EXPERIENCES

GUIDED TOURS

EXPERIENCES

Guided Tours

The Zoo offers a variety of unique tours to see a different side of the Zoo, whether it’s the time of day so you can catch the nocturnal animals in a different light or visit your favorite animals when you have the Zoo all to yourself. 

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EXPERIENCES

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Please direct any questions to the Education Department at 616-336-4302 or education@jbzoo.org

Guided Tours

The Zoo just for you! Start your day with a guided tour of your favorite area of the Zoo. Have the whole place to yourself while also having a Zoo Educator guide to answer all of your Zoo questions. Each tour lasts about 45 minutes long. Available tour areas can be found below:

Twilight Tours

Experience the zoo in a new 'light'. Bring your family, flashlight and a sense of adventure for this guided tour of the zoo as the sun goes down. Learn how to use your senses at night and how animals are adapted to life in the dark. The program includes an animal encounter, hands-on activities for children ages 5 years and above, and guided tour.
Twilight Tours last about 1.5 hours.

Group Tours

Teachers and Scout Leaders – groups can be scheduled for a variety of times and dates, depending upon the time of year and needs of your group.

$10/person with a 15 person minimum.

Please submit the registration form below for group tours.