Many Iowans have visited the Blank Park Zoo, which is the only accredited zoo in the State. However, most Iowans don’t know about the small, family-friendly Sunrise Children’s Zoo, which is supported entirely by volunteers and run by the community itself.
The Sunrise Children’s Zoo is a unique community zoo in Waterloo!
Facebook / Sunrise Children’s Zoo The Zoo is sponsored by the Sunrise Exchange Club, and the animals are brought to the barn each season by a local farmer.
The Zoo is home to cows, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks and even an alpaca or two!
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Most of the animals are from a local farm, but others are animals looking for their forever homes!
Facebook / Sunrise Children’s Zoo Throughout the year, the farm fosters kittens, rabbits, and other small animals. At the end of the season, they’re available for adoption.
Some of the critters come back year after year, like Frosty the bull!
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For a small fee, visitors can pick up snacks for the animals! They love getting treats from their guests.
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The goats may be the most fun to feed - they’re so friendly and personable!
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The whole family will have a great time at this hidden gem in
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Sunrise Children’s Zoo is located at 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701. You can visit for free from June to September! The Zoo is open from Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.. They’re closed on Monday.
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The Zoo is sponsored by the Sunrise Exchange Club, and the animals are brought to the barn each season by a local farmer.
Throughout the year, the farm fosters kittens, rabbits, and other small animals. At the end of the season, they’re available for adoption.
If you’d love to see Iowa’s wildlife up close after a visit to the Children’s Zoo, you might want to head on down to Prairie City where There’s A Wildlife Park In Iowa That’s Perfect For A Family Day Trip!
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