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Dear Valued Community Member,
As a stakeholder in John Ball Zoo, we invite you to preview the Zoo’s updated Master Plan at one of our upcoming community meetings.
The Master Plan is a guiding document outlining the Zoo’s vision for the next 10 years, with transformative projects designed to enhance offerings and meet the needs of our thriving community. It serves as a roadmap to keep John Ball Zoo as a treasured resource for West Michigan well into the future.
Guided by the Zoo’s mission – to inspire our community to actively engage in the conservation of wildlife and our natural environment – this plan will help the Zoo:
- Provide exceptional guest experiences
- Deliver excellent animal care
- Expand educational opportunities
- Strengthen John Ball Zoo as a community asset
Some of the exciting project highlights include:
 Expanding the African area, featuring giraffes.
This habitat will include feeding opportunities, educational areas, and guest amenities like restrooms and a nursing room.
 Creating one of North America’s largest indoor habitats – the South American Forest.
This multi-level habitat will showcase the rich biodiversity of South America, highlighting birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and water features. Guests can also enjoy a full-service restaurant and immersive adventure experiences.
 Developing a new central plaza with the return of sea lions to John Ball Zoo.
This habitat will include underwater viewing, a rooftop café, and behind-the-scenes tours within our world-class animal care facility.
You’re invited to join us at one of the following community meetings, where we will present the Master Plan, host a Q&A session, and showcase visual boards for a closer look at specific projects:
Community Meetings:
Tuesday, November 19
- 12:00-2:00 pm
- Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, Madison Ballroom, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Wednesday, November 20
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- North Kent County Campus, 4191 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Wednesday, November 20
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- John Ball Zoo, Savannah Ballroom, Administration Building, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Thursday, November 21
- 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Gaines Township Office, 8555 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
If you have any questions about these forums, please contact us at 616-336-4300 or info@jbzoo.org.
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