Website: Zoo
Date: Saturday Jun 13, 2009 - Sunday Jul 26, 2009
Time: Zoo hours (see website)

Where: Blank Park zoo, 7401 SW 9^th Street
Admission: varies
Description:  For the first time ever, from June 13 - July 26, the Blank Park Zoo welcomes Joe Krathwohl, also known as "The Birdman of Las Vegas." Joe will perform a 6-week engagement of various bird shows throughout the day. The 30 minute show includes birds of prey, parrots, crown crane & an Andean Condor with a 10-foot wingspan. This special attraction will be held in the ZooPlex & will be free with zoo admission.

Website: DMAC
Date: Friday May 15, 2009 - Sunday Sep 6, 2009
Time: Hours vary by day
Where:  Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Avenue
Admission: Free
Description:  A selection of Japanese color woodcuts from the Des Moines Art Center permanent collections. The prints, dating from the early to mid-20th century, were created by some of the leading Japanese printmakers of their time.

Website: Reiman
Date: Thursday Apr 30, 2009 - Friday Jul 24, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where:  Reiman Gardens, 1407 University Blvd, Ames

Admission: $7/adults; $3/kids
Description:  The dinosaurs are coming! Over 25 realistic, full-scale dinosaurs & other prehistoric creatures will inhabit Reiman Gardens. Designed & constructed by paleontologist Guy Darrough, this traveling exhibit has visited several gardens around the country. Darrough prides himself in creating very realistic, life-sized dinosaurs, ranging in size from 6 to 20 feet tall!