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Published 4/23/26 5:37PM
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2026 Dream Night

Blank Park Zoo
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Des Moines, IA
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    May 29, 2026, 5:15 PM CDT
    End Date:
    May 30, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    4 hours
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    40
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Sports & Recreation, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    13+

    Description

    Join us as we celebrate the zoo's Annual Dream Night Event! We have a number of volunteer openings if you are available/interested in volunteering. See the list below for specific needs.

    Blank Park Zoo is one of nearly 230 zoos and aquariums around the world in 37 countries to participate in Dream Night, an invitation-only event for children with special healthcare needs and their families.

    The evening is completely cost-free to the families who are able to attend the event. Children, and adults, will have a magical time at the zoo with lots of fun craft activities, special animal demonstrations, a few special guests, dinner and much, much more!

    Dream Night Information:

    Dates: Friday May 29 & Saturday May 30

    Event Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

    Volunteer Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

    Volunteer Opportunities and Needs/night:

    Volunteers must be 13 years or older

    Dinner Attendants

    Greeters & Souvenir distribution

    Mascot Costume Characters and Guides

    To sign up for Dream Night go to the following Volunteer Spot Link: https://signup.com/go/PJbzPXi

    Location

    On-site

    Blank Park Zoo

    7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA

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