Adults-only "Locked Zoo" series features two themes with puzzle-solving adventures throughout the venue on select dates in ...

What a Great Place John Ball Zoo is for Everyone! Nestled in the heart of the city, John Ball Zoo is one of Grand Rapids, MI ...

Can you escape the jungle at John Ball Zoo? The zoo is hosting three escape room experiences this year, where teams of up ...

Michigan is home to 26 zoos, all worth checking out. Here's a look at five of the most popular and well-known in the state.

The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.

John Ball Zoo is excited to showcase its newly arrived lions, Amara and Upepo, and a new warthog, Sam, to the community. You can even see the world-famous penguin, Phil, in the penguin exhibit ...

John Ball Zoo also wants to replace the existing gift shop and conversation education center with bigger spaces. All of the proposed projects are estimated to cost at least $300 million, ...

The new snow leopard cub born at the John Ball Zoo in June has made her public debut, but she still needs a name. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

John Ball Zoo CEO Peter D’Arienzo told MLive last year that the zoo would have received $2 million in revenue by the end of the first two months of the 2020 season had it not been closed.

John Ball Zoo has a champion. “From the first round to the final vote, Phil charmed hearts, ruffled feathers (in the best way), and waddled his way to victory with the support of fans around the ...