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1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
Get directionsIt’s a beautiful place to take your family! The Grand kids love all the animals!
Awesome place! If you have a bridge card. You get in for free just show them your ID with your bridge card! :-) fun for the entire family! :-)
Great zoo! Always a must do every summer!
We loved it. The staff was friendly!!!! Smiles, happy, and "how are you?" Their employer must treat them well !👍🏾 The zoo was clean, animals all looked well cared for, cool exhibits, good information and visuals provided on the signs in front of each animal, snack stations had yummy food, we came when the Lego sculptures were out. Beautiful structures throughout the zoo. Lots of good seating along the trail. Handicap accessible. Sanitizer and portable sinks are available before/after certain stations and at the exit. Total... read more
Always enjoyable. Lego sculptures are great
the new layout is nice.
Unfortunately this trip has had to be the Most disappointing one in the 7 years we as a family make this trip. The exhibits were dirty. The animals were uncomfortable and hiding due to some VERY LOUD construction. I couldn't understand why they're were doing construction during busy season. Disappointed. This is normally a wonderful and magical family trip we make annually. We may have to find a new trip next summer.
Its mostly shaded. not super long to walk. nice 3-4hour visit to get through the whole thing. highly recommend.
What a great zoo! We loved every minute of it! The lego creations and amazing exhibits - our kids loved it, and we’ll be back.
John Ball Zoo has a 4.6 star rating with 13,532 reviews.
John Ball Zoo is temporarily closed. It will reopen on Mar 20th, 2026.