Title: John Ball Zoo in John Ball Park - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [John Ball Zoo Hotels](https://expedia.ca/John-Ball-Zoo-Hotels.0-l6074462-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[John Ball Zoo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-John-Ball-Zoo.d6074462.Car-Rental-Guide)[John Ball Park Vacations](https://expedia.ca/John-Ball-Park.d553248635976482305.Destination-Travel-Guides) # John Ball Zoo Tours and Activities ![Otter shaking off water after swimming at the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074462/94284331-6682-4fa4-aa14-198d264a3b04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Red Panda climbing up a catwalk in an enclosure at the zoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074462/cd3cf3d3-4e8e-4124-972e-143715553a3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The African savannah? No, the amazing Lion habitat at John Ball Park Zoo! John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park. The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and was the first zoo in Michigan to receive accreditation. -wiki #Michigan #PureMichigan #Zoo #JohnBallParkZoo #JohnBallPark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1382/5751f01f-e37d-4ad2-8ee7-24e201a2faa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit John Ball Zoo Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Gerald R. 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