Ready for an Unforgettable Animal Experience?
So you’ve been to John Ball Zoo and cooed over all the adorable animals – and probably dreamed about being able to get up and close personal with some of them.
Now is your chance!
John Ball Zoo is giving you the chance to win a gold level family membership PLUS your choice of an animal encounter experience.
Opt for a pygmy hippo feeding, red panda training, sloth encounter or penguin encounter. Up to four people can enjoy the experience!
Note: For everyone’s safety, no physical contact with the animals will occur.
About the Experiences
- Hippo: Get an up‑close look at Jahari, one of the pygmy hippos, with the chance to help feed him! (Minimum age: 13)
- Red Panda: Participate in a red panda training session, hear stories about our red panda pair, and discover the natural history and conservation challenges facing red pandas in the wild. (Minimum age: 8)
- Sloth: Enjoy an up‑close look at Twig, the resident two‑toed sloth! (Minimum age: 13)
- Penguin: Meet the penguin keeper, hear stories about the charismatic penguins, and learn about their training and enrichment. (Minimum age: 6)
Enter to Win a Gold Family Membership + Animal Encounter at John Ball Zoo
The Prize:
Enter to win a John Ball Zoo Gold Family Membership worth $250 for two adults and up to eight children that includes unlimited visits and discounts to food, beverages, event tickets, and Zoo adventures.
PLUS win a special Animal Experience worth over $350!
Choose your adventure from these exciting experiences: a pygmy hippo feeding, red panda training, sloth encounter or penguin encounter.
This personal experience includes up to four (4) guests and gives you the chance to learn from their zookeeper in a private encounter space.
Details:
- Participants in animal encounters must meet age restrictions, which vary from aged 6 and up to age 13 and up. All children must be accompanied by adults.
- Encounters do not allow guests to touch animals
- Appropriate clothing, shoes, and in some cases, masks, are required.
Enter Here
Fill out the form below to be entered to WIN:
| FINE PRINT: This giveaway will close on June 8, 2026, at 11 PM and the winners will be notified via email. The winner will have 24 hours to respond by email accepting the prize. No purchase necessary to enter the contest. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to grkids.com and not to Facebook. Entrants will release Facebook from all liability. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Michigan. Only one entry per household or IP address. Grand Rapids Kids’ liability is limited to the value of the prize. |
Make Memories Today!
Located in Grand Rapids, John Ball Zoo is a favorite West Michigan destination known for its hands-on experiences, conservation work, and wide variety of animals.
From sloths and red pandas to hippos and bears, the zoo offers unique encounters that bring you closer to the wildlife you love.
Thank you for the opportunity.