Yes parking is free. They also have plenty of handicap parking as well.

Grand Rapids is a huge area and just like any area It depends on where you stay. I personally have walked around downtown Grand Rapids and stayed downtown. Some areas have higher crime then others. Near the Zoo or even public museum I would feel perfectly safe. There is always people walking around both those areas as well.

It’s a very nice zoo kind of built into the side of a big hill so there is a lot of walking I would definitely take the trolley but they definitely take care of the animals and everybody’s caring. I would definitely recommend going there it was a lot of fun

Estamos abiertos de 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Senior admission is $10 a person.

We welcome trained service animals needed for disabilities.

Yes, you can bring those items into John Ball Zoo. Hope to see you soon!

Yes, there is both bus and RV parking as well as considerable free zoo parking.

Yes, there is one location that sells beer. It's located near the tiger exhibit.

Yes, the first building when you come up the entrance hill on the right.