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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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Josh Bennett 
recommend  Recommended
2 years ago

We love the zoo! We have a membership and go all the time. The kids always enjoy going 

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Susan Butt 
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2 years ago

John Ball Zoo is small enough you can see everything in a day. So if you're coming from out of town, you can visit and have a full visit in one day. Although, they don't have an Elephant nor giraffe. I'm excited for the Pygmy Hippos and storks. The staff is always so friendly too❣️ 

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Kayla Taylor 
recommend  Recommended
2 years ago

One of the best zoos around! Very friendly and informative staff, clean grounds, happy animals, and not too pricey at the gift shop or to get into the park. Thank you for a great experience each time!! 

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Dale Abbott 
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2 years ago

Great experience for young and old! 

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Brian Armstrong 
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2 years ago

Always a fun time at John Ball Zoo , staff is friendly and the grandkids enjoy the whole park 

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Biff Harris 
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2 years ago

loved it all was hotter than hot very humid but left at 2:00 

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Amy Robbe Pohja 
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2 years ago

We had a wonderful day at the John Ball Zoo! We loved exploring all of the animal exhibits and looking at the sculptures of animals created from marine debris. My children enjoyed feeding the birds, riding a camel, finding gemstones, and getting their face painted. The trails through the Zoo are surrounded by nature and are absolutely beautiful! 

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Heather Tarr 
recommend  Recommended
2 years ago

Love john ball zoo!!! it is great for a family day food prices are as to be expected anywhere else but one thing I love is that you can bring in your own drinks and food the exhibits are amazing my favorite is the red panda I also have activities like ASAP line and an obstacle course they have camel rides and Disney's Dole Whip 

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Corey Walther 
recommend  Recommended
2 years ago

Love the zoo. The experience is very interactive, zip line is awesome and well worth the cost 

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How is John Ball Zoo rated?

John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 11,121 reviews. 

When is John Ball Zoo open?

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