Blank Park Zoo Tours

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This wildlife attraction is in Des Moines, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Iowa State Capitol Building, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and Des Moines Art Center are other interesting sightseeing choices not far away when you're done at Blank Park Zoo.

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Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines

2 out of 5
per person
Jul 15 - Jul 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)
8.4/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
Nancy at the front desk was amazing!!! I really enjoyed my stay so much that I came back after canceling another booking. For the price, the rooms are updated and comfortable. I would highly recommend it. You're in West Des Moines, many restaurant and stores nearby.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024

Adventureland Inn

Adventureland Inn

2.5 out of 5
per person
Jul 15 - Jul 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)
7.2/10 Good! (915 reviews)
Their beds are very uncomfortable, which I think plays a huge role in the stay. The only other thing would be the floors in the room needed to be swept and mopped. Other than that very clean.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024

Element West Des Moines

Element West Des Moines

3 out of 5
per person
Jul 15 - Jul 19
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Orange County (SNA) to Des Moines (DSM)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (562 reviews)
I would definitely stay here again. The room was nice and the beds were very comfortable

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024

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4/5 - Good

Maggie
Aug 8, 2019

The Blank Park Zoo is contributing to many conservation efforts in order to help animals on the brink of extinction. They work with many zoos, including our own Brookfield Zoo (which is an AZA accredited zoo) so I was happy to visit a zoo that treats their animals well.** Plenty of shade for all the animals and the indoor “forest” was pretty cool. The Big Cats area gets you really close (safely), especially the African lions. **BUT my only negative is that they charge money for camel rides. Animals should NOT be used for rides...

3/5 - Okay

Erick
Oct 25, 2018

Went there during Night Eyes, candy was fun but limited zoo visit and didn’t get to see hardly any animals.

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Best Lodging Options Near Blank Park Zoo

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Ramada by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road, Des Moines, IA
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Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
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3 out of 5
6111 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
3 out of 5
6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
6880 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Des Moines Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton Des Moines Airport
3 out of 5
7201 Sw 22nd St, Des Moines, IA
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Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
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2.5 out of 5
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