John Ball Zoo

Museum

Grand Rapids , MI

John Ball Zoo offers a range of educational programs tailored for students from ages 3 through adult. These programs are specifically designed to enhance educational visits to the zoo, providing grade-specific learning experiences. The Zoo provides both in-person and distance learning opportunities led by zoo educators. These programs include live presentations, interactive tours, and the use of biological artifacts, allowing students to engage in hands-on and flexible learning experiences across core content areas and subjects like astronomy, zoology, forestry, chemistry, and physics.

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