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.
Animals
John Ball Zoo is home to more than 1,800 animals. Habitats include:
- Mokomboso Valley Chimpanzee Exhibit
- North America animals including Grizzly bears, puma and bobcats
- Treasures of the Tropics – reptiles, amphibians & small primates
- Living Shores Aquarium & Penguinarium
- Red’s Hobby Farm petting coral
- Lions of Lake Manyara
- Wild Way Trail – Lemurs & howler monkeys
- Tigers of the Realm
- And much more
Adventures
The zoo also features a number of kid-friendly rides and activities:
- Funicular to the Forest Realm – a tram ride up to the second highest ridge in Grand Rapids
- Zipline – a four-story, 300-foot “fly” over the zoo (seasonal)
- Sky Trail Ropes Course – four stories tall with two climbing levels (seasonal)
- Camel Rides (seasonal)
- Feedable parakeet aviary (seasonal)
A spacious park at the entrance of the zoo is perfect for picnicking.
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Payments Accepted
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Travel time from downtown Grand Haven
40 Minutes
