Adults-only "Locked Zoo" series features two themes with puzzle-solving adventures throughout the venue on select dates in ...

What a Great Place John Ball Zoo is for Everyone! Nestled in the heart of the city, John Ball Zoo is one of Grand Rapids, MI ...

Can you escape the jungle at John Ball Zoo? The zoo is hosting three escape room experiences this year, where teams of up ...

Michigan is home to 26 zoos, all worth checking out. Here's a look at five of the most popular and well-known in the state.

The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.

John Ball Zoo has a champion. “From the first round to the final vote, Phil charmed hearts, ruffled feathers (in the best way), and waddled his way to victory with the support of fans around the ...

John Ball Zoo is expecting a new addition. Penelope, one of the zoo’s pygmy hippos, is pregnant, the zoo announced in a ...

The John Ball Zoo is officially home to the most popular penguin in the world. Phil, the 9-month-old Magellanic penguin, won first place in Penguins International's "March of the Penguin Madness ...

The John Ball Zoo sits about 2 miles west of downtown Grand Rapids. From downtown, you can hop on the No. 12 bus to reach the zoo, but the easiest way to get there is to drive.