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John Ball Zoo

City zoo featuring animal exhibits, a funicular, and interactive feeding experiences.

4.6 (13766 Google reviews)$$Outdoor
  • animals
  • educational
  • family fun

1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

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What locals say

Insider tip 📍 John Ball Zoo

Visit early in the day to see animals before they are put away, and check out the seasonal lantern festival.

“There’s a lantern festival going on at John ball zoo that looks beautiful. Could go see the animals if you time it right early enough”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 16 upvotes

📍 John Ball Zoo

The zoo hosts summer camps for kids that are well-regarded by local families.

“I believe the zoo also does summer camps”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 3 upvotes

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Offers birthday party packages suitable for toddlers.

“John Ball Zoo does birthday parties for toddlers.”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 2 upvotes

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The park located just outside the zoo is a popular spot for kids to play.

“the park outside of john ball zoo is a favorite for sure”

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 2 upvotes

📍 John Ball Park

Contains four different playgrounds; take the trail up to the hilltop one for a nice view.

Overheard on r/grandrapids · 1 upvotes

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