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, red pandas, indoor and outdoor exhibits, an aquarium, interactive ...
1300 Fulton St W (at Valley Ave. NW) Grand Rapids , MI 49504 United States
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Such a great little zoo . Fantastic use of the space and terrain to create a unique zoo experience.
Nice zoo where you can see everything in about 45-minutes. Pretty small but that is ideal for small kids. Get the annual pass. It includes free admission to other zoos access the country .
Nice zoo for the size. I recommend checking online to see the scheduling or calling to see what animals are out so you don't end up disappointed. : )
Great experience. The zoo is laid out so well . My 4 year old loved all the animals and the camel ride. We will be coming back.
WHAT. A. FIND. Such an affordable , quaint little zoo . Otters! Komodo Dragon! Penguin house! Monkeys monkeys MONKEYS! I will return.
It’s an excellent zoo ! A nice surprise. They even offer zip lining .
Pack a picnic and eat on the grounds afterwards. Small zoo but nice and affordable !
I've been going to this zoo since I was a little girl. I have many happy memories of this park .
Penguins are so cute ! Make sure to catch them at feeding time!
Great weekend stop. Come early, take your time and relax. Family friendly .
Once a year they do kid's day & admission is free - complete w/ face-painting, special activities, & other goodies.
Definitely not your average "zoo ." Don't miss the zipline , ropes course , camel rides, or feeding the sharks and sting rays! Our kids (12, 10, 7, and 5) loved it!
The Ideama Funicular should be paasenger ready by August 1st. Cost will be $3 both ways, with also having the option of buying a combo ticket.
If you plan to get food outside of the zoo , don't forget to get a stamp on your hand for re-entry.
Love the zoo ! The prices are great and the people are very friendly :-) The ropes course and zipline are definitely a must!
Go nose-to-nose with the Tigers of the Realm. It's great to see the tigers getting a larger exhibit .
If you like zoos and decent food this is the place. Side note the yellow jackets are bad in the early fall.
Such a great zoo ! Well taken care of. Took about 2.5 hrs to stroll through.
Nice zoo , I do like Binder Park in Battle Creek much better, but this is closer. Admission is affordable , food is not so I'd recommend packing your lunch (Sm drink is 12 oz & $1.75, Lg is $5.75)
It was very busy today but the kids were able to see everything they wanted to. Great zoo !
No elephants or giraffes but you can ride camels and there's also a petting farm .
Many of the animals and activities are seasonal. Check out the brown bears they are huge!
Check their schedule for fun special events . If you go often consider a membership and save $. Parking lot being renovated - no entry from Fulton right now. Read more
Nice zoo great to take the little kids to. Not too big for them to walk it.
If you have kids (and why wouldn't you) get to the park at 9am. It's the best time and you'll have the park to yourselves.
Check out their Zip Line and Rope Course . Buy a combo ticket for both. Members $9, regular $11
The grizzly bear exhibit is small but awesome.
i like going to feed the budgies for $1
I loved this zoo ! First time I've ever pet a stingray !
I grew up here. This park was literally my back yard !
They offer a zoo day camp that is awesome!
The Tigers are scary. Train ride was not too great.
$2 ride up the funicular isn't worth it. The views aren't that great from up there unfortunately.
Amazing fun to pet sting rays. They are very friendly too. Read more
Glad I paid $3 for my 3 month old to ride the funicular .... I'm sure it will be a trip he will never forget.
Love the tiger exhibit !!!
Love coming here for my walk
It was fun... not impressed w the tigers... they need to have people interacting with visitors... and clean the penguin water.. yuk
Children 2 and under get in free
Decent zoo for the price. The Aquarium however, smelled like a bad seafood restaurant . Don't go in there!
Go to the zoo Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 for great live jazz in the park !
The zoo is amazing!!!
It's all about the bear !
Baby monkey was cool!
Check out the penguins ! They are the cutest!
Make sure to visit the ropes course and ride the airline . Fun for all ages!
No lions. Most suitable for kids
Abena, one of two lioness
Great petting zoo for the kids, they sure have fun(:
Fun way to spend a few hours on Sunday. Nice visit.
Best time to go may be in the spring when the trees are still without their leaves. The view of the city will probably be blocked once summer hits. - Tony Falbo
Awesome exhibit - Stephanie Bishop
Beautiful park. Popular, but still serene. Watch out for all of the animal time bombs. They were EVERYWHERE. - Leenette Wells
Lots of picnic areas, a nice playground, and Nessie lives in the pond! - Benjamin Eavey
This park is huge! Great paved trails and dog friendly! Just watch for flooding in some spots. - Richele M
Peanut butter sauce in oreo or cookie dough blizzards is a must - Gabrielle Magniant