are open at 9 am.

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Are there wheel chairs or scooters available fir rent or free?

Ann Snowgren | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

Wheel chairs are available for free on a first come, first serve basis. Electric scooters are available for rental.

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Toddler food is allowed or not ?

Yusuf k | Oct 17, 2019
Sue Pitts | Oct 17, 2019

Yes

Is Tumani still living at Blank Park Zoo... is she moving to Cincinnati Zoo?

MaryPat Eldredge | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

She is at Blank Park Zoo and it has not yet been determined the zoo she will go to in the future.

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Will the hours change for Good Friday and Easter weekend

Kenny Harkrider | Oct 17, 2019
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2019

Our hours will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day until May 1.

Lion vs tiger

Darla Kickbush | Oct 17, 2019
Quin O'Brien | Oct 16, 2020

Please direct all big cat questions to Carol Baskin.

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Is there an aquarium?

Cupcake 32193 | Oct 17, 2019
Randy McCleary | Aug 17, 2022

Yes

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Is it still worth it to go on a cold march day such as today?

Cupcake 32193 | Oct 17, 2019
Erin Wickering | Oct 17, 2019

I think so! Some aninals aren't out when it's cold, but the crowds are way less and the Discovery Center is still open. The train and carosel aren't running until April though, as far as I know.

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How much Of this Park is "Indoors"?

Breggette Knight | Oct 17, 2019
Lisa Christensen | Oct 17, 2019

They have an indoor discovery center with a coral reef and some jungle habitats. I hey also have an heated tiger viewing area and an shelter viewing area for the Lions. The seals viewing area is heated in the winter ( one of my favorite places to go in DSM too feel some summer during the winter.) And if the garaffes and Rino's are inside there is viewing inside thier habitat as well.

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Are there shows? Seal feeding or anything like that?

A H | Oct 17, 2018
Betty Smith | Oct 17, 2018

There are seal feedings usually. We have only been once so not sure if there are any others but seal feedings for sure. It's a lot of fun. The kids really enjoy the camel rides.

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Are service dogs allowed in the zoo

Jessie Hansen | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

Yes, service dogs are allowed in the zoo.

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How much does it cost to get in

timothy reeves | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

$14/Adult (age 12-64); $8/Child (age 3-11); $11/Senior (65+)

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Are the elephants at blank park zoo

Kevin Hahn | Oct 17, 2018
Ross King | Oct 17, 2018

Yep

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What kind of ride you have and how much it cost?

Precila Rater | Oct 17, 2018
Rodrigo Vazquez | Oct 17, 2018

Just came $5 per person, and also they have a train ride

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When visiting the zoo, are people allowed to take photos of the animals?

Jayme Strong | Oct 17, 2018
Ashley Bissell | Oct 17, 2018

Sure are

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how much does it coast to get in

Tanya Lane | Oct 17, 2018
Matt wise | Oct 17, 2018

$8 for 3 to 12 and $14 for 13 to 64.

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Do the children that get in free (example age 1) get in free to the rides with a adult paying? train etc?

Lacy Bucklin | Oct 17, 2018
Vikas Kapoor | Oct 17, 2018

Yes, except camel ride, you need to get separate ticket even fir kid under 2

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Does the zoo have snakes

Lisa Seals | Oct 17, 2018
Michael Miller | Oct 17, 2018

Yes

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Can I bring my own food in? Like a packed lunch.

Kevin Lozano | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

We have a park with a picnic area connected to the parking lot. No outside food is allowed in the zoo. If you wish to leave and return the same day, you can have your hand stamped at the admissions desk.

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How much? Is the cost

Brandon Martínez | Oct 17, 2018
Jess G | Oct 17, 2018

$12 for 13+, $7 for kids under 13

Do they have motorized carts to rent?

Starrine Buckles | Oct 17, 2018
Blank Park Zoo | Oct 17, 2018

We have mobility scooters available for rental.

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What does it cost to get in?

Cheryl Benes | Oct 17, 2018
Mike Driscoll | Oct 17, 2018

$12 for 13 year olds and up and $7 for kids 3-12.

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When does it open?

Cheryl Benes | Oct 17, 2018
Mary Hopwood Peterson | Oct 17, 2018

Daily 9am-5 pm

Do infants/toddlers get in for free or do I have to pay the child admissions fee? They are both 1 year.

shyanne rios | Oct 17, 2018
Michael Renner | Oct 17, 2018

I'm pretty sure that kids under 2 are free.

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Can I bring my emotional support dog to the zoo it's a little puppy I can fit in a bag

Cole Neer | Oct 17, 2018
Michael Renner | Oct 17, 2018

Call the zoo.

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Looking for group rates like for 4-H groups

Tim Morgan | Oct 17, 2018
Linda Maxwell | Oct 17, 2018

I think they do, but you'll have to call the zoo for certainty and prices.

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Is the zoo open in February

Abigail Bagley | Oct 17, 2018
Tina Walker | Oct 17, 2018

Yes it is

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Can you bring your own stroller?

GrandmaLLK | Oct 17, 2018
Kanaan Schramm | Oct 17, 2019

You can use theirs or you can bring your own.

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Does it close in the winter?

Thomas Coyle | Oct 17, 2018
Victor M | Oct 17, 2018

The zoo is open year round. They just completed the giraffe building so the giraffe can be on display this winter.

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What time does nite eyes open on Saturday October 21st ?

Dennis Putney | Oct 17, 2017
Becky | Oct 17, 2017

as others have said 1:00 Pm to 8:00 pm.

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What time does the Zoo Close on Saturdays

Gail Kappel | Oct 17, 2017
Mary Hopwood Peterson | Oct 17, 2018

5:00 pm

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What's the tickets cost

sameh agaybi | Oct 17, 2017
Kevin Wdeh | Oct 17, 2017

14 dollars per Human

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How much do i need to pay to get at the zoo?

MAUWA MARIA | Oct 17, 2017
Rhonda Outlaw | Oct 17, 2017

$14 for adults $8 for children

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