You may just be surprised what you find, and that's why leaders from John Ball Zoo are inviting you to take the "City Nature Challenge." The challenge takes place from Friday, April 25 ...

April is Earth Month, and John Ball Zoo is ready to celebrate with their "Party For The Planet", the first event of the Wildlife Exploration Days series. Held once a month, Wildlife Exploration ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo has a champion. Philbert the penguin won the March of the Penguin Madness tournament hosted by Penguins International, the zoo in Grand Rapids ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Fort Wayne, Indiana, community is already falling in love with a former John Ball Zoo resident, his new zoo says. Back in November, John Ball Zoo announced Kiume ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A female snow leopard cub at the John Ball Zoo has died. The death of the 9-month-old snow leopard, Mera, was announced in a statement by the John Ball Zoo Friday.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After experiencing issues with her urinary system, a nine-month-old snow leopard at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids died. The zoo announced the news on Facebook Friday afternoon.

John Ball Zoo opened Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities. (March 21, 2025) Trump Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Jet Fighter ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Friday will mark the opening of John Ball Zoo's 134th year. Staff members were busy on Wednesday as they put the finishing touches on enclosures and continued work on the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo is ready to welcome the community to a new season beginning Friday, March 21. The 2025 season marks the Grand Rapids zoo’s 134th year of operation. It will be ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Opening day at John Ball Zoo is this week! The zoo is excited to open its gates for its 134th year just one day after the official start of spring on Friday, March 21.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A beloved local zoo is getting ready to open its doors. John Ball Zoo is opening for a new season on Friday, March 21. Now in its 134th year of operation, the zoo focuses ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kids in West Michigan have their calendars marked - John Ball Zoo opens its doors for the season on March 21. “We are truly looking forward to seeing the community return ...