Iowa Adventure Pass Returns!
After a brief pause, the Iowa Adventure Pass is back. This program allows library cardholders age 18+ who are residents of Fort Dodge, Otho, Barnum, or rural Webster County to check out free passes to family-friendly destinations.
Whether you're planning a day at the Blank Park Zoo, touring the Science Center of Iowa, or discovering history at a local museum, the Iowa Adventure Pass makes it easy and affordable to try out a new destination.
Adventure Awaits You!
The Iowa Adventure Pass program is a collaborative statewide initiative with 70+ participating libraries to provide their cardholders with free or discounted access to local attractions, including museums, gardens, zoos, and more.
The Fort Dodge Public Library offers passes to:
- Blank Park Zoo - Des Moines
- Blue Zoo - West Des Moines
- Des Moines Children’s Museum - West Des Moines (4 people)
- Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens - Des Moines
- Reiman Gardens - Ames (2 adults & 4 children from same household)
- Science Center of Iowa - Des Moines
Passes are not valid for special events at any of the destinations.
- Library cardholders age 18+ who are residents of Fort Dodge, Otho, Barnum, or rural Webster County may reserve a pass.
- Your library card should be in good standing: unexpired with no overdue or lost items.
- Adult library cardholders can only reserve one pass per destination per calendar year.
- On the Iowa Adventure Pass homepage start by selecting Fort Dodge Public Library from the drop-down menu. Every library offers a different selection of passes, and you may only reserve a pass from FDPL.
- You may filter the results by location and date. To see the pass offerings and availability click the Pass Options button.
- If a pass is available click on the Get Pass button. You will be required to enter your library card and PIN (last 4 digits of your library card number).
- A confirmation box will appear. Please verify that your first and last names, your phone number, and email address are correct before hitting the Reserve button.
- A confirmation email will be sent. Please print the confirmation - this is your admission pass.
- Bring the pass and photo ID with you on the day of your reservation. The person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation.
Unless otherwise noted, each pass is for 2 adults and 2 children. Anyone else joining you will have to pay regular admission.
Adult cardholders can:
- Reserve up to two destinations per day.
- Reserve passes up to 60 days in advance.
- Reserve one pass per destination per calendar year.
- Passes can only be used on the date printed on your reservation.
- Reservations can be changed (subject to availability) or cancelled prior to the day of your reservation.
- To make a change to your upcoming reservation or to cancel a reservation, please contact us and we will help you.
- Your printed reservation confirmation–this is your admission pass.
- Your photo ID. The person named on the pass must be in attendance on the day of your reservation.
- Please double check that the destination is open on the date of your reservation, in case of unexpected closures.
Contact us and we can reprint your pass for you.
No, Iowa Adventure Pass reservations are for general admission only.
FDPL offers passes to:
Blank Park Zoo
Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines inspires an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, research, and recreation. Each pass is for 2 adults and 2 children.
Blue Zoo
The Blue Zoo’s mission is to educate and inspire through a fun, hands-on environment. Children can touch and feed stingrays, reptiles, and birds, explore a variety of other fascinating animals, and enjoy interactive play areas including multiple water tables and a pirate ship. Each pass is for 2 adults and 2 children (ages 3-12).
Des Moines Children's Museum
The Des Moines Children's Museum aims to build the foundation of lifelong learning by promoting the power of play. Each pass is for 4 people.
Des Moines Performing Arts/Wellmark Family Series
Des Moines Performing Arts - next pass will be available on November 25th.
The 2025-2026 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series features a season full of music, storytelling, and magical moments the whole family will love. Each one-hour show is designed to spark imagination, ignite curiosity, and create lasting memories for theatergoers of all ages. Performances take place at the Des Moines Civic Center. Come early for a Free Discovery Party one hour before each Civic Center performance with music, art-making, and more hands-on fun.
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant, twelve-acre public garden in the heart of downtown Des Moines dedicated to exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants. Each pass is for 2 adults and 2 children.
Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens's mission is to educate, enchant, and inspire an appreciation of plants, insects, and the beauty of the natural world. Each pass is for 2 adults and 4 children from the same household.
Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa in downtown Des Moines features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming. Each pass is for 2 adults and 2 children.
