John Ball Zoo

IllumiZoo - A Glenlore Tale also has great Group Experiences - details here! 
 

At John Ball Zoo a tale of illuminating connections between wildlife and wild places is ready to be told. The illuminating tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world. You are invited to take a journey through IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale at John Ball Zoo.

IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale is a one-mile outdoor nighttime journey through John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This magical tale told through a display of colors and sounds will wind through the lower and upper realms of the Zoo and is the combined imaginations of Bluewater Technologies of Southfield, Michigan, and John Ball Zoo.

Guests should note that the pathway through the Zoo will be lighted with sounds and changing lights and scenery but it is not a haunted trail experience. IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale will take about 45-60 minutes to walk, depending on your pace.

The magical light show follows many of the same pathways that guests walk during the daytime at John Ball Zoo so it is wheelchair as well as stroller friendly. Masks are required of guests ages 5 and older who cannot maintain a 6’ distance between other guests. Also, the Zoo's animals will not be viewable during this nighttime experience.  

THEMED NIGHTS 
Electronic Dance Music Night - Thursday, October 29 - 9p to Midnight

Electronic Dance Music has come to IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale! Experience the solid beats of the music as you dance your way through the illuminating journey as it tells the tale of our connection between wildlife and wild places. The illuminating tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world. 

Discover vibrant lighted creatures that come alive at night to help tell the tale and experience a magical show of lights and sounds that are sure to captivate your imagination with EDM as your guide. Don’t forget to get your lighted squid hats, and other lighted fun, including cotton candy and beverages, along with adult-only drinks, to make your EDM experience unique!

Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Music Night - Thursday, November 5 - 9p to Midnight

Experience a musical transformation of IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale told through the music of Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon! The classic album will bring a heightened experience to the tale of illuminating connections between wildlife and wild places. The tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world. 

Tropical Calypso Music Night - Thursday, November 12 - 9p to Midnight

Caribbean island-inspired music of Calypso with its highly rhythmic and harmonic vocals will get your body groovin’ for this special evening of IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale! A tale of illuminating connections between wildlife and wild places is ready to be told through the tropical sounds of Calypso music. The illuminating tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world.

Enjoy a wide array of music from Rodrigo y Gabriella to Bob Marley and the Wailers. You will make your way through the illuminated journey to the blissful rhythm of the steel pan drums swirling among marimbas and horns, while shakers complement the upbeat percussion and brassy tambourine. 

Symphony Mystique Music Night - Sunday, November 15 - 6p to 11p

A uniquely, immersive musical event is planned for the final evening of IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale!

From Gershwin to Tchiakovsky, Vivaldi and Beethoven, revel in Symphony Mystique where a tale of illuminating connections between wildlife and wild places is ready to be told. The illuminating tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world.

Join us for a captivating selection of symphony music that will lead you through this magical tale told through a display of colors and lights through the lower and upper realms of John Ball Zoo! You don’t want to miss this special opportunity to experience IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale on its last day for the 2020 season so get your tickets today!

Reserve your tickets for the theme music nights or any IllumiZoo night here!