Daily Hours of Operation*

A Note for Your Visit:

Although many of our birds are out in their habitats please note that due to a very contagious strain of bird flu in West Michigan some of our birds may be off habitat. Our veterinary team provides the highest level of care and is monitoring cases throughout the state. They will determine which birds need to remain inside in order to protect them from the virus. Any feathered friends not out will be back when the Doctor says it’s okay.

 

Did you know that you can skip the line for tickets? Purchase your tickets online or have your membership card ready and go straight to the entrance gate!

 

*The gate stops admitting visitors 30 minutes prior to Zoo closing time. 
We recommend purchasing your tickets online prior to arrival. This will make your entry quicker and easier by not having to visit the ticket window first to purchase a ticket before entering the Zoo.

2022 Daily Admission Rates

Age	March 25 through May 6	May 7 through September 25	September 26 through November 20
Adults (ages 13-61)	$14.00	$19.00	$14.00
Seniors (ages 62 and up)	$12.00	$15.00	$12.00
Youth (ages 3-12)	$12.00	$15.00	$12.00
Children (2 and under)	Free	Free	Free
College Students (must present valid School ID)	$12.00	$15.00	$12.00
Military Discount (must have valid military ID - available to active & Veteran US Military personnel and their spouses)	$12.00	$15.00	$12.00

Various exhibits and experiences may not be open due to weather conditions.

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Group Rates

Group discount rates are available for the 2022 season. Click here for more information.

Stroller & Wheelchair Rental

Equipment	Rate
Safari Stroller (Deposit required)*	$12.00
Wagon with Canopy (Deposit required)*	$12.00
Wheelchair Rental (Deposit required)*	Free
Amigo Mobility Cart (Deposit required)*	$30.00

*Wheelchairs and Electric Carts are only available on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be reserved ahead of time.
Deposit required at time of rental and will be returned upon return of equipment.

Day and Time Selection

If you are looking for a time or day of the week with historically fewer visitors, we recommend weekdays or any day in the afternoon. 

Become a Zoo member!

You can upgrade your general admission ticket purchase to a year-long membership. Along with many great add-on benefits, a family membership pays for itself in just two visits and provides access to the Zoo for a year!

You can upgrade to a membership during your Zoo visit by stopping by our guest services building or visit our membership page to purchase one today!

Need to contact us? 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our guest services department at 616-336-4300.

Thank you for supporting John Ball Zoo. We look forward to your visit!