The 49-acre
Blank Park Zoo - a winner in the
Best Day Camp category of our 2008
Parents' Picks in Des Moines, and nominee in the
Best Family Bonding Place category - offers animal encounters, classes for kids and adults, summer camps, tours, an on-site cafe, volunteer opportunities, and special events for families, children, and holidays.
The zoo hosts more than
100 different species and almost 1,500 specimens. Wheelchairs (free) and strollers (single $4; double $6) are available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis.
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