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Celebrate hump day with the camels at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. Every Wednesday, the zoo comes alive after hours from 5:30 pm to 9 pm for those 21 and over. Zoo Brew features live music, summer views and animals.
The Blank Park Zoo’s goal is to educate the public about the wonders of the wild by re-creating habitats and ecosystems of the animals. The Zoo participates in seven wildlife initiatives and breeding programs.
Blank Park Zoo Animals
Blank Park Zoo has over 1,000 animals of 104 different species. Some of the animals you can see at the Zoo include
- Siberian Tigers
- African Lions
- Red Panda
- Sea Lion
- Eastern Black Rhinoceros
- Golden-headed Tamarin
- Magellan Penguins
- Aldabra Tortoise
- Giraffes
- Red River Hog
- Camels
- Bald Eagle
- Flamingo
- Gibbon
- Japanese Macaque
- Koi
- Lemur
- Otter
- Nyala
- Wallaby
- Zebra
- Parakeet
- Gazelle
- Prairie Dog
There are brewery and winery sampling tables. Zoo Brew Merchandise is available for purchase as are beverages. And, remember, buying a brew supports the Zoo!
Zoo Brew Performers
You’ll enjoy a wide variety of live entertainment at the Zoo Brew. Some of the performers include
- Chad Elliott
- Bryce Janey
- The Royce Johns Band
- Shock Collar
- Ducharme-Jones
- NOLA Jazz Band
- SHEVELLE
- Cassie & Randy
- Rick Burke
- Dick Danger
- Jason Danielson Quartet
- Fat Sky Trio
- Steve Charlson Trio
- Blake Shaw Quartet
- Jordan Shellegren
- Joe Inman & Co.
- The Host Country
Cheers to conservation!
Zoo Brew Coupon
Are you looking for a way to save money on Zoo Brew? Click here and you can save $5 to $13 (35% to 46% discount).
Other Des Moines Activities
Looking for more fun around Des Moines? We’ve got a few suggestions for you! Here are some great activities that should be a lot of fun this summer in Des Moines.
