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John Ball Zoo Society

Name: John Ball Zoo Society
Address: 1439 Butterworth South West, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, US

1439 Butterworth South West

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Zoological Society

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616-336-4301

The John Ball Zoological Garden is owned and operated by the County of Kent. The John Ball Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as a private support organization for the John Ball Zoo. The Zoo Society incorporated in 1950 and has been working in partnership with the Zoo since that time.

The Society operates a membership program, food services and the Gift Shop, coordinates publicity and promotions, and conducts fund-raising operations. The Zoo Society contributions include funds for promotions, events, marketing, advertising, animal purchases, a portion of the education budget, and all capital exhibit construction.

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