Adventure Pass

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Check out a free pass to the Blank Park Zoo, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, the Science Center of Iowa, and the Des Moines Children's Museum.

Available to Indianola Public Library account-holders who live in Indianola and rural Warren County.

How it works: Blank Park Zoo & Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

  • Check open dates/times of the attraction before reserving the date you want.
  • Passes CAN be used for ZooBrew for only those 21 years of age and older.
  • Zoo Passes CANNOT be used for any other special member events.
  • Reserve your FREE pass using an Indianola Public Library account of an adult age 18 or older in good standing.
  • Print your pass.
  • Go to the attraction on the date specified on your pass

  • Present your printed pass along with your valid photo ID, which must match the name on the pass.

How it works: Des Moines Children's Museum

  • Check open dates/times of the attraction before reserving the date you want.
  • Reserve your FREE pass using an Indianola Public Library account of an adult age 18 or older in good standing.
  • Print your pass.
  • Go to the attraction on the date specified on your pass

  • Present your printed pass along with your valid photo ID, which must match the name on the pass.

How it works: Science Center of Iowa

  • The Science Center is currently operating with limited days and times.  Please see their website for the current schedule.
  • The Science Center has set aside a number of admissions for each time slot for Adventure Pass users.  You do not need to notify them of your intended time of attendance.   
  • Reserve your FREE pass using an Indianola Public Library account of an adult age 18 or older in good standing.
  • Print your pass.
  • Go to the attraction on the date specified on your pass.  

  • Present your printed pass along with your valid photo ID, which must match the name on the pass.

What you need to know

  • The library currently has two passes for each venue.
  • Each pass includes admission for 2 adults and 2 children.
  • A printed pass is required for entry.
  • Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be reserved up to 90 days in advance by cardholders 18 and older.
  • Passes may be reserved every 365 days per library card for each location.
  • Passes cannot be used for most special member events.
  • Cardholders should verify the venue is open before reserving a pass.
  • If you are unable to use the pass at the reserved time, please call the library at 515-961-9418 to cancel your reservation. Reservations can be cancelled up to one day before the reserved date.
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Supported by the

  • Warren County Supervisors
  • Friends of the Indianola Public Library Foundation

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