Remember how fun it was to go to the zoo as a kid? We’d walk around and marvel at all of the animals, always making a beeline for our favorites first. The zoo also meant plenty of goodies from the snack bar. Relive some of that fun with your own kiddos on your next trip to the zoo. However, take that fun to the next level with an epic ride on this zipline in Michigan.

John Ball Zoo, in Grand Rapids, provides the perfect backdrop for a day out with the whole family. Stroll through the 140-acre zoo, home to more than 2,000 animals, including…

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Bald eagles, red pandas, primates, dart frogs, and more. When you’re ready for a hearty dose of heart-stopping action, make your way to the zipline, tucked in the North West Region.

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Before you buckle in to the zipline, ensure all kiddos who want to fly are at least 65 pounds and 48 inches tall. The zipline also requires that all guests wear “closed back shoes” and shorts or pants.

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Flip flops, dresses, and skirts are prohibited. You’ll also have to take everything out of your pockets, and leave your smartphone on the ground.

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Ready? The zipline will take you four stories above the zoo, providing sweeping views of the red pandas.

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Soak up every moment of your adventure then, if you like playing among the trees, head over to the ropes course.

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The ropes course will keep you four stories above the zoo as you work your way through 15 different obstacles.

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Zoo members will pay $9 for the zipline and $14.40 for the zipline and the ropes course. If you’re not a member, you’ll pay $10 for the zipline and $14.40 for the combo. Zipline prices are for one ride.

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John Ball Zoo (and the zipline!) will open for the season on April 3, 2020. Go here for a calendar of zoo days and hours.

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Click here for the official website of John Ball Zoo. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you ever been on this zipline in Michigan? Would you do it again? Join the conversation in the comments! If you love action-packed thrills, you’ll definitely want to buckle into the zipline at Camp Dearhorn, the longest zipline in Michigan.

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Address: John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA