Grand Rapids - John Ball Zoo

John Ball Zoo adventure zoo featuring a 300-foot, 4-story Zipline and a 2-story ropes course with seven different climbing elements on each level. Among the many up-close-and-personal animal experiences are: Stingray Lagoon - touchable Cownose rays, sharks & horseshoe crabs, Far Side of the World Trail - with a walk-thru wallaby area, a walk thru Budgie Aviary containing over 300 colorful parakeets that can be fed by hand. John Ball Zoo houses over 2,000 animals including grizzly bear, a troop of 5 chimpanzees and a brand new lion exhibit.