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John Ball Zoo
- Zoos
- Grand Rapids, MI
About this business
John Ball Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to the advancement of public education on the need for wildlife conservation and preservation. John Ball Zoo has over 2,000 animals including lions, tigers, chimpanzees, and red pandas, indoor and outdoor exhibits, an aquarium, interactive experiences, and so much more.
Location details
1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
RecommendedThis is a beautiful zoo! The grounds are lovely, there is nice shade on a sunny day, and it’s not too big so it’s easily walkable. Beware of inclines if you have a hard time with them!
The amount of things to do and see is amazing. Keeping the children and adults entertained all day! Would 100% recommend. Plenty of restrooms & watering stations.
Great way to spend the day
Sensory bags love love love. My child was able to completely enjoy the zoo without any issues. I had forgot the sensory bag at home. You leave your id at the place you pay and pick up when you leave and drop off the bag. Lots of animals, plenty of staff to answer any questions you have, security, lego animals that had to take a lot of time to do. I wish they had a place you could look at the camels. They were out for rides. Paying to get in was reasonable. Other zoo's are a lot more expensive. Drinks and food was a bit p... read more
Always a great way to spend the day!!
This is by far one of the best zoos I’ve been to. It’s well planned out with staff nearby to answer your questions. I was most impressed with the hands on activities for the kids. They had so much fun and learned a lot!
First time visiting and we will be back. So much fun
We have always a great time.
Great time! It was my Grandsons birthday present a fun time at the Zoo!
Frequently asked questions about John Ball Zoo
How is John Ball Zoo rated?
John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 10,808 reviews.
When is John Ball Zoo open?
John Ball Zoo is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.