1300 W. Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI , 49504 Phone: 616-336-4301 Website John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.
The zoo houses a variety of animals from around the world and is a significant regional attraction. With the Zoo School and Wildlife Conservation Fund, the zoo gives something back to the community and world as a whole.
Zoo entrance cost is $12 for adults, $10 seniors, $5 for children, under 3 free..
The 3 penny machines have been converted to $1.00 per design via cash or card with preloaded zinc pennies.
Machine 9: is near Tiger Enclosure. Designs are:
1) Cheetah
2) Lion
3) Tiger,
4) Seal
Machine 10: It is in the tunnel between the Chimpanzees and Lions. Designs are:
1) Toucan,
2) Meerkat,
3) Ringtail Lemur,
4) Penguin.
Machine 11: Outside the gift shop. Designs are:
1) Bear
2) Eagle
3) Kangaroo
4) Monkey
Token Machine 1: is at the entrance to the Chimpanzees room.
There is a 'John Ball Zoo' logo on the back of each. Design is:
1) Chimpanzees,
2) Grizzly Bear,
3) Tiger,
4) Red Panda,
Token Machine 2: is in Natural Treasures Building. There is a 'John Ball Zoo' logo on the back of each. Designs are:
1) Penguin
2) River Otter
3) Snow Leopard
4) Chameleon
Token Machine 3: Located in the aquarium just as you enter. There is a 'John Ball Zoo' logo on the back of each.
1) Flamingo,
2) Camel,
3) Eagle
4) Boa Constrictor (Snake)
They also sell a John Ball Zoo Ec book for $5.00 in the gift shop. And, they also have penny bandz bracelets, key chains, and necklaces in the gift shop and throughput the zoo at the gift stands.
Retired #1: 1) Komodo Dragon, 2) Monkey Island, 3) Brown Bear,
Retired #2: 1) Lion head, 2) River Otter, 3) Penguin,
Retired #3: 1) Lemur, 2) Tiger, 3) Snake,
Retired #4: 1) Bear, 2) Flamingo, 3) Jellyfish,
Retired #5: 1) Tiger, 2) Monkey head, 3) Lion head,
Retired #6: 1) Brown Bear, 2) Penguin, 3) Lion's Head, 4) Ring Tailed Lemur.
Retired #7: 1) Monkey, 2) Rattlesnake, 3) Komodo Dragon, 4) River Otter
Retired #8: 1) Eagle, 2) Penguin, 3) Mandrill, 4) Snake
Retired 11: (2020) 1) Flamingo, 2) Camel, 3) Penguin, 4) Bald Eagle, 5) Boa Constrictor, 6) River Otter, 7) Snow Leopard, 8) Chameleon.
Other Retired A: 1) Tiger lying down, 2) Iguana, 3) Single Hump Camel.
Retired designs; 1) Tiger (H) W/ dot border, 2) (V), Camel (V), and Tiger (H) W/ chain border
6/15: 2 Pennyman machines added, machines 8 and 9, replacing machines, 6 and 7.
1/19: Machine #8 retired.
01Oct2021 - RAH - Successful mail off! Super friendly staff! ! ALSO management mentioned they got a 3rd machine, but I only sent enough coins for the 2 confirmed machines.
4/3/2023 Changed Machine information. With Token machines, the Camel and Otter were not dispensing. Everything else seemed fine, maybe a little long but not bad.
4/29/2024 The 3 penny machines have been converted to $1.00 per design via cash or card with preloaded pennies. If you use $1 bills you can pick your designs. If you pay with a card it automatically charges you $4 and you will get one of each design. This is the same for all penny machines. All work well and the penny designs are the same. MDB |
