56 threatened Blanding’s turtles released into Iowa wild after being raised at Blank Park Zoo ...

Iowa DNR, Blank Park Zoo release Blanding's Turtle hatchlings into wild ...

A FLUFFY FAN FAVORITE IS BACK AT THE BLANK PARK ZOO. ALPACA ACRES REOPENS THIS WEEKEND. THE ZOO POSTED THESE PICTURES SAYING ...

THE RELEASE WAS PART OF A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, THE BLANK PARK ZOO AND IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY. THE BABY TURTLES WERE BORN ABOUT A YEAR AGO FROM OTHER ADULT ...

The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center can house up to eight lions. The zoo currently has two lions on display. This will allow Blank Park's lions to play a greater role in international ...

Blank Park Zoo has broken ground on a new facility to expand space for its African lions. The Marjorie A. Foster Lion Conservation Center had a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 20. The new ...

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 ...

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 ...

A hit with locals and visiting families, the Blank Park Zoo sits on 49 acres, 22 of which are home to animal facilities and exhibits. Nearly 1,500 animals representing more than 100 species live here.

The Iowa Adventure Pass is back thanks to the collaboration of libraries across the state and local museums and destinations.

The Des Moines Police Department continues to investigate a deadly motorcycle vs. car crash that occurred Wednesday evening ...