On Saturday, Sept. 14, John Ball Zoo will release monarch butterflies into the wild so they can begin their migration journey as part of Monarch Day. Along with butterfly releases, the Zoo will provide education about the role pollinators play in our natural environment and how everyone can help monarchs and other pollinator species flourish in the wild.
Entertainment throughout the day will include musical performances, rotating character meet-and-greets, a story time event and aerial performance. More information about the event is available on John Ball Zoo’s website.
WHAT: Monarch Day butterfly releases at John Ball Zoo
WHEN: Butterfly releases will take place at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: John Ball Zoo, 1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids
RSVP: You must RSVP to attend. Please email Sydney Smith, ssmith@byrumfisk.com to do so.
