The former Walker mayor and state representative takes over leadership while the board searches for a permanent replacement ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Get ready, Grand Rapids! The city is about to get wild. John Ball Zoo is opening for the 133rd season on Friday, March 22. And they have some new animals to celebrate. “We are ...

The chair of the John Ball Zoo Board of Directors will step in as interim CEO as the zoo searches for a permanent leader.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Otters at John Ball Zoo are getting a major upgrade, as a new habitat triples their space, boosts water ...

OtterPalooza has finally arrived in Grand Rapids. A new habitat featuring four North American male otters is set to open ...

The 3,200-square-foot space was debuted during a ribbon-cutting Thursday, featuring sustainable, interactive elements that ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo opened Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities. Happy families were eager to make their ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo has reported record attendance figures for the year... and it's still not finished for 2024. Zoo officials made the announcement on Friday morning. The zoo said ...

In celebration of its new otter habitat, Otterpalooza at John Ball Zoo let visitors meet and learn about the freshwater ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo’s baby pygmy hippo made his public debut Monday. Baby Hugo made his first public appearance Oct. 27 for a members-only preview event. The exclusive event ...

A new exhibit at John Ball Zoo is giving visitors a closer look at North American river otters while also spotlighting ...

WALKER, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo said Thursday that the 190 acres of land on the former Fenske Landfill in Walker no longer ...