Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day

Name: Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day
Start: 2026-05-30T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-30T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504 | Grand Rapids, MI

Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Learn about otters and turtles and mussels, oh my! Explore Michigan’s native animals with Anna, Elsa, Tiana, and Aurora as you discover the love of nature in your own backyard.
$2 Discount if you wear Michigan Themed Merch to fit the theme
*Discount is only available when purchased at ticketing window. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
EVENT DETAILS
Chimp Feeding | 9:15AM
Character Meet & Greets | 10AM-3PM
Anna, Elsa, Tiana & Aurora *Please note, character rotations occur throughout the day; due to breaks specific character meetings are not guaranteed.
Penguin Feeding |
Story Time with Circle Theatre | 11AM
Bubble Performer by Embodied Arts |
Creature Feature | 11:30AM & 12:30PM
Pygmy Hippo Feeding | 2:30PM
Drew Alkema – Guitarist | 1PM-3PM
Launch into summer by becoming a Wildlife Explorer!
Grab a passport and discover your wild side! John Ball Zoo offers unique opportunities to uncover the mysteries of Earth’s biodiversity while making memories that last a lifetime. Unlock your curiosity at exploration stations, be captivated by jaw dropping cultural performances from musicians to aerialists, and get creative with hands-on activities and crafts.