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

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

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

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, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A pair of lions have made their new home at John Ball Zoo (JBZ)! The African lions, a non-breeding pair ...

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

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

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

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — While you’re sure to have fun at John Ball Zoo no matter what, the zoo is giving you the chance to experience it in a few different ways. John Ball Zoo is looking ...

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