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Adult-only nights return to John Ball Zoo on June 15

The zoo is planning to host five Roaring Nights this year, which will include animal activities, live music, specialty food and drinks.
John Ball Zoo's mission is about more than saving animals, it's about saving the environment those animals live in. (Photo: 13 ON YOUR SIDE)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo announced Wednesday the dates for their upcoming adult-only Roaring Nights for the summer season.

The zoo is planning to host five Roaring Nights this year, which will include animal activities, live music, specialty food and drinks.

Roaring Nights directly contribute to the zoo's mission of the preservation of wildlife and wild places.

The list of dates are performers are as follows:

  • Thursday, June 15: Mama's Hot Sauce
  • Thursday, June 29: Earth Radio
  • Thursday, July 13: Main Street Dueling Pianos
  • Tuesday, Aug. 8: Cabildo
  • Thursday, Aug. 24: Great Scott

All Roaring Nights events take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering animal programming from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

“We are excited to welcome guests for the latest season of Roaring Nights events, which have become a local favorite for friend groups or couples on date nights,” said Mariah Malone, events coordinator at John Ball Zoo. “We encourage everyone to come enjoy delicious local food and beverages, amazing musical performances and a chance to see our animals without children present.”

Tickets are available on their website, or at the door if the event doesn't sell out. 

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