Experiences and Adventures

Your adventure at John Ball Zoo wouldn't be complete without one of these rides or encounters. All of our experiences are generally available during the summer season. However, occassionally Mother Nature requires that we close them for safety.

ZIP LINE

This four story, 300-foot, Zipline is the real thing! Riders are securely harnessed before they step off the platform and fly over the Zoo petting corral to another ridge! Children must be 43” tall and a minimum of 65 pounds to participate. They must also fit securely in the harness and meet our weight requirements. Closed toed shoes are required. For general questions and inclement weather questions call 616-647-7842.

$6 (Member - $5)

$11 (Member - $9) Combo Ticket: Zip Line and Ropes Course

Closed for the season

SKY TRAIL ROPES COURSE

Four stories tall with two climbing levels, this Ropes Adventure Course, gives you a chance to test your courage and strength, but once you get the hang of it, its downright fun! Children must be 48” tall to participate. Closed toed shoes are required. For general questions and inclement weather questions call 616-647-7842.

Also available for corporate parties or team building events (call 616-336-8951)

$6 (Member - $5)

$11 (Member - $9) Combo Ticket: Zip Line and Ropes Course

Closed for the season

SWAN BOAT RIDES

Six giant swans grace the picturesque park pond just outside the Zoo. Two adults or an adult and two children fit nicely in the boats and a paddle around the pond is more of a challenge than one might think!

$5 (Member - $4)

Closed for the season

CAMEL RIDES

Even the littlest tykes love a chance to ride the hump. Souviner photos available.

$5 (Member - $4.50)

Pictures $5

Closed for the season

STING RAY LAGOON

A 5,000 gallon outdoor touch pool that provides visitors with the opportunity to not only see, but to touch, feel and experience the Sting rays and sharks as they traverse the water. STING RAY LAGOON is the only exhibit of its kind in Michigan!

$1 (Member - $0.75)

Closed for the season

BUDGY AVIARY

Get cheek to beak in this newly expanded interactive exhibit! Located near the waterfall by the Children's Zoo, our Budgie Aviary allows you to walk through an exhibit full of colorful Budgies native to Australia. You can even purchase a feed stick and have birds feeding right out of your hand! This is one exhibit you won't want to miss!

$1 (Member $0.75)

Closed for the season

PETTING CORRAL

The Petting Corral at the newly created "Red's Hobby Farm" in LV Eberhard Adventure World is one of our most popular venues. The focus is on domestic animals complete with a traditional red barn.

Closed for the season

PYGMY GOAT CORRAL

This toddler specific experience is a great way to introduce your young ones to a safe and gentle animal experience. The baby goats love attention and we encourage the children to touch, and pet them.

Closed for the season