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Winter Journal is Back!

Check out what is happening behind-the-scenes @ John Ball Zoo.

This edition:


Construction Update - 1/25/12

Animal Adventures: Surviving in the Wild

Collaboration between Meijer Gardens and John Ball Zoo

Dates: Mondays, January 30 and February 6, 2012
Time: 6:00–7:30 pm
(Ages 3 and up)

Location: Frederik Meijer Gardens

Learn more or register here

 

WE’RE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON….but don’t forget us! We will be reopening on March 1, 2012!

Stay in touch with us on FACEBOOK at John Ball Zoo SOCIETY, or sign up for our E-Newsletter here on our home page!

Our office is open Monday through Friday, 9-4pm. It can be found in the lower level of the park administration building just outside the Zoo gate. Or call (616)336-4300.

YOU CAN STILL GET UNIQUE ANIMAL GIFTS:

Zoo Society MEMBERSHIPS – Good for free admission to the Zoo for a year!
FOOTSTEPS animal adoption! Lots of animals to choose from!
Or… check out our all new BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES.
Call: (616)336-3907, or stop in the office.

JOHN BALL PARK RESERVATIONS start January 1, 2012

Now taking reservations for the BISSELL TREE HOUSE – Call 616-260-9221.

 

Media Featuring John Ball Zoo

Winter Journal 2011 Archive
"Walk Through Wednesdays", winter '09-'10 video clips.
"Lion enrichment", 2009 Zoo Goes Boo.
"An Inside Look at John Ball Zoo" with Brenda Stringer, Executive Director, John Ball Zoo Society.
Video tour of John Ball Zoo, featuring then Zoo Director Bert Vescolani and produced by Grand Rapids Press.
Chimp Clip, produced by Grand Rapids Community Media Center.
Black footed kittens - small but mighty.
Flickr has a John Ball Zoo Group Pool. Enjoy photos of other visitors.