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

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

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 also wants to replace the existing gift shop and conversation education center with bigger spaces. All of the proposed projects are estimated to cost at least $300 million, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo is ready to welcome the community to a new season beginning Friday, March 21. The 2025 season marks the Grand Rapids zoo’s 134th year of operation. It will be ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The John Ball Zoo is a great hot spot for family fun this summer! They have amazing animals and awesome adventures, truly something for everyone!

Dozens of acres in Walker could be transformed into the site of a massive aquarium. "Oh, we're so excited. It's been years in the making,” said Peter D’Arienzo, CEO of John Ball Zoo.D'Arienzo told 13 ...

John Ball Zoo is considering a contaminated former landfill site in Walker for the location of its highly anticipated aquarium.

The new snow leopard cub born at the John Ball Zoo in June has made her public debut, but she still needs a name. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Colorful lights, foods and entertainment enter John Ball Zoo Wednesday as the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival begins. On Tuesday, media invited to preview the show. It ...

John Ball Zoo is achieving these through manual irrigation on an as-needed basis using 100% native plantings. Some of the plants are growing from locally harvested seeds from Plaster Creek Stewards.

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.