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Blue Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go
Blue Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (Des Moines, Iowa). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United States · Mills Civic Parkway 6925, 50266, West Des Moines
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 492 km as the crow flies
- Website
- desmoines.bluezoo.us
- Run by
- Blue Zoo
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 41.56466, -93.80321
What it is and where
Blue Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (Des Moines, Iowa).
Interactive aquarium with hands on learning, live shows, and play areas.
It is in Des Moines, Iowa, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.56466, -93.80321; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 492 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Blue Zoo
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Blue Zoo is March to October.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time15:00
- JulBest time14:44
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Blue Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Walnut Woods State ParkState park in Polk County, Iowa5.6 km
- Living History FarmsWith kids6.7 km
- T12 Distillery @ The Foundary (formerly Foundry Distilling Co.)Distillery7.3 km
- 515 Brewing CompanyBrewery7.8 km
- Des Moines Art CenterArt museum in Des Moines, Iowa10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: With kids
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- Walt Disney World: resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- Bronx Zoo: metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- San Diego Zoo: zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- The Strat: hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- National Zoological Park: zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States
Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Zoo?
It is a visitor attraction in United States.
When is the best time to visit Blue Zoo?
March to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Blue Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 492 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Walnut Woods State Park, Living History Farms, T12 Distillery @ The Foundary (formerly Foundry Distilling Co.). The rest is in the United States guide.
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