Blank Park Zoo

7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
515-974-2533
www.blankparkzoo.com
Typically Responds within 12 hours
Capacity: 4,000 people

About Blank Park Zoo

Host your next event at Blank Park Zoo! We offer a variety of spaces as well as activities to make your event truly unique. Invite animals to be up close and personal with your guests and enjoy reduced admission to Iowa's Wildest Adventure. From small team meetings to company retreats and outings, the Zoo will make a lasting impression on your guests. Bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, holiday parties, the possibilities are endless!
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Event Pricing

Birthday Party
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Attendees: 0-60 | $200 - $600 /event
Pricing for parties only
Daytime Corporate Meeting or Celebration
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Attendees: 0-90 | $751 - $1,050 /event
Pricing for parties and meetings only
Ceremony Only Packages
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Attendees: 0-500 | $1,000 - $3,000 /event
Pricing for weddings only
Educational Seminar
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Attendees: 10-60 | $1,050 /event
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Reception Only Packages
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Attendees: 0-450 | $3,000 - $6,000 /event
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Full Wedding Packages
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Attendees: 0-2000 | $3,500 - $8,000 /event
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Full Zoo After Hours Rental
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Attendees: 0-4000 | $6,000 /event
Pricing for all event types
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Availability

Last Updated: 1/8/2025
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Event Spaces

Holmes Foster Events Center
Holmes Foster Events Center
Maximum Capacity: 600
General Event Space

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Discovery Center
Discovery Center
Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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Joseph Stage
Joseph Stage
Maximum Capacity: 400
Outdoor Venue

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Africa Pavilion
Africa Pavilion
Maximum Capacity: 70
Outdoor Venue

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Pavilion
Pavilion
Maximum Capacity: 140
Outdoor Venue

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Full Zoo
Full Zoo
Maximum Capacity: 4000
General Event Space

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Aquarium
Aquarium

General Event Space

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Panda Pavilion
Panda Pavilion
Maximum Capacity: 50
General Event Space

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Macaque Viewing Deck
Macaque Viewing Deck
Maximum Capacity: 30
Outdoor Venue

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Venue Types
  1. Zoo/Aquarium
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 4000
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 15
  • Special Features: Blank Park Zoo is Iowa's only AZA Accredited Zoo. Our animals are available for guests of private events to enjoy experiencing are guaranteed to receive the highest standard of care.
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 10,500
  • Year Renovated: 2020