HippoPalooza
SATURDAY, JULY 8 | 9AM - 6PM
SUNDAY, JULY 9 | 9AM - 6PM
PRESENTED BY
Members | Free
Non-Members | General Admission
Let the festivities begin! John Ball Zoo is celebrating the opening of our state-of-the-art Pygmy Hippo exhibit. Join us while we celebrate our new pygmy hippos Jahari and Penelope! Enjoy live music, animal activities, and more for that festival feel.
EVENT DETAILS
JULY 8
Live entertainment featuring Pangea Steeldrum Band | 9AM – 10:30AM
Hippo Keeper Chat | 11AM
Story Time with Circle Theatre | 11AM
Live entertainment featuring Simply in Time | 12PM-2:00PM
Live entertainment featuring John Sanger | 3:30PM-5:30PM
Animal programs throughout the day
Food, snacks, alcoholic drinks, & non-alcoholic drinks available
Free Parking
JULY 9
Live entertainment featuring Pangea Steeldrum Band | 9AM – 10:30AM
Hippo Keeper Chat | 11AM
Story Time with Circle Theatre | 11AM
Live entertainment featuring Mama’s Hot Sauce | 12PM-2:00PM
West Michigan Jewels of Africa
Live entertainment featuring NoBodies | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Animal programs throughout the day
Food, snacks, alcoholic drinks, & non-alcoholic drinks available
Free Parking
Attending events at John Ball Zoo makes for an unforgettable experience where your money also supports wildlife conservation around the world and right here in West Michigan.
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