We’re thrilled to announce that IllumiZoo, in partnership with John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI, is now open! This evening experience brings new life to the Zoo property every Tuesday through Sunday evening from October 10th, to November 15th!
From the John Ball Zoo website –
At John Ball Zoo a tale of illuminating connections between wildlife and wild places is ready to be told. The illuminating tale of how we are all connected to each other, to the land, the water, the air, the trees, and all animals big and small with the power to make a positive change in our world. You are invited to take a journey through IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale at John Ball Zoo.
IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale is a one-mile outdoor nighttime journey through John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This magical tale told through a display of colors and sounds will wind through the lower and upper realms of the Zoo and is the combined imaginations of Bluewater Technologies of Southfield, Michigan, and John Ball Zoo.
Guests should note that the pathway through the Zoo will be lighted with sounds and changing lights and scenery but it is not a haunted trail experience. IllumiZoo – A Glenlore Tale will take about 45-60 minutes to walk, depending on your pace.
The magical light show follows many of the same pathways that guests walk during the daytime at John Ball Zoo so it is wheelchair as well as stroller friendly. Masks are required of guests ages 5 and older who cannot maintain a 6’ distance between other guests. Also, the Zoo’s animals will not be viewable during this nighttime experience.
IllumiZoo is a partnership between John Ball Zoo of Grand Rapids, MI, and Bluewater Technologies Group, Inc. of Wixom, MI. Bluewater had just created the highly sought after summer series, Glenlore Trails. Coming off that run of show the same team turned their attention to transforming the grounds at JBZ. Over a dozen areas along a mile long path were outfit with lighting, video, audio, and scenic elements to help tell the story of the connection between wildlife and humanity.
On top of the normal run of programming special themed nights are planned throughout the course of the event! Check the schedule here for more details, and to find a link to purchase tickets!
