Summer 2023
BLANK PARK ZOO
7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
“Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States, near historic Fort Des Moines. It is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and is the only accredited zoo in Iowa.” - Wikipedia
April 27, 2023
I took advantage of a beautiful afternoon on my birthday to explore the zoo. The Blank Park Zoo is one of my “Go-To” places when I feel the urge to get outside and take some pictures. You can find several other posts from the zoo else-where on this website.
Flamingo
Wallaby
I think this wallaby thought he was hiding behind the pole, as he peeked around it.
Kookaburra
White Peacock
Amur Tiger
Amur Tiger
Amur Tiger
Amur Tiger
Gibbons
Addax
Giraffe
Yellow-backed Duiker
Okapi
Rhino enjoying some scratches from the handler.
Eastern Black Rhinoceros
Cassowary
Frog
African Lion
African Lion
Macaque Monkey
Macaque Monkey
The you macaque playing with a very pregnant mother.
Kori Bustard - In its mating ritual
Kori Bustard
Kori Bustard
Kori Bustard
July 5, 2023
Had some free time the day after a holiday so I spent it at the zoo. Some new animals (at least to me), and was excited to see the baby Red River Hogs.
July 13, 2023
Took advantage of Members Only Night.
