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Blank Park Zoo

IAUnited StatesDes Moines, IA

VENU+Active10 machines

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Blank Park Zoo is a 25-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near historic Fort Des Moines. From Zoo Brew, Night Eyes, Eggstravaganza, and quality children's programming, it is a gem of the local community in Des Moines. The recent birth of the baby Eastern Black Rhino, Tumani, has given Blank Park national recognition.

8/6/25 The token machine is back. It is located in the lobby. The designs are tiger, giraffe, black rhino, red panda. Machine 4 (2017) Green with a Red Panda on the side - In Lobby. Designs are:
1) Bald Eagle - facing left,
2) Flamingo,
3) Red Panda,
4) Wallaby

Machine 5 (2017) - In Lobby (inside log cabin). Designs are:
1) Seal Pup,
2) Penguin,
3) Sea Lion sitting facing right,
4) Tortoise facing front left.

Machine 6 (2017) has giraffe print and 2 giraffes on the side - In Lobby
1) Ostrich facing right,
2) Mom Giraffe kissing baby on the ground,
3) Rhino facing right,
4) Watusi.

Machine 7 (2017) - In Lobby (inside log cabin).
1) Giraffe,
2) Lion head facing left,
3) Spider Monkey hanging from a branch,
4) Tiger standing facing right

Machines 1 through 3 are Retired

Retired machines:

Retired 1: 1) Zebra head, 2) Elephant facing forward, 3) Elephant facing right, 4) Giraffe, 5) Ape.
Retired 2: 1) Alligator, 2) Clownfish, 3) Flamingo, 4) Snake.
Retired 3: 1) Peacock, 2) Tortoise, 3) steam train engine, 4) Giraffe.

Retired Token Machine 1: 1) Rhino, 2) Red Panda, 3) Giraffes, 4) Tiger,
All have the Zoo logo on their reverses.

. Picture available to upload S.Eddy TEC #4661. (Please upload Retired 3 designs.)

2/19/24: Active?? Full rolls, long, short, off center??
8/06/25: Active?? Full rolls, long, short, off center?? Some details please!!

Machines and designs

10 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Machine 4 (2017) - In Lobby4Penny
Machine 5 (2017) - In Lobby4Penny
Machine 6 (2017) - In Lobby4Penny
Machine 7 (2017) - In Lobby4Penny
Token4Token
Retired Designs?Penny
Retired 2?Penny
Penny Book?Penny
Retired 3?Penny
Machine 10?Penny

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