The move comes after Abena, a female lion Kiume shared a strong bond with, died this spring. The 17-year-old lion was ...

A new parking lot on the site of the old John Ball Park has drawn controversy. But neighbors, and the zoo, said they’re ...

Kiume, an African lion who has called the Grand Rapids-based zoo home for more than a decade, will be moving to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) facility in the near future. The zoo ...

Kids will get a hands-on experience with all things STEAM this weekend at John Ball Zoo. STEAM stands for science, technology ...

John Ball was 89 years old when he passed away in February of 1884. Few people have packed more chapters into their life ...

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 ...

Honestly, Ball is a real-life version of Forrest Gump. At one point, Ball took over a dead friend’s business, traveled across ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Something spooktacular is happening at John Ball Zoo! A family-friendly tradition, “Zoo Goes Boo,” is back, offering guests of all ages the opportunity to embrace ...