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John Ball Zoo Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving
Wildlife and Wild Places🐾🌳
(22103)

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.

Happy World Chimpanzee Day 💫Meet our incredible troop. Today and every day, we're happy to celebrate Zuhura, Kiambi, Sus...
14/07/2025

Happy World Chimpanzee Day 💫

Meet our incredible troop. Today and every day, we're happy to celebrate Zuhura, Kiambi, Susie, Sanga, Donnie, and Sammy!🧡

12/07/2025

Wellness routine: ice bath & cuddles 🛁

Did you know? Lynx siblings often stay close as they grow, spending their time play-fighting and snoozing in cozy piles, nature’s version of cuddling!

It's almost time for Jasper, Rocky, and Yukon to start their next journey together, so be sure to visit them soon! 🗺️

📸: Zookeeper Amanda

These feet pics are 100% free 😉Whose feet are your fave?🦶
11/07/2025

These feet pics are 100% free 😉

Whose feet are your fave?🦶

When life’s this chill, you don’t even need pockets ⛱️Good news! You can now support John Ball Zoo with just your phone ...
09/07/2025

When life’s this chill, you don’t even need pockets ⛱️

Good news! You can now support John Ball Zoo with just your phone using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal!
That means supporting wildlife is just a tap away — no wallet needed! 📲

jbzoo.org/donate/

04/07/2025

This is your sign to dive into the weekend like these pool partyers🦩🍉

If you guessed pygmy hippo, you were right! 🦛💕We’re thrilled to announce that Penelope is expecting her first calf—the v...
03/07/2025

If you guessed pygmy hippo, you were right! 🦛💕

We’re thrilled to announce that Penelope is expecting her first calf—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 need—it’s the perfect time to visit Penelope and her perfectly round belly.

02/07/2025

It’s CORN… and World Porcupine Day! 🌽 Poppy’s celebrating in the cutest, crunchiest way.

📸: Zoo Educator Enya

Working hard before the long weekend like... 🧑‍💻🥱
02/07/2025

Working hard before the long weekend like... 🧑‍💻🥱

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣!✨Skip the construction on Fulton and enter the Zoo from our brand-new Butterworth St. entra...
01/07/2025

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣!✨Skip the construction on Fulton and enter the Zoo from our brand-new Butterworth St. entrance—right across from the Coca-Cola plant. 🐾

30/06/2025

Coming soon… one very big baby! 🍼 Can you guess who’s expecting? 💕

Tune in Thursday, July 3rd, to find out! 😁

27/06/2025

Step 1: Get the box. Step 2: Think outside the box 🧺

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

Get your team, grab your phone, and prepare to crack the wildest codes the Zoo has to offer 🔍

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

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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