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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 5:00 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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Donna Thebarber 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Fun time on one of the last warm nights of this year! Had some concerns about kids using the “jungle phones”. So i did not let my kids use them. 

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Deborah Joslin Taylor 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

We had an amazing day. Bricklive was awesome. The attendants answered questions and were friendly. Don't miss out on Bricklive. 

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Barbara Barzycki-Kutlik 
recommend  Recommended
3 years ago

Lovely. Nice size and very pretty. Especially now during Fall. All the animals were active. My husband and I really enjoyed it. Would definitely go again💕💕 

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Sara Cheadle 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

We had a blast at this zoo! The grounds are beautiful and the animal enclosures are well done. We enjoyed the signage and felt like we saw so many of the animals up close and personal. We spent 4 hours at the zoo and I think we were able to see everything. 

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Mike Blanchard 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

A great experience 

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Norma Shearer- Muyskens 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Lots to see and do for children of all ages. Very clean! Lots of bathrooms. Staff was VERY friendly and knowledgeable. Food is pricey as expected. Would go again. 

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Brian Way 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Lots of fun! 

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Jenn Chasse 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Went with my son's kindergarten class yesterday. We had a great time :) I was particularly impressed with the "birthday party" being thrown for one of your chimps �. There they were sitting in a big room complete with streamers, party plates, "cake", chalk art on the floor....it was really cool to see ��� 

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Kels Rezmer 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

We always enjoy walking through the zoo. Great improvements continue to be made on the habitats and there is a good variety of animals. We love all their events! 

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How is John Ball Zoo rated?

John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 10,504 reviews. 

When is John Ball Zoo open?

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