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Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful day alone, spending quality time with family, or traveling with a large group we are excited to welcome you to John Ball Zoo! Review our rates below or become a Zoo Member for additional benefits.
Home to over 2,000 animals, John Ball Zoo offers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors of all ages. Explore & discover more about John Ball Zoo today!
The John Ball Zoo is working wth partners to study head starting as a conservation tool, protecting nesting habitat for Wood Turtles from raccoons, and researching the distribution and status of Spotted Turtles in Southwest Michigan.
Zoo Goes Boo, your place for spooky kooky fun for the whole family. Thirteen twisted treat stations will be scatted throughout the zoo featuring a variety of Halloween treats. Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to bring a bag for candy.
Discover what it takes to deliver exceptional animal care to pygmy hippos. You'll go on a brief tour of the habitat to learn about this endangered species and the efforts of John Ball Zoo to save them from extinction. You will also go behind the scenes to meet one of the Pygmy Hippos and give them a treat!* Availability: SAT at 11am
Discover all the amazing perks that come with your John Ball Zoo membership! Our reciprocal partners offer free or discounted admission, giving you the chance to explore exciting local and national attractions.
Our own Grand River is home to an impressive 32 different species, 19 of which are listed. The John Ball Zoo is working with scientists at Grand Valley State University to evaluate Grand River Mussel populations. During the 2023 field season, the team documented over 1,000 individuals from 27 different species.
Over 20 life-size replica robotic dinosaurs are trampling into the Zoo. Embark on a dino safari through the Zoo’s Forest Realm and learn about the dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth. Get Your Tickets
The Lantern Festival is a one-mile light tour through John Ball Zoo. The festival features handcrafted Asian lantern displays that will illuminate the Zoo and tell the intersecting story of wildlife and Asian culture.
The John Ball Zoo helps to educate the public on the plight of the Massasauga and helps conservation biologists study them in the field. Currently, we are assisting Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Grand Valley State University, and Sarett Nature Center develop new technologies to monitor this secretive snake species.