The Heritage Carousel of Des Moines, Iowa: Wooden menagerie carousel, Union Park, Des Moines, Iowa

2013 Opening Day – Saturday, May 25th!

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Wow – over 85,000 rides were taken on the Heritage Carousel in 2012!!
With “warm” being the norm for most of the season, we were off to a fun start with the January rides taken on a sunny and balmy Saturday in January. Our diehard fans even showed to celebrate National Carousel Day in July with our record temperature hitting 106 that day! Thanks for your support of the Carousel – we look forward to another fun season of going ‘round in 2013!

Adopt-An-Animal on the Heritage Carousel
Naming rights or special message* to be displayed for the season
season pass for unlimited rides (family or Grandparents & all grandkids)
t-shirt and discount on rentals or bulk token purchases.
A certificate of adoption, season pass and t-shirt coupon available.
*Animal name or message may be decided now or at a later date.

Perfect for those who love to ride the Carousel, a unique way to honor someone you care about,
a great way to help the Carousel remain available for all to enjoy!

Each animal or chariot adopted ~ donation** of $150 or more.
(**season pass & shirt are optional & value ($45) must be subtracted for tax deductible purposes.)

Click here to view the available animals open for adoption!

Season Passes for those who love to ride & those who watch your
Carousel Kid too!
Unlimited rides for the 2013 season!
Individual & Family Pass ~ for immediate family members ~ $35
Grandparents & all the Grandkids ~ $35
Childcare Provider Pass ~
1 - 5 kids ~ $40 6 -15 kids ~ $50
16 - 30 kids ~ $60 31+ kids ~ $70

Get Your Carousel Kid Card Now!
With Spring right around the corner, these will go quickly with thoughts of Carousel rides ahead!
Each card offers 7 kid rides ~ $3.

Party at the Carousel!
Reserve the Carousel for your party or gathering now!
Ideal for small & large group usage. Private & Open Hours Rentals available.
PARTY BOXES AVAILABLE – You provide the food and friends, we’ll take care of the rest!
Click for more details

Help support the goal of the Des Moines Carousel Foundation to maintain and operate this beautiful and authentic Carousel and provide a wholesome, nostalgic and affordable form of entertainment for all to enjoy. Donations received will help with on-going maintenance needs such as the band organ, the building, and painting of both the animals and the Carousel. Click here for more information.