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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, 6-year-old Amara and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, were welcomed ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, 6-year-old Amara and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, were welcomed 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, ...

Hundreds of lanterns are set to once again adorn the pathways of John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. Starting April 9, visitors ...

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 ...

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

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

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A pair of lions have made their new home at John Ball Zoo (JBZ)! The African lions, a non-breeding pair, hail from Zoo Knoxville, according to JBZ. We’re told 7-year-old ...

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 ...