John Ball Zoo introduces two African lions, Amara and Upepo, as part of its conservation efforts and 2025 Master Plan ...

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

Amara, 6, and her companion Upepo, 9, were safely brought to West Michigan from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee at the ...

https://www.wlns.com/capital-rundown/annual-michigan-legislative-polar-plunge/ Adriana Doria stops by the Live Desk to ...

After teasing a big announcement, the zoo on Thursday announced it had brought in two new lions: A 6-year-old female named Amara and a 9-year-old male name Upepo. The two, who are not a breeding pair, ...

Animal Farms & Petting Zoos Kids Love If you’ve got an animal lover at home, their favorite things to do in Grand Rapids are ...

Coach Bill Core expected a very even matchup between his Lakers and Sparta in their Division 2 regional semifinal game Tuesday night.

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

Historian Steve VanderVeen returns to The Sentinel for a three-part series about Eighth Street landmark The Warm Friend.

The game is set for Tuesday night. (Feb. 25, 2025) ...

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 ...