Safari Camps | Blank Park Zoo
7401 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
Blank Park Zoo
Eligibility
Open to youth ages 3-12
Required documents
None
Hours
Seasonal when metro schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development including winter, and spring breaks
Summer Safari camps run Jun-Aug every year
Visit website or call for specific dates and times for each camp
(515) 285-4722
Voice·
Main Phone
(515) 974-2590
Fax·
Fax
Website
https://www.blankparkzoo.comApplication process
Call or visit website to register for Safari Camp
Fees
Varies by weekly session, call or visit website for more information
Service area
IA
Offers single day camps that happen throughout the school year on days when the metro schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development including winter, and spring breaks.
Summer Safari camps offer week long adventures that provide children in grades PreK-7 with the opportunity to engage with nature and build environmental stewardship as the grow into future conservation leaders in their communities.
Last Assured
03/10/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Blank Park Zoo
Provides a wildlife recreational facility.