John Ball Zoo

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.

07/04/2025

This is your sign to dive into the weekend like these pool partyers๐Ÿฆฉ๐Ÿ‰

If you guessed pygmy hippo, you were right! ๐Ÿฆ›๐Ÿ’•Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that Penelope is expecting her first calfโ€”the v...
07/03/2025

If you guessed pygmy hippo, you were right! ๐Ÿฆ›๐Ÿ’•

Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that Penelope is expecting her first calfโ€”the very first for both her and Jahari! This is an exciting milestone for both Penelope and the conservation of this incredible species.

These photos are all the proof you needโ€”itโ€™s the perfect time to visit Penelope and her perfectly round belly.

07/02/2025

Itโ€™s CORNโ€ฆ and World Porcupine Day! ๐ŸŒฝ Poppyโ€™s celebrating in the cutest, crunchiest way.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Zoo Educator Enya

Working hard before the long weekend like... ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿฅฑ
07/02/2025

Working hard before the long weekend like... ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿฅฑ

๐™Š๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ!โœจSkip the construction on Fulton and enter the Zoo from our brand-new Butterworth St. entra...
07/01/2025

๐™Š๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ฌ ๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ง๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š ๐™ž๐™จ ๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™š๐™ฃ!โœจSkip the construction on Fulton and enter the Zoo from our brand-new Butterworth St. entranceโ€”right across from the Coca-Cola plant. ๐Ÿพ

06/30/2025

Coming soonโ€ฆ one very big baby! ๐Ÿผ Can you guess whoโ€™s expecting? ๐Ÿ’•

Tune in Thursday, July 3rd, to find out! ๐Ÿ˜

06/27/2025

Step 1: Get the box. Step 2: Think outside the box ๐Ÿงบ

Even our lynx are getting in the puzzle-solving spirit. You can too at Locked Zoo: Cryptic Cats | July 11 6PM-9PM ๐Ÿพ

Get your team, grab your phone, and prepare to crack the wildest codes the Zoo has to offer ๐Ÿ”

jbzoo.org/events/locked-zoo-cryptic-cats-july11/

๐Ÿšจ Update: We're OPEN! ๐ŸšจOur power is back on! Swing by today for World Ocean Day! Meet Moana, Maui, Ariel & Jack Sparrow,...
06/26/2025

๐Ÿšจ Update: We're OPEN! ๐Ÿšจ

Our power is back on! Swing by today for World Ocean Day! Meet Moana, Maui, Ariel & Jack Sparrow, enjoy animal encounters, live music, crafts & more! Wear a Hawaiian tee for $2 off at the gate. ๐ŸŒŠ

๐Ÿšจ Zoo Closure Update ๐ŸšจJohn Ball Zoo is currently closed due to a power outage caused by a fire on a city utility pole th...
06/25/2025

๐Ÿšจ Zoo Closure Update ๐Ÿšจ
John Ball Zoo is currently closed due to a power outage caused by a fire on a city utility pole that has impacted our electricity. Our team is working closely with city crews to monitor the situation.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unexpected closure. Please stay tuned for updates โ€” weโ€™ll reopen as soon as itโ€™s safe to do so.

This birdโ€™s got a beak built for impact, and a role built for connection ๐ŸŒณNorman is a rescued pileated woodpecker and a ...
06/25/2025

This birdโ€™s got a beak built for impact, and a role built for connection ๐ŸŒณ

Norman is a rescued pileated woodpecker and a unique ambassador animal here at the Zoo. His enrichment walks allow guests to learn about his species and the role woodpeckers play in our ecosystem. He recently turned 4, and weโ€™re so proud of how far heโ€™s come! ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŽ‰

06/23/2025

Pool rules: Must be majestic. Mabelle qualifies. ๐Ÿคฟ๐Ÿฏ

Amur tigers live in cold forests, but in summer they love water to beat the heat, just like us! ๐ŸงŠ

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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

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