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This boutique Zoo packs 2,000 animals, spectacular views, hands-on animal experiences, rides, and the only funicular in the midwest into a hilly scenic 14-acres. An impressive animal collection features lions, tigers and bears along with a troop of chimpanzees, penguins, lemurs, reptiles, and more. The Zoo offers a 400-foot zipline ride and a 4-story ropes course to keep the teens and tweens interested! The Zoo is nestled in a large park with plenty of picnic areas.
We attended the lantern festival and were in AWE! What a stunning display and we had SO much fun. I've already recommended it to several friends. Read more
We went John ball park zoo lantern festival. This review is for lantern festival only. It was Memorial Day weekend so there were so many people. The display was beautiful but it was too crowded... Read more
I've been here before for normal zoo days, as well as other events but I really want to talk about their Lantern Festival! As always, there is ample parking and it's all a short walk to the... Read more
John Ball Zoo
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- Sun, Sat: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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