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John Ball Zoo

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  • 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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4.711,190 reviews
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Grace Rivera 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Was my first time visiting and I enjoyed it, spent all day walking the entire Zoo, took almost 300 pics of absolutely everything I saw. I loved it! Such a wonderful, relaxing and beautiful place for sure! 😍 

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Hillary Weaver 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

We absolutely love all the new enclosures. Our daughter volunteers at john ball zoo and absolutely loves everyone that works there and how family friendly everything else. 

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Louise Paiter Haring 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

John Ball Park is very clean and beautiful. The staff very knowledgeable about the animals. A great family experience. 

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Sarah Pider 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

nice place to spend time with the kids 

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Randolph Kooiker 
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3 years ago

Always a great time! Until you witness a chimp poop in it’s own hand and eat it. Haha 

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Brandi Blyly 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

The zoo is a great place to take the family! 

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Floyd Bradley 
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3 years ago

had a great day with my two daughters so much fun 

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Naomi Lewis 
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3 years ago

I take my daughter thereshe loves it 

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Pete Walters 
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3 years ago

Perfect day trip for the family! It was clean, well maintained, and well laid out. 

Frequently asked questions about John Ball Zoo

How is John Ball Zoo rated?

John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 11,190 reviews. 

When is John Ball Zoo open?

John Ball Zoo is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.