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Hours

The John Ball Zoo is open every day except Christmas Day.
**Please note: the Admissions Gate closes thirty minutes prior to our closing time.

May 17, 2008 through September 7, 2008: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

September 8, 2008 through May 15, 2009: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Admission Rates

To confirm admission rates, call (616) 336-4300. Please read the information below carefully as our admission rates have changed.

Summer Rates: May 17, 2008 through September 7, 2008

All permanent exhibits and experience venues will be open.

 

Winter Rates: September 8, 2008 through May 15, 2009

All permanent exhibits will be open. Petting Corral open in spring - weather permitting.


Group rates

Group discount rates are available for the summer season only and must be ordered in advance. Click here for more information.

Strollers and Wheelchairs
*Strollers can be rented at the front gate admissions booth. The cost is $5 for a single stroller and $7 for a double stroller.

*Wheelchairs are available for rent free of charge on a first-come first-served basis.

Zoo Map

Click here for a printable map of the zoo.

Directions

Directions to the Zoo