john ball zoo

Grand Rapids is buzzing as a young Magellanic Penguin named Phil wins Penguin International's thrilling 'March of the Penguin Madness' competition.

John Ball Zoo is bringing back African lions! Meet Amara and Upepo, the newest big cats in Grand Rapids.

A popular festival is returning this year! Grand Rapids is the only place in Michigan you can see these incredible works of art.

Peggy, the 55-year-old chimpanzee that has been at John Ball Zoo since 2001, has passed away.

Want to work outside and around animals? Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo is looking to fill multiple positions for the upcoming season and holding hiring events soon!

John Ball Zoo is saying goodbye to Kiume, their African lion. Visit him one last time before he heads to a new home.

John Ball Zoo will become your whole family's ultimate Halloween destination this October. Have you heard about Zoo Goes Boo?

Join the fun at John Ball Zoo and help name the adorable new snow leopard cub Mera, Deeya, or Winnie!

Visit John Ball Zoo to catch a glimpse of the charming lynx kittens Rocky, Yukon, and Jasper before the season ends on November 24th!

Learn how driving a low-emission vehicle can get you VIP access close to the gates without any extra cost!

Popular Gowen elephant statue returns to the community with a fresh paint job at Charley's Ice Cream and Grill.

John Ball Zoo celebrates the arrival of a precious baby snow leopard cub, a beacon of hope for the conservation of this threatened species.