

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission

Learn about otters and turtles and mussels, oh my! Explore Michigan’s native animals with Anna, Elsa, Tiana, and Aurora as you discover the love of nature in your own backyard. 

$2 Discount if you wear Michigan Themed Merch to fit the theme 
*Discount is only available when purchased at ticketing window. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions.   

EVENT DETAILS
Chimp Feeding | 9:15AM
Character Meet &amp; Greets | 10AM-3PM
Anna, Elsa, Tiana &amp; Aurora *Please note, character rotations occur throughout the day; due to breaks specific character meetings are not guaranteed.
Penguin Feeding | 
Story Time with Circle Theatre | 11AM
Bubble Performer by Embodied Arts | 
Creature Feature | 11:30AM &amp; 12:30PM
Pygmy Hippo Feeding | 2:30PM
Drew Alkema – Guitarist | 1PM-3PM

Launch into summer by becoming a Wildlife Explorer!  

Grab a passport and discover your wild side! John Ball Zoo offers unique opportunities to uncover the mysteries of Earth’s biodiversity while making memories that last a lifetime. Unlock your curiosity at exploration stations, be captivated by jaw dropping cultural performances from musicians to aerialists, and get creative with hands-on activities and crafts.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/wildlife-exploration-day-l-mi-wildlife-day/200029857820912
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, meetups, art, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 93

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://jbzoo.org/events/mi-wildlife-day/?occurrence=2026-05-30&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=grand+rapids-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **lat**: 42.96372
- **long**: -85.69995
- **full address**: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: John Ball Zoo (https://allevents.in/org/john-ball-zoo/6456657)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/dfc14e0a450f88c6a81aa2335c2d7ce4103f549ebf9e03bf8d0092ba86281019-rimg-w300-h300-dcffffff-gmir?v=1774423036

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** John Ball Zoo
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, performances, meetups, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Wildlife Exploration Day l MI Wildlife Day ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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