This wildlife attraction is in Des Moines, a place that has plenty of things going for it! Iowa State Capitol Building, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, and Des Moines Art Center are other interesting sightseeing choices not far away when you're done at Blank Park Zoo.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $757, price is now $624 per person
$624
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 13 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.4/10 Exceptional! (954 reviews)
Room was clean and staff friendly
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Downtown Des Moines
Price was $764, price is now $636 per person
$636
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (1,037 reviews)
Beautiful place with very nice & clean rooms!
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Hotel Renovo Des Moines Urbandale,Tapestry Collection Hilton
Price was $761, price is now $643 per person
$643
per person
Dec 25 - Dec 28
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Richmond (RIC) to Des Moines (DSM)
18.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Not an overwhelmingly friendly desk/ greeting clerk. Beautiful common areas. Room was as middle of the road as you can get. Indoor pool area unfortunately was a window shot away so our room was incredibly loud with pool goers.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
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