John Ball Zoo reopened for its 134th season, promising a year of exciting events and new additions! (Sponsored) ...

John Ball Zoo opens Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities ...

Entering its 134th season, John Ball Zoo will open its doors today (Friday, March 21st) with new lions and more events ...

John Ball Zoo announced two new big cats are causing quite the roar ahead of the 2025 season. Last week, a lion pair from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee made the journey to Grand Rapids. Amara, a six-year ...

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 ...

Kids in West Michigan have their calendars marked - John Ball Zoo opens for the season on March 21 with new animals, events, and more!

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 ...

The John Ball Zoo family has grown as zookeepers welcomed two African lions to Grand Rapids last week. Amara, 6, and her companion Upepo, 9, were safely brought to West Michigan from Zoo Knoxville ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, 6-year-old Amara and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, were welcomed ...