John Ball Zoological Garden
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 |
Current Zoo Admission Rates |
Due to inclement weather conditions,
and the safety of our animal collection,
some of our exhibits/experiences
may not be open. |
| Adult (ages 14-61) |
$5.00 |
| Senior (ages 62 and older) |
$5.00 |
| Child (ages 3-13) |
$4.00 |
| Child (ages 2 and younger) |
Free |
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Open 10:00am - 4:00pm |
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Note: the gate will stop admitting visitors 30 minutes prior to Zoo closing. |
Strollers & Wheelchairs |
| Single Stroller = $5.00 |
| Double Stroller = $7.00 |
| Wheelchair (ID Required) = Free |
| Electric Cart (ID Required) = $25.00 |
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| Note: Wheelchairs and Electric Carts are only available on a first-come first-served basis, and cannot be reserved ahead of time. |
The John Ball Zoological Garden is accredited by the American
Zoo and Aquarium Association.
Zoo Resources