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A $15M donation will bring giraffes to John Ball Zoo's new exhibit, allowing visitors to feed them and other animals.

John Ball Zoo and Mary Free Bed teamed up to create a custom leg brace for Andes the flamingo, helping him heal and rejoin his flock.

Giant animatronic bees and butterflies are invading John Ball Zoo in a new exhibit that teaches guests the power of pollinators.

Explore John Ball Zoo after dark during its adult-only escape room series, with new dates and themes beginning July 11.

Pygmy hippo Penelope is pregnant at John Ball Zoo, and the baby will be one of West Michigan’s cutest attractions.

Grand Rapids is buzzing as a young Magellanic Penguin named Phil wins Penguin International's thrilling 'March of the Penguin Madness' competition.

A farm in West Michigan is offering multiple experiences with miniature highland cows, including yoga and flower festivals.

John Ball Zoo is bringing back African lions! Meet Amara and Upepo, the newest big cats in Grand Rapids.

A popular festival is returning this year! Grand Rapids is the only place in Michigan you can see these incredible works of art.

Peggy, the 55-year-old chimpanzee that has been at John Ball Zoo since 2001, has passed away.

Want to work outside and around animals? Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo is looking to fill multiple positions for the upcoming season and holding hiring events soon!

Join the fun at John Ball Zoo and help name the adorable new snow leopard cub Mera, Deeya, or Winnie!