John Ball Zoo

As one of the most attended cultural attractions in Michigan, the Zoo inspires the community to be engaged in wildlife conservation.
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// MISSION

John Ball Zoo inspires our community to be actively engaged in the conservation of wildlife and our natural environment.


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John Ball Zoo is an internationally accredited world-class zoo and a leader in animal care with the purpose of saving wildlife and wild places. As one of the most attended cultural attractions in Michigan, with over 800,000 guests expected in 2024, the Zoo inspires the community to be engaged in wildlife conservation through fun, meaningful, and inspiring educational experiences that provide one-of-a-kind, hands-on opportunities.

With hundreds of thousands of annual visitors from all 83 Michigan counties and all 50 states, John Ball Zoo delivers more than $100 million in annual net economic impact to surrounding communities each year and is a magnet for visitors from across the state and beyond.


// LEADERSHIP

Peter D’Arienzo
Chief Executive Officer

Andy McIntyre
Chief Operating Officer

Larry Jongekrijg
Chief Financial Officer

Allmon Forrester
Vice President of Facilities, Planning, and Sustainability

Amy Stockero
Senior Director of Development

Rachel Horos
Director of Strategic Impact


// UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Dino Adventures
  • Zoo Goes Boo
  • Grand Rapids Lantern Festival
  • Spring 2025
  • Daily Animal Experiences
  • Behind-the-Scenes and Guided Tour Experiences

// CONTACT INFORMATION

1300 W. Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 616-331-4306
jbzoo.org

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