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1300 West Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
General Information: (616) 336-4300
Fax: (616) 336-3907

Vision Plan 2005

Zoo Admission Hours & Rates

Age Category March 1 thru May 11, 2012
September 4 thru December 2, 2012		 May 12 thru September 3
Adult (ages 14-61) $5.00 $8.50
Senior (ages 62 and older) $5.00 $7.50
Child (ages 3-13) $4.00 $6.50
Child (ages 2 and younger) Free Free

Single Stroller Rental = $5.00
Double Stroller Rental = $7.00
Wheelchairs (ID Required) = Free
Electric Cart Rental (ID Required) = $22.00

Note: Wheelchairs and Electric Carts are only
available on a first-come first-served basis,
and cannot be reserved ahead of time.

 Due to inclement weather conditions,
and the safety of our animal collection,
some of our exhibits/experiences
may not be open.		 All permanent exhibits and experience
venues will be open in Zoo and Park.

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Closed   Open
10am - 4pm		   Open
9am-4pm		   Open
9am-6pm		   Open
9am-3:30pm		   Open
9am-8pm
Note: the gate will stop admitting visitors 30 minutes prior to Zoo closing.

American Zoo and Aquarium Association Logo The John Ball Zoological Garden is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association.

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