John Ball Zoo

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John Ball Zoo Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving
Wildlife and Wild Places๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒณ
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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.

A heartfelt thank you to Jim and Susie Sebastian for their lasting impact on John Ball Zoo. From the container classroom...
10/22/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Jim and Susie Sebastian for their lasting impact on John Ball Zoo. From the container classrooms to the new Susie Shuttle, their generosity continues to make a difference. Their commitment to accessibility and ADA initiatives helps us move closer to our goal of being a zoo for all. Weโ€™re grateful for their continued support and the lasting difference they make in our community. ๐Ÿงก

It's National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, and we're sending a big thank you to vet techs everywhere for the...
10/21/2026

It's National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, and we're sending a big thank you to vet techs everywhere for the extraordinary care they provide to animals every day. ๐Ÿฉบ โค๏ธ

From routine checkups to supporting complex medical procedures, vet techs play an essential role in keeping animals healthy and thriving.

We're especially grateful for our incredible vet tech team here at the Zoo. Thank you, Sovanny and Kaylee, for the compassion, expertise and dedication you bring to caring for our 2,000+ animals. We appreciate all that you do! ๐Ÿพ

10/20/2026

Pumpkins, paws, and precious predators ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿพ

No tricks, just 13 months of treats! ๐Ÿญ Buy a zoo membership this October and get an extra month FREE. With 13 months of membership, you can enjoy Zoo Goes Boo this Halloween season and come back for the fun next year!

Donโ€™t miss out on this spooktacular deal: jbzoo.org/membership ๐Ÿ‘ป

๐ŸŽƒ Donation: The Orchards at Red Barn
๐Ÿ“ธ: Zookeeper Hannah

Learning doesn't stop when students leave the classroom. The Zoo & Museum Millage helps provide hands-on educational exp...
10/19/2026

Learning doesn't stop when students leave the classroom. The Zoo & Museum Millage helps provide hands-on educational experiences that bring lessons to life for students throughout Kent County. The opportunities the millage support creates meaningful experiences that inspire curiosity and support student success.

Vote YES to RENEW on November 3!

10/18/2026

Cricket is so pumpkin cute ๐ŸŽƒ

A huge thank you to The Orchards at Red Barn for their generous pumpkin donation! Thanks to them, we had more than enough pumpkins to decorate for Zoo Goes Boo and give our animals some fun enrichment opportunities. ๐Ÿ™Œ

We won't tell anyone you were looking at x-ray-ted content ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ’€Picture 1: Mink Picture 2: Screech OwlPicture 3: WallabyPic...
10/17/2026

We won't tell anyone you were looking at x-ray-ted content ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ’€

Picture 1: Mink
Picture 2: Screech Owl
Picture 3: Wallaby
Picture 4: Bluegill
Picture 5: Prehensile-tailed skink

10/15/2026

It's pumpkin spice panda season. ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚

Come see these fluffy firefoxes tomorrow for opening day of Zoo Goes Boo! ๐Ÿ‘ป

10/13/2026

Four years of booping, snooping and being downright adorable. ๐Ÿงก
Wishing this dynamic duo an un-four-gettable birthday. ๐ŸŽ‚

The Zoo & Museum Millage helps make two of Kent County's most beloved destinations more affordable and accessible for lo...
10/12/2026

The Zoo & Museum Millage helps make two of Kent County's most beloved destinations more affordable and accessible for local families. From free Museum admission for youth to discounted admission opportunities and free parking, the millage helps ensure more residents can take advantage of these educational and cultural experiences.

Vote YES to RENEW on November 3!

We asked the kids to sell you on Zoo Goes Boo. They understood the assignment. ๐Ÿ‘ปZoo Goes Boo presented by Meijer is back...
10/11/2026

We asked the kids to sell you on Zoo Goes Boo. They understood the assignment. ๐Ÿ‘ป

Zoo Goes Boo presented by Meijer is back this weekend! Join us this weekend from 10AMโ€“5PM for a monstrously fun day filled with creepy-cool decorations, boo-tiful treats and wild encounters around every corner. ๐ŸŽƒ

And speaking of treatsโ€ฆ all candy handed out at Zoo Goes Boo is sustainably sourced! ๐Ÿญ

Planning your own Halloween haul? Refer to the sustainable palm oil guide from our friends at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo to help make wildlife-friendly choices. ๐Ÿฆง

A big thank you to our other sponsor, Core Legal PLC.

๐˜—๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜บ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ก๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ.

Address

1300 Fulton Street West
Grand Rapids, MI
49504

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+16163364300

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