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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 | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
RecommendedGreat zoo with a broad range of exhibits. I really enjoy their personal tours, adult night outs and have heard great things of their kids’ camps.
The adult night event was great fun!
Inside attractions with air conditioning, camel rides, petting zoo, ice cream/slashes, snow leopard, lynx, otters, grizzlies, and A variety of monkeys and many other animals.
Something fun to do with the family...
awesome place for family
Loved it. The wife and I went together. Definitely kids will love it
Had a wonderful time. Saw so many animals close to their natural habitat. John ball is a no waste Zoo! Took about three hours to go through. Definitely a must when in Grand Rapids!
Based on our experience today. This zoo deserves a 4/5 ⭐️ rating! Why 4 stars? This place has so much to offer, activities hands on, and animal interactions for children and adults! Multiple parks for the kids. Animals I’ve never even seen before at any other zoo! Why not 5 stars? Well, when you think of “zoo” you think of, elephants, zebras, giraffes etc. they had none of those. They have to build on that African safari. Also pizza was bad! I paid $25 for a 16” pizza and it wasn’t fresh. However, overall it was a great time... read more
Most animals seemed a little depressed, sleeping, a little sad for some of the larger animals like the bear. My house for 4 humans was larger than his space. No grass/foliage or running clean water all cement and no room to run. Seemed to be the case for a lot. Some birds barely had room to fly. Kept wondering if some get to go to a larger area after hours? We were just in Florida the difference in color with flamingos was insane they were almost white. Otherwise the employees were great, friendly and helpful, interact wel... read more
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.