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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 | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
RecommendedSo 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!
my family and I enjoy going to the John Ball Zoo and seeing the new things that they are doing, there's always something different happening every year
It was great. We enjoyed the design of it where you walk outdoors in the "woods" but then sprinkled along the way there are a/c venues. Dad's favorite was the Tiger up close. Ezra's favorite was the red panda and Koala pandas.
Had a wonderful day at the Zoo today! Haven’t been for awhile, so was surprised at the changes. I was impressed at the cleanliness , the landscape was colorful and well cared for! The animals were mostly lying down, but that was to be expected this hot weather. I hope to return again before winter!
Knowledge of animals, the recycling statues of different animals and food was great.
Nice little zoo! Also a lot of fun activities for the kids (ropes, zip lines etc).
they are continually improving their exhibits, making decisions based on the welfare of the animals and provide information to visitors that is very helpful and enhances the experience!
they have really made the entire zoo an enjoyable experience. even when there are tons of people, the staff keeps things clean, open, and moving.
Frequently asked questions about John Ball Zoo
How is John Ball Zoo rated?
John Ball Zoo has a 4.7 star rating with 10,808 reviews.
When is John Ball Zoo open?
John Ball Zoo is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.