John Ball Zoo

 Park Reservations will be available to book online starting February 15, 2019.

Park reservations can be made for May 1^st, 2019 through October 15^th, 2019. All reservations must be made at least two weeks ahead of your desired date. 

Choose a date from the calendar above to see availability.  Once you have found an available space you would like to reserve, please click the checkbox above Book Now and click Book Now to proceed with your reservation. "Sold Out" indicates the space is already booked.  

Reservations can start as early as 9:00am but please specify the start and end time details for your event/reservation during the online reservation process.

Please note, reservations for Picnic Acre require a park event permit to be completed. If you are interested in this area, please inquire about availability at parkrentals@jbzoo.org. or call 616-336-4301 Ext 4001.

Rules and Regulations:

• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the John Ball Zoo or Park without prior approval.
• No animal rides are allowed.
• No balloons of any kind are not permitted in park or zoo.
• The sale of merchandise or operation of merchandise or food concessions must be reviewed and approved by the CEO or his/her designee. This includes dunk tanks.
• Inflatable equipment (space walks, bounce houses, slides, etc.) are not permitted withour prior approval.
• No gambling or gambling devices are allowed.
• Dogs must be on a leash at all times in the Park.
• No hunting or trapping.
• No disruptive behavior or drunkenness.
• No posting of signs unless prior approval.
• Fires are only permitted in grills for cooking.
• Parking in designated spaces only.  NO PARKING along roads or on grass.
• Renter must possess a copy of the reservation confirmation and liability insurance (if applicable) at the event for which the permit is being issued.
• All rentals are held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather.