John Ball Zoo
Zoo
Open Open ⋅ Closes 4 PM
About
Seasonal zoo with an aquarium. Home to 2,000+ animals, this seasonal park boasts a funicular ride, plus penguin & parakeet feeding.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at John Ball Zoo:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
- 📞Phone(616) 336-4300
- 🕒HoursMonday:9 AM–4 PMTuesday:9 AM–4 PMWednesday:9 AM–4 PMThursday:9 AM–4 PMFriday:9 AM–4 PMSaturday:9 AM–6 PMSunday:9 AM–6 PM
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Petting zoo: Has petting zoo
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
Children
- Discounts for kids: Has discounts for kids
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities
- Playground: Has playground
Parking
- Free parking lot: Free parking lot
Nearby
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