GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A former seasonal employee at the John Ball Zoo pleaded to multiple charges Tuesday following accusations that he was taking photos up guests' skirts at the zoo ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo has a champion. Philbert the penguin won the March of the Penguin Madness tournament hosted by Penguins International, the zoo in Grand Rapids ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Fort Wayne, Indiana, community is already falling in love with a former John Ball Zoo resident, his new zoo says. Back in November, John Ball Zoo announced Kiume ...

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, MI - John Ball Zoo is ready to welcome the community to a new season beginning Friday, March 21. The 2025 season marks the Grand Rapids zoo’s 134th year of operation. It will be ...

John Ball Zoo opened Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities. (March 21, 2025) ...

John Ball Zoo is hosting their first Wild Strides 5K. On April 22, participants will meander through the Zoo grounds, past the Lantern Festival and along nearby trails. The event kicks off with a ...

Phil the penguin, from John Ball Zoo, was declared the winner of Penguins International’s “March of the Penguin Madness” tournament on Friday, April 18. Winning hearts worldwide, Phil ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After experiencing issues with her urinary system, a nine-month-old snow leopard at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids died. The zoo announced the news on Facebook Friday afternoon.