Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
4,000 Capacity
$1,000 to $8,000 / Wedding
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!
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA
4,000 Capacity
$1,000 to $8,000 / Wedding
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!
Event Pricing
Birthday Party
60 people max
$200 - $600
per event
Daytime Corporate Meeting or Celebration
90 people max
$751 - $1,050
per event
Ceremony Only Packages
500 people max
$1,000 - $3,000
per event
Educational Seminar
10 - 60 people
$1,050 per event
Reception Only Packages
450 people max
$3,000 - $6,000
per event
Full Wedding Packages
2,000 people max
$3,500 - $8,000
per event
Full Zoo After Hours Rental
4,000 people max
$6,000 per event
Availability (Last updated 1/25)
Event Spaces
Holmes Foster Events Center
Discovery Center
Joseph Stage
Africa Pavilion
Pavilion
Full Zoo
Aquarium
General Event Space
Panda Pavilion
Macaque Viewing Deck
Additional Info
Venue Types
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