GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, ...

When John Ball Zoo opens for the season this year, it will be with a new king of the jungle. After teasing a big announcement ...

This year's festival will be held Wednesdays through Sundays starting April 9-June 15. Zoo members get early access to ...

Home to more than 2,000 animals representing 200-plus species, the John Ball Zoo is a hit with visitors traveling with kids. Named in honor of one of the founding fathers of Grand Rapids ...

Tickets go on sale for zoo members starting Friday, Feb. 28. The last two years, tickets often sold out for weekend nights.

Tickets for the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival are set to go on sale early to John Ball Zoo members on Friday, while general ...

The 2025 festival will feature a rainforest theme, with sections for mythical creatures—including a massive dragon—and more traditional Chinese lanterns.

Families can enjoy year-round zoos, botanical gardens and the reopening ... waterfalls and ice caves for exploration. While many Michigan residents are heading to warmer climes for spring break ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo will once again be the home to a mile-long stretch of Asian lantern displays this spring with the return of the Lantern Festival. The zoo has partnered ...

John Ball Zoo’s summer camps provide a unique opportunity for children to explore wildlife, learn about conservation and have fun with animals.