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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

OtterPalooza is officially underway with the unveiling of the new river otter exhibit at John Ball Zoo. Now, zoo-goers can ...

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

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. (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 ...

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo announced on Friday that a baby pygmy hippo is on the way. Penelope and Jahari, the zoo's pygmy hippos, are expecting their very first calf in mid to late ...