OtterPalooza at John Ball Zoo

Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

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

Publisher/HostJohn Ball Zoo

OtterPalooza at John Ball Zoo

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Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Put your paws in the air and wave them like you just don’t care! It’s time for the new otter habitat to open at the Zoo! Romp around and catch keeper chats, learn unheard of otter-facts, and get a glimpse of unbelievable entertainment. This Palooza will have you slipping and sliding into an otterly good time!
FRIDAY, MAY 22
Steel Drum – Greg Secor | 10AM-12PM
NoBodies Band | 1:30PM-3:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Drew Alkema – Guitarist | 10AM-12PM
Spuddies | 1:30PM-3:30PM
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Drew Alkema – Guitarist | 10AM-12PM
Pangea Steel Drum Band | 1:30PM-3:30PM

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

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