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Blank Park Zoo
Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines.[3] The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa.
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41.5193°N 93.6242°W / 41.5193; -93.6242 | |
Date opened | May 8, 1966 |
Location | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
Land area | 49 acres (20 ha)[1] |
No. of animals | 1,500[2] |
No. of species | 100[2] |
Memberships | Association of Zoos and Aquariums |
Major exhibits | Aquarium, Australia Adventure, Big Cat Complex, Discovery Center, Hub Harbor Pinniped Pavilion, Jaama Kwa: Connection to Africa, Kids' Kingdom, The Cave, Tropical Aviary |
Public transit access | ![]() |
Website | www |
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