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Blank Park ZooArchive of news articles on external web sites. For mongabay-specific articles, please see http://www.mongabay.com/xml/list.htmlWHO-TV,August 14, 2007--It's back to the drawing board for the Blank Park Zoo's expansion plans. The Blank Park Zoo Foundation wanted to purchase 60 acres of land Zoo will not renew land option - Aug 13, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,The Blank Park Zoo Foundation has backed off from a land purchase that would have been tied to the zoo's proposed expansion on Des Moines' south side. Revisit plan for smaller zoo expansion - Aug 16, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,By DIANE SHELTON In a Register article earlier this week, Terry Rich, chief executive of the Blank Park Zoo, said zoo foundation members voted to not renew DM zoo to revive monkey business - Jul 30, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines anticipates visitors will see baby snow monkeys scampering around by the summer of 2009. The zoo hasn't had baby monkeys for 10 Des Moines Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Along With ... - Aug 16, 2007 Earthtimes.orgThe Komen on the Go community education bus will be at the Blank Park Zoo on August 17 and at the Downtown Farmers Market the morning of August 18. Flamingo chick hatches at Des Moines - Jul 30, 2007 KGAN,In other baby news -- Blank Park Zoo hopes to have baby snow monkeys soon. A breeding ban, imposed by national zoo officials, has been lifted. Proposal ties zoo expansion to area growth - Aug 15, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,By JASON PULLIAM City leaders hope to jump- start the Blank Park Zoo expansion proposal with a plan to tie the zoo's improvement to other attractions and Metro Record - Aug 17, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Blank Park Zoo's summer exhibit "The Scoop on Poop" will run through Sept. 9 and has helped the zoo boost its attendance in June and July over last year. Zookeepers rear infant motherless wallaby - Jul 24, 2007 Marshalltown Times Republican,Or in the case of Sheila — an 8-month-old joey at Des Moines’ Blank Park Zoo — a small, hand-crafted bag. The zoo’s animal keepers use the bag to simulate Weekend planner: 5 top picks plus dozens more events - Aug 18, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Texas Roadhouse mascot, spin art, horseshoe decorating, sidewalk chalk, sand art bracelets, Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines mounted police, Avenue of Breeds, Metro communities report - Aug 13, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW Ninth St., will host a "Family Friday Night" this week. Friday's event will highlight activities to help families learn about DM zoo finances move out of the red - Jul 24, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Officials at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines say they have seen finances move out of the red behind a multimillion-dollar land gift, donations and special Flamingo hatchling ready for zoo visitors - Jul 30, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,A baby flamingo has made its appearance and is ready to meet visitors at Blank Park Zoo. The baby Chilean Flamingo, which weighs 145 grams, Calendar -- Des Moines - Aug 16, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW Ninth St. info@blankparkzoo.com; 285-4722; www.blankparkzoo.com. History Hunters: Historical Museum Vault Tours - 10:30 am Saturday. Animal Fix: Baby Flamingo! - Jul 31, 2007 WDEF News 12,This young chick was born at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines just this month. It is the second time in 21 years a Chilean Flamingo has been born at the zoo Hialeah flamingos find new homes in zoos across US - Jul 30, 2007 Naples Daily News,By SARAH LARIMER, AP AP In this photo released by Blank Park Zoo Monday, July 30, 2007, a baby Chilean flamingo is shown in Des Moines, Iowa. Zoo animals to visit Jordan Creek event - Jul 22, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,The event will feature representatives and several small animals from the Blank Park Zoo in the amphitheater at 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines. Kid-friendly event guide: Prairie Meadows plans family night - Jul 26, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Participating sponsors include Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Mounted Police, Avenue of Breeds, Half-Pint Mascot, Animal Rescue League, Greyhound Adoption and Post and win! - Jul 23, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Post a comment or photo anytime between now and July 30 at 3 pm for a chance to win free admission to the Blank Park Zoo. 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER Weekend planner: 5 top picks plus dozens more events - Jul 28, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Black Spider Man, spin art, horseshoe decorating, Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines Mounted Police, Avenue of Breeds, Half-Pint Mascot, Animal Rescue League, Calendar -- WDM, Waukee and Clive - Aug 10, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Presented by the Blank Park Zoo. Clive Public Library, 1900 NW 114th St., Clive. 453-2221. Reservations required. Drop-In Family Storytime - 2:30- 3 pm Calendar -- WDM, Waukee and Clive - Jul 26, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Presented by the Blank Park Zoo. Clive Public Library, 1900 NW 114th St., Clive. 453-2221; www.cityofclive.com/departments/library. Reservations required. American Solutions to Hold Workshops at Iowa Straw Poll - Aug 8, 2007 PR Newswire (press release),The workshop will feature animals from the Blank Park Zoo. "We have a tremendous lineup of workshop presenters that are all offering bold solutions to the Calendar -- West Des Moines/Waukee/Clive - Jul 24, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Family Festival with Blank Park Zoo - 5:30-8 pm today. Inflatable rides, clowns, face painting, coloring stations, balloon art and games. Businessman renovates office to push face-lifts on south side - Jul 23, 2007 DesMoinesRegister.com,Such a plan would mutually benefit Blank Park Zoo and Fort Des Moines, partnership, members say. Harkin hopes his small-scale restoration project will show News Minute: Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press - Jul 30, 2007 WQAD,DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines is waiting for some new arrivals. For only the second time in 21 years, the Chilean flamingos have laid Blank Park Zoo named attraction of the year Oct 25, 2006 Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo was tapped as the "Tourism Attraction of the Year" for large communities today at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Ames. ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, He's 6 feet tall and only 8 weeks old: Zoo announces newborn Nov 21, 2006 After a few weeks of weathering the Iowa climate, a newcomer will be introduced to the media at Blank Park Zoo tomorrow. The public ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, Residents enjoys diversity, its proximity to downtown Nov 21, 2006 ..."Our neighborhood is fewer than 10 minutes from Blank Park Zoo, the hospitals, (and) downtown and all that it has to offer," she said. ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, DM woman helps launch support group Nov 16, 2006 ...away. They have offered different programs for the children and have had the help of Blank Park Zoo and the Des Moines Playhouse. ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, Perks pepped up as home sales fall Nov 4, 2006 ...a massive promotion - a "suburban safari" that provided free rides in 17 Humvees and two helicopters and a look at exotic animals that Blank Park Zoo provided. ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, EMC gives more than $800,00 to nonprofits Oct 27, 2006 ...from EMC contributions this year, said chief executive Bruce Kelley, including the Science Center of Iowa, Living History Farms, Blank Park Zoo, the Civic ... - DesMoinesRegister.com, Zoo Could Join Bird Flu Detection Efforts 31 Mar 2006 The Blank Park Zoo could be taking a leading role in detecting the virus if it comes to Iowa. ... It's not yet being used at Blank Park Zoo. ... KCCI.com, Land swap an option for zoo expansion Mar 27, 2006 Under the plan, a park would be built north of Blank Park Zoo after it expands east to Fort Des Moines Park. A group of south-side ... DesMoinesRegister.com, Rain forest finalists must raise $25 million Mar 30, 2006 Des Moines, which spurned the rain forest earlier, expressed renewed interest last year in conjunction with a plan to move Blank Park Zoo near Principal Park. ... DesMoinesRegister.com, Zoo could expand east to park Mar 14, 2006 Plans to expand Blank Park Zoo into Fort Des Moines Park and convert it into one of the region's top tourist attractions could cost $50 million, but failing to ... DesMoinesRegister.com, A wild animal bill could have shut down facility Mar 22, 2006 ...wild animals. Zoos accredited by the American Zoo Association, such as Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, are exempt from the rules. But ... Fort Dodge Messenger, Des Moines Attractions Report Higher Attendance Mar 22, 2006 The Blank Park Zoo, Adventureland and Living History Farms are all reporting bigger bigger crowds. The Iowa Hall of Pride just opened a year ago. ... KCCI.com, Des Moines South school updates Mar 16, 2006 ...• Mary Jean Annexstad's prekindergarten class received packets from Blank Park Zoo, including a certificate of adoption with a picture of a zebra. ... DesMoinesRegister.com, Far-out art at the Mars Mar 2, 2006 ...the video is on. WILD MURAL WANTED: The Blank Park Zoo is venturing into the wilderness of the arts world. It's holding a competition ... DesMoinesRegister.com, Metro record Mar 4, 2006 Terry Rich, executive director of Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo, was lured into investing in 1998. He loaned Bradley $50,000, he said, through a former co-worker. ... DesMoinesRegister.com, [an error occurred while processing this directive] archives | news | XML / RSS feed | featured
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