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

A Grand Rapids man has been found guilty of manslaughter for a deadly stabbing on the city’s Southeast side that investigators say stemmed from a domestic dispute.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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