John Ball Zoo is looking for seasonal workers to fill its staff ands children who want to be part of its summer camps. The summer camps begin June 16 with two- and four-day sessions going through ...

The John Ball Zoo family has grown as zookeepers welcomed two African lions to Grand Rapids last week. Amara, 6, and her ...

When John Ball Zoo opens for the season this year, it will be with a new king of the jungle. After teasing a big announcement ...

Amara, a six-year-old female lion, and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, come to Grand Rapids at the recommendation of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, ...

Home to more than 2,000 animals representing 200-plus species, the John Ball Zoo is a hit with visitors traveling with kids. Named in honor of one of the founding fathers of Grand Rapids ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo will once again be the home to a mile-long stretch of Asian lantern displays this spring with the return of the Lantern Festival. The zoo has partnered ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Hundreds of lanterns are set to once again adorn the pathways of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. Starting April 9, visitors will have the chance to enter the park at night ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — While you’re sure to have fun at John Ball Zoo no matter what, the zoo is giving you the chance to experience it in a few different ways. John Ball Zoo is looking ...