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    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda - Education event in Des Moines, Iowa
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    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda

    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda takes place on Monday, April 12, 2027 at 11:00 AM Central at Blank Park Zoo in the Des Moines area. Admission is free.

    When
    Monday, April 12, 2027 at 11:00 AM CTTime from blankparkzoo.speakcreative.com
    Where
    Blank Park Zoo Des MoinesDes Moines, IowaFind it on Google Maps
    Price
    Free

    Other dates: Mon Dec 14, Mon Jan 11, Mon Feb 8, Mon Mar 8

    About This Event

    Enjoy a world of books with Ruby the Reading Red Panda! Ruby is a puppet red panda who loves to read. Each month we will read a story and meet a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo’s Ambassador Animal Department.

    Our take

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    Written November 5, 2026

    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda is listed at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines on Monday, April 12, 2027. The listing's time field shows 12:00 AM, so check the source page for the actual start time before planning a visit. The event is categorized as Education.

    Ruby is a puppet red panda who loves to read, and the program is built around books. Each month, the storytime includes a story reading and a meeting with a special live ambassador animal from the Zoo's Ambassador Animal Department. The description does not say which story will be read or which animal will appear on April 12.

    Blank Park Zoo is in Des Moines, on the south side of the city. With a puppet host, a picture-book reading and a live animal visitor, the program suits children who like books and animals, and the adults who bring them.

    For the start time, ticket or admission details, and any age guidance, see the source page at https://blankparkzoo.speakcreative.com/ruby.

    Quick Facts

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    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda is an education event at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. The listing is scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2027. The listing's time field shows 12:00 AM, so the actual start time should be confirmed on the source page.

    • Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda is listed at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines.
    • The listed date is Monday, April 12, 2027.
    • The event is categorized as Education.
    • The listing's time field shows 12:00 AM, which may not be the actual start time; check the source page.

    Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda: Questions and Answers

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    When is Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda?
    The event is listed for Monday, April 12, 2027. The listing's time field shows 12:00 AM, so check the source page for the actual start time.
    Where is Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda located?
    The event is listed at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines.
    What type of event is Storytime with Ruby the Reading Red Panda?
    It is categorized as an Education event.

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