Give the Gift of a Family Membership to the Zoo this Christmas

It won't be long before we will be celebrating Christmas, so, if you are looking for a gift idea which will make it possible for you to give a gift to the ones you love which they will love, but which does not rely upon being able to find things in a store (or on-line), consider a more "non-traditional" gift such as, a family membership/pass to your local zoo.

We are blessed where I live to have an amazing local zoo - the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan. At the John Ball Zoo you will be able to see Pygmy Hippos, Red Pandas, and Tigers, visit the Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium, discover animals from Africa (including lions), South America, North America, reptiles, amphibians, wallabies, a terrific petting zoo, and so much more! Plus they have seasonal special events - such as IllumiZoo Wild Hues, and BRICKLIVE Supersized, and the opportunity for special experiences - such as the zip line, camel rides, sky trails rope course, Funicular ride, and more! There is always something fantastic to see and experience at the John Ball Zoo!

Giving the gift of a Family membership for Christmas means not only will the ones you love get to open a fantastic gift (wrap up a package or packages with photos of animals, or tiny stuffed animals) but they will also receive the even better gift of experiences and creating memories as they are able to go to the zoo for a year! This is a gift they will never forget.

John Ball Zoo offers gift memberships which include 

• Free unlimited general admission to John Ball Zoo for a year from the date of purchase
• Free or reduced admission to over 150 reciprocal zoos and aquariums across North America
• 20% discount on John Ball Zoo retail, along with food and beverage purchases 
• Discounts on special events, birthday parties, and education classes (early registration too)
• 20% minimum discount on seasonal experiences including the zip line, ropes course, camel rides, budgie feed sticks, and the Gem Company
• Invitations to exclusive members-only events

Check this link for specifics on the different membership packages available as well as a reciprocal list of participating zoos/aquariums. Give the gift of John Ball Zoo (or a zoo near you) this year for Christmas - it will absolutely bring smiles of delight to the faces of the ones you love when they open their gift - and all year long!