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John Ball Zoo

4.7
  • 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.
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Brittany Slowik 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Quite impressed! I had some issues with buying tickets online (don’t love their system for this). Well after multiple attempts trying to get tickets the night before (around 9:30pm to get 1130 am tickets for the next day for a princess event),I got them but for some reason I ended up with 8am MEMBERS ONLY tickets. I live 2 hours away and have actually never been to the John ball zoo before so definitely not a member. It was late so I left an email trying to get it fixed and I called in the morning and left a message stating... read more

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Star Niquee 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Had a wonderful time most definitely a be back my daughter had a ball 🦉🐻🦁 the bear was sleep couldn’t see a couple other animals but still enjoyed it 

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Christina Marie McLeroy 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

The staff are super friendly! My two year old loved seeing the animals! 

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Jill Oosterman 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Local zoo is a big part of my childhood memories, my kids and now my grandchildren. A great combination of old and new exhibits keeps things interesting and fun 

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Christen Zuniga 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

We had a great time 🥰 We loved all the lego animals 

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Justin Esman 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Have a lot of animals, exhibits are close so you do the whole thing I about 3hrs. love the lion, tiger and brown bear exhibits the most. 

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Tracy Ware 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Kids’ playground. Nice atmosphere 

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Dan Lucian Olāsāu 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Best zoo in town..!lol great place to show the kids tons of animals outside our region n nostalgic for all us old farts..!;) 

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Danny Guyton 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Perfect for gettin the family out 

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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.