The John Ball Zoo is hosting the third annual Lantern Festival starting Wednesday and running through June 15. Guests will ...

John Ball Zoo has helped conserve one of the world's most endangered animals—the Poweshiek skipperling butterfly. Now you can ...

A mix of rain and snow is projected to move through West Michigan starting Wednesday evening and continuing on through ...

Spectators’ eyes lit up, darting from one attraction to the next, on Tuesday along a pathway of glowing dragons, butterflies and flowers at John Ball Zoo. This year’s Grand Rapids Lantern Festival ...

A fluffy king penguin from the Detroit Zoo, Atticus, who made it far in March of the Penguin Madness sadly did not make it to the finals - but another Michigan competitor is still hanging on. Phil ...

The Fort Wayne, Indiana, community is already falling in love with a former John Ball Zoo resident, his new zoo says. Back ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Spring has sprung in Grand Rapids, and that means the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival is back to light up ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo took to social media Friday to announce the passing of Mera, the zoo’s 9-month-old female ...

Nearly a month ago Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark shocked the basketball world when a new photo of her hit social media.

After experiencing issues with her urinary system, a nine-month-old snow leopard at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids died. The ...

Nearly a month ago Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark shocked the basketball world when a new photo of her hit social media.

The annual Lantern Festival at John Ball Zoo kicks off on Wednesday. (April 9, 2025) Former first lady of the United States ...