john ball zoo

The John Ball Zoo has been a family staple in Grand Rapids for many years. The zoo recently had a dark day when an employee was assaulted while on the job.

Photo Gallery: From bees to butterflies, meet nature’s heroes in giant animatronic form at John Ball Zoo’s newest exhibit, now open in Grand Rapids.

A $15M donation will bring giraffes to John Ball Zoo's new exhibit, allowing visitors to feed them and other animals.

John Ball Zoo and Mary Free Bed teamed up to create a custom leg brace for Andes the flamingo, helping him heal and rejoin his flock.

Giant animatronic bees and butterflies are invading John Ball Zoo in a new exhibit that teaches guests the power of pollinators.

Explore John Ball Zoo after dark during its adult-only escape room series, with new dates and themes beginning July 11.

Pygmy hippo Penelope is pregnant at John Ball Zoo, and the baby will be one of West Michigan’s cutest attractions.

From the Amway Grand Plaza to Z’s Bar & Restaurant, here’s your ultimate A-Z tour of Grand Rapids’ best places to visit.

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.