Wildlife Exploration Day l Monarch Day

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 06:00 pm UTC-04:00

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

John Ball Zoo
Publisher/HostJohn Ball Zoo
Wildlife Exploration Day l Monarch Day
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Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Fly on over to see your favorite orange butterfly with Tinker Bell, Mirabel, Iridessa, Anna & Elsa. Immerse yourself in the world of pollinators and learn your role in conservation to help them flourish, flit, and flutter for years to come.
*Please note, character rotations occur throughout the day; due to breaks specific character meetings are not guaranteed.
$2 Discount if you wear wings to fit the theme
*Discount is only available when purchased at ticketing window. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions.
Become a Wildlife Explorer!
Once a month join John Ball Zoo for a unique opportunity to celebrate Earth’s biodiversity and learn how to take action in saving wildlife and wild places!
When you arrive, grab your Wildlife Explorer Passport. With your passport in hand, make your way to our Exploration Stations where you can learn more about animals, engage with interactive activities, and collect a badge for your passport. Each badge collected is an opportunity to enter to win prizes! Attend all of our Wildlife Exploration Days to complete your passport.
Visit our website for more information: jbzoo.org/events/monarch-day/
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