​Adventure Pass

Use your Barlow Memorial Library card to check out a family pass to participating museums and attractions—free of charge!
Blank Park Zoo Passes
Blank Park Zoo is a 49-acre zoological on the south side of Des Moines, IA! 
​The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation.
Reiman Gardens Passes
Situated on a 17-acre site, in Ames, IA, the year-round attraction features distinct gardens both indoors and outdoors on a 17-acre campus, a Conservatory with seasonal displays, a 2,500-square-foot Butterfly Wing with emergence cases, a Gift Shop, and beauty for all to enjoy and share!
Science Center Passes
Bring learning to life at the Science Center of Iowa, located in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. By placing the power of learning in the hands of the visitor with interactive experiences for all ages, the emphasis at SCI is less on what to learn and more on how to learn.
How does it work?

Valid photo ID and Barlow Memorial Library card required. How do I get a library card?
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  1. Valid cardholders (see specifications below), may reserve an adventure pass for a particular attraction on a particular date. The library has a limited number of passes, they can be checked out on a first come, first served basis beginning May 1, 2021.
  2. Arrive at attraction with a printed copy of the adventure pass and valid photo ID. Please note that a digital copy of the adventure pass will not be accepted. (Be sure to cancel your reservation if you cannot use your pass so another patron may reserve it.)
  3. Enjoy!
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***Limited availability. Please see full details and restrictions below.
***Program Details: Questions and Answers 
​What is the Adventure Pass?
In partnership with Blank Park Zoo, Science Center of Iowa, and Reiman Gardens, the Barlow Memorial Library provides free passes to area attractions by using a valid adult Barlow Memorial Library card and a valid photo ID. 

Who can check out the Adventure Pass?
Any adult library patron residing in 50126 zip code of the Iowa Falls area may borrow a pass to enjoy an educational day of family fun. The library has a limited number of passes, they can be checked out on a first come, first served basis, much like checking out a book.

How do I get the Adventure Pass?
  • Valid cardholders 18 and older that are non-expired and in good standing (fines below $5) may check out and place holds on passes by using TixKeeper.
  • Cardholder must present a valid photo ID and printed pass before admission into the organization is allowed.

What are the guidelines for using the passes?
  • Each cardholder may reserve a pass to each venue once every 365 days.
  • Reserve the date you plan to visit the attraction.
  • Passes are good for regular admission of two adults (Ages 13+) and two children (ages 12 & under).
  • Please cancel your reservation if you cannot use the pass at the reserved time.  To cancel a reservation, call the library, 641-648-2872, by 9:30am on the date for which the pass is reserved.  Failure to do so would prevent you from reserving that venue at a later date.

As a program partner, the library must abide by all partnership guidelines.  

Restrictions/Limitations by attraction:

Blank Park Zoo
  • Zoo passes cannot be used for ZooBrew, Night Eyes or any other special member events.
Science Center of Iowa Passes:
  • Science Center of Iowa passes cannot be used for special member events.
  • IMAX movies are not included with the pass.

Passes CANNOT be used for any other special member events.