Haines Park
613 3rd Ave SE, Altoona, IA 50009
Zoos & Botanical Gardens in Iowa
Iowa hosts 61 zoos & botanical gardens suitable for corporate events of all sizes. Browse by city, or request a quote and we'll connect you with up to 3 matching venues in your area.
Legacy Events
217 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 50129
Beyond Elegance Party Rentals - Warehouse/Shipping Location
404 N Park Ave Warehouse Location, New Sharon, IA 50207
Midwest Inflatables, LLC
2316 230th St, Ames, IA 50014
Beyond Elegance Party Rentals
413 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Arie den Boer Arboretum
2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Valley Community Center
4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Trellis
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50316
Discovery Garden
1207 E Iowa St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Flora
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines Party Rentals
512 NE 9th St, Grimes, IA 50111
The Brenton Arboretum
25141 260th St, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Iowa Arboretum & Gardens
1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, IA 50156
This 348-acre reserve has self-guided woodland trails with scenic overlooks, deep ravines & streams.
Robert D. Ray Asian Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Garden park featuring an Asian pavilion, stone pagodas, a pond, a series of waterfalls & more.
The Garden Nightclub
525 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
High-energy gay bar featuring weekend drag shows, dancing, a large patio & themed events.
Petting Zoo
1205 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Vintage Love Rentals
2001 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Central Gardens of North Iowa
800 2nd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
State Center Rose Garden
300 3rd St SE, State Center, IA 50247
Champagne and Grace Events
Ankeny, IA 50023
Avenue Rental
1308 State St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Deer Ridge at Lexington
2242 Lake Rd, Bedford, IA 50833
Wallace's Garden Center
2605 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722
K&K Hardware & Lumber
1818 Grant St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Huge, family-owned home improvement store with fixtures, power tools, sporting goods & more.
Cook Party Rentals
Barr St, Bettendorf, IA 52722
The Grand Allée
223 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA 52803
D'lux Events
2419 Arbor Dr, Davenport, IA 52803
All In1 Fun
1223 Washington St, Davenport, IA 52804
Rolling Hills Event Rentals
657 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748
Cy's Rental
312 E Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803
Cedar Falls Community Gardens
300 Lincoln St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Bloomsbury Farm
3260 69th St, Atkins, IA 52206
Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade
4302 University Ave SUITE B, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Zsavooz
206 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Sports bar offering burgers, wings & other pub basics, plus a kids menu & TVs in a low-key setting.
UNI Museum
1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614
Morgan Creek Arboretum
7439 Worcester Rd, Palo, IA 52324
Old MacDonald's Farm
2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Bever Park
2700 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.
Noelridge Greenhouse
Noelridge Greenhouse, 4900 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Rock Island Botanical State Preserve
4555 Preserve Ln, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Zoops Fun Zone
3004 SE Liberty Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
Irwin Avenue Stream
Ionia, IA 50645
Stanton Old Lumber Yard Event Center
227 Thorn St, Stanton, IA 51573
Grow Clinton
721 S 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732
Great Cats
Des Moines, IA 50315
Bickelhaupt Arboretum
340 S 14th St, Clinton, IA 52732
The Nature Barn
3900-3998 N 3rd St, Clinton, IA 52732
Monkelien Pavilion
1243 Oleson Park Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Rose Michael Gardens
4516 Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Buxton Park Arboretum
705 N Buxton St, Indianola, IA 50125
Providence Pointe
6210 NW 106th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Johnston Gardens
5705 NW 57th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Mason City RentAll
518 S Pennsylvania Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Retman Ranch And Dog Park
9242 S 28th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
Agnes Patterson Memorial Park
3000 N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
Angela's Party Center
2300 Court St, Sioux City, IA 51104
Bella Flora Event Design
3100 Justin Dr A Suite A, Urbandale, IA 50322
Demonstration Garden
3353-3399 92nd St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Black Hawk Rental / Black Hawk Equipment of Waterloo
324 W 15th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
Lily Event Rentals
2115 Cardinal Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
Spock's Sanctuary
2102 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Frequently asked questions
Where are Iowa's zoos & botanical gardens?
Most Iowa zoos & botanical gardens are concentrated in Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, with additional options across 20 cities total.
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