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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 5:00 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. |
RecommendedWe 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!
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
Love the zoo. The experience is very interactive, zip line is awesome and well worth the cost
Staff is friendly, clean park, cheap pricing, lots for the kids to do. Only thing it I wish they had a rope maze for kids shorter. Lots of animals to see also.
We love John Ball Zoo! The tigers, red panda, penguins, meerkats, and bears are always a hit with the kids. The special visiting exhibit with koalas was cute too. When we have extra time we enjoy doing the ropes course.
it has changed so much over the years....well done!!
The zoo is always changing and improving. No matter how often I come to the zoo there is always new things to see. I especially enjoy the Roaring Nights. Even though some animals are already put to bed, the ones out are more active and fun to watch. John Ball Zoo never disappoints!
So many things to see and do, it will take a full day of adventure. My recommendation would be to take the vernacular to the top, and walk down to see all the exhibits. It was a great experience for us, and less walking uphill. I love all of the playgrounds, ropes course, and the petting zoo. So much to feed your child’s senses!
Lots of tubes, ropes and things to crawl on for kids. Multiple exhibits that you can touch the animals. The anteater is super cool looking!
Frequently asked questions about John Ball Zoo
How is John Ball Zoo rated?
John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 10,501 reviews.
When is John Ball Zoo open?
John Ball Zoo is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.