If you re looking for a weekend road trip this summer, head no further than our capitol city. Des Moines offers a lot of exciting entertainment options, including the popular Blank Park Zoo.
Ever since our kids were little, my wife and I have enjoyed taking them to the zoo. As an adult, I don t think your wonderment of wildlife ever leaves you. Pair that with the sense of awe you feel when you re watching fireworks or looking at Christmas lights, and that s how you ll feel after a relaxing evening at the zoo checking out this unique attraction.
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As the Blank Park Zoo s website describes it, the Wild Lights Festival has
According to their website,
Blank Park Zoo has kicked off their Wild Lights Festival, which will run through May 31st. The site says: Enjoy a visually stunning festival of over 35 larger-than-life illuminated animal shaped Asian lanterns designed and fabricated by artisans.
Here s a little sneak peek of what you can expect:
The event will take place Wednesday through Sunday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (the last admission is at 9:30 p.m.), with the final night happening on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st. Since there will be limited capacity each night, tickets are required and are available in advance online. They cost $20 per person or $18 if you re a zoo member. They re also selling four-packs of tickets for $72 or $64 if you re a zoo member. For larger groups, they have discounted rates, as well. You can purchase your tickets
According to their website,
Blank Park Zoo has kicked off their Wild Lights Festival, which will run through May 31st. The site says: Enjoy a visually stunning festival of over 35 larger-than-life illuminated animal shaped Asian lanterns designed and fabricated by artisans.
Here s a little sneak peek of what you can expect:
The event will take place Wednesday through Sunday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (the last admission is at 9:30 p.m.), with the final night happening on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st. Since there will be limited capacity each night, tickets are required and are available in advance online. They cost $20 per person or $18 if you re a zoo member. They re also selling four-packs of tickets for $72 or $64 if you re a zoo member. For larger groups, they have discounted rates, as well. You can purchase your tickets
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Show Transcript ALYX: WE ARE GETTING A PREVIEW OF BLANK PARK ZOO’S NEWEST ATTRACTION THAT KICKS OFF TODAY. ERIC: IS PRETTY COOL TO LOOK AT, TOO. THE WILD LIGHTS FESTIVAL FEATURES MORE THAN 35 ILLUMINATED ASIAN LANTERNS. SOME OF THEM ARE REALLY BIG. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE ZOO PLANS TO LIMIT ATTENDANCE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING, BUT YOU CAN GET OUT THERE AND SEE THE ZOO. FACE COVERINGS ARE ALSO REQUIRED FOR ANYONE 2 AND OLDER. I THINK THIS IS A GREAT EXPERIENCE OF LIGHTS, CULTURE, A GREAT FAMILY THING, AND THERE’S PLENTY OF SPACE AT BLANK PARK IS DUE TO DISTANCE AND BE OUTDOORS. ERIC: IT WILL RUN FOR A WHILE, TOO. THE FESTIVAL WILL RUN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHTS THROUGH