GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — You’ve probably seen little bees and butterflies as you take a stroll outside. The John Ball Zoo is taking these pollinators to another level, by making them larger than life.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — At John Ball Zoo, animal specialists and rehabilitation experts at Mary Free Bed have designed a custom knee brace for a very special flamingo in need, Andes. “He has ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — In the coming weeks, John Ball Zoo will begin charging its visitors coming from outside of Kent County for parking at the zoo. Previously, parking was free for all visitors.

John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids named their new baby pygmy hippo Hugo, who is part of an endangered species with less than ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — You might spot something extra cute at John Ball Zoo soon: Snow leopard Yuki has welcomed a new cub. The baby was born Monday. “Surprise!” the zoo said in its announcement ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo’s newest addition has a name: Juniper. The zoo announced the name of its snow leopard cub in a social media post Thursday, one month after she was born.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A flamingo at the John Ball Zoo is getting some much-needed TLC after he developed a limp recently. Last winter, the zoo noticed that a 14-year-old Chilean flamingo named Andes ...

An 11-pound pygmy hippopotamus calf is the newest member of the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the facility said in a Facebook post on Thursday. The baby hippo, welcomed to the world on ...

John Ball Zoo’s adorable baby pygmy hippo has a name — Hugo. The zoo announced the name Friday, Oct. 3 in a Facebook post. Hugo was born Sept. 3, weighing 11 pounds, to his pygmy hippo parents ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo has welcomed a new member to their growing family. Wednesday, new parent Penelope, a pygmy hippo, gave birth to her first calf, according to John Ball Zoo officials ...

Mr. Monopoly joined local officials and business leaders in unveiling the official Monopoly: Grand Rapids Edition on Thursday, Oct. 9, at John Ball Zoo. Monopoly: Grand Rapids Edition replaces the ...

The John Ball Zoo (JBZ) announced on Thursday that its new snow leopard cub is a female and her name has ties to her species' native home. The fluffy fur baby's name is Juniper, paying homage to the ...