JOHN BALL ZOO
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- 25WILDLIFE EXPLORATION DAY | MI WILDLIFE DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 25 | 9AM - 6PM
Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Anna, Elsa and friends will be helping John Ball Zoo give Michigan’s native turtles and songbirds the recognition they deserve! Catch animal activities, interactive wildlife stations, and entertainment throughout the day.
Anna, Elsa, Cinderella, Belle & Mary Poppins
*Please note, character rotations occur throughout the day; due to breaks specific character meetings are not guaranteed.EVENT DETAILS
Chimp Feeding | 9:15AM
Character Meet & Greets | 10AM-3PM
Anna, Elsa, Cinderella, Belle & Mary Poppins
Penguin Feeding | 10:30AM
Story Time with Circle Theatre | 11AM
Bubble Performer by Embodied Arts | 11:30AM-1:30PM
Creature Feature | 11:30AM & 12:30PM
Pygmy Hippo Keeper Chat | 2PM
Penguin Feeding | 3PM
Ambassador Pavilion Program | 4PMBecome a Wildlife Explorer!
Welcome to our Wildlife Exploration Days! Once a month join John Ball Zoo for a unique opportunity to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity and learn how to take action to make a difference.When you arrive, grab your Wildlife Explorer Passport. With your passport in hand, make your way to our Exploration Stations where you can learn more about animals, engage with interactive activities, and collect a badge for your passport. Each badge collected is an opportunity to enter to win prizes! Attend all of our Wildlife Exploration Days to complete your passport.EVENT PARTNERS
Attending events at John Ball Zoo makes for an unforgettable experience where your money also supports wildlife conservation around the world and right here in West Michigan.
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