The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

John Ball Zoo is expecting a new addition. Penelope, one of the zoo’s pygmy hippos, is pregnant, the zoo announced in a ...

In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.

John Ball Zoo also wants to replace the existing gift shop and conversation education center with bigger spaces. All of the proposed projects are estimated to cost at least $300 million, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The John Ball Zoo is a great hot spot for family fun this summer! They have amazing animals and awesome adventures, truly something for everyone!

Dozens of acres in Walker could be transformed into the site of a massive aquarium. "Oh, we're so excited. It's been years in the making,” said Peter D’Arienzo, CEO of John Ball Zoo.D'Arienzo told 13 ...

The new snow leopard cub born at the John Ball Zoo in June has made her public debut, but she still needs a name. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

John Ball Zoo CEO Peter D’Arienzo told MLive last year that the zoo would have received $2 million in revenue by the end of the first two months of the 2020 season had it not been closed.

The John Ball Zoo is officially home to the most popular penguin in the world. Phil, the 9-month-old Magellanic penguin, won first place in Penguins International's "March of the Penguin Madness ...

John Ball Zoo has a champion. “From the first round to the final vote, Phil charmed hearts, ruffled feathers (in the best way), and waddled his way to victory with the support of fans around the ...

In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.