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ORGANIZATION: Blank Park Zoo
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Join Blank Park Zoo, Iowa Natural Heritge Foundation, and Polk County Conservation at Fort Des Moines Park to remove invasive plants and pick up trash. We will bring back approved browse to the Zoo for the animals. Anyone 13 or older is welcomed to join.
To sign up go to the following link: https://polkcountyiowa.volunteermatters.org/project-catalog/78
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About Blank Park Zoo
Location:
7401 SW 9TH ST, DES MOINES, IA 50315, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Description
The Blank Park Zoo is located in Des Moines, IA and manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities.
Currently there are 104 different animal species and 1,484 animal specimens cared for at the Blank Park Zoo.
Individuals age 18 and over may volunteer for most special events, visitor services, office support, and grounds without adult supervision. Children ages 13-17 may participate in special events only under the supervision of a parent/guardian. Education volunteers must be 18 or older.
ZooCrew is a special volunteer program for teens 13-17 years old. Applications are accepted until April 27th for the 2012 summer.
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Environment
WHEN
Sat May 17, 2025
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE
7200 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
(41.51795 ,-93.60722 )
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 2 hours