John Ball Zoo has become Michigan's 4th most attend cultural facility, welcoming more than 400,000 visitors annually to see over 250 species and 2,000+ animals. Main attractions include the new Crawford Tigers of the Realm exhibit, the adjacent Idema Forest Realm, the Lions of Lake Manyara and the Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium. There are also plenty of seasonal interactive experiences like Stingray Lagoon, a petting zoo and a zip line. Visitors can also ride the funicular up to the top of the zoo and the Bissell Tree House is available for weddings, conventions and corporate events.