One of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Des Moines, IA

When Childhood Curiosity Becomes Hands-On Discovery

Buy Annual & Daily

Passes

Visit the interactive aquarium, Blue Zoo! Your Daily Admission Pass gives you access to all animal exhibits! Or choose one of our great priced Annual Passes for full access, all year long.

Celebrations & Birthday

Parties

Come join the fun and celebrate with us! From Birthday Parties to Private Parties, even after hours options, we have it all. Come see what we have to offer here at Blue Zoo!

Fun & Educational

Field Trips

Looking for fun things to do with your students? What better environment to educate and inspire children, than a hands-on, interactive aquarium?
A close-up image of a ray fish at the Blue Zoo Aquarium.
Colorful tropical fish swimming in a vibrant coral reef, showcasing a variety of species with bright and vivid colors.
Image shows a single jellyfish flowing tentacles, glowing in a blue-toned aquarium environment at Blue Zoo.

Experience the Aquarium,

Hands-On

Our mission is to educate and inspire in a fun, hands-on environment! Touch and feed stingrays, birds and reptiles! Experience sharks, clownfish, seahorses, and angelfish! Play on multiple water tables and a pirate ship! Come join the fun!

 

Enjoy our Many

Aquarium Attractions

See What Everyone Is Talking About

Join Our Team

At BlueZoo, we frequently have opportunities on our Education Team and Animal Husbandry Staff! Visit our employment page to see the current opportunities we have available.

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