Major changes are coming to the John Ball Zoo including new animals, habitats and facilities. All week, the zoo will be presenting its 10-year master plan to community members at four events.
With growing yearly visitor numbers and no parking lot additions in over six decades, John Ball Zoo needed to add more parking. Where? Just south of the zoo. But for some community members ...
The 2025 festival will feature a rainforest theme, with sections for mythical creatures—including a massive dragon—and more ...
The John Ball Zoo (JBZ) is taking precautions to protect its animals against the recent bird flu outbreak. The first detected case of bird flu in a commercial flock in Michigan since May 2024 was ...
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) — Kent County commissioners on Thursday greenlit the new 10-year master plan for John Ball Zoo. The plan passed 16-3, with one person abstaining. The approved document ...
John Ball Zoo’s commitment to animal education and wildlife conservation continues beyond zoo grounds! Check out an ...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Peggy, a 55-year-old chimpanzee, died this week after John Ball Zoo staff saw a deterioration in her health, officials announced Wednesday, Jan. 29. “It is with heavy hearts ...
This matchup is an interesting one as well, because Friend was born and raised at John Ball Zoo before moving to the Jacksonville Zoo and Garden. In addition to all of West Michigan throwing their ...