GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Fort Wayne, Indiana, community is already falling in love with a former John Ball Zoo resident, his new zoo says. Back in November, John Ball Zoo announced Kiume ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo opened Friday, marking the public debut of some new furry residents and the start of a season full of activities. Happy families were eager to make ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A beloved local zoo is getting ready to open its doors. John Ball Zoo is opening for a new season on Friday, March 21. Now in its 134th year of operation, the zoo focuses ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo is ready to welcome the community to a new season beginning Friday, March 21. The 2025 season marks the Grand Rapids zoo’s 134th year of operation. It will be ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Opening day at John Ball Zoo is this week! The zoo is excited to open its gates for its 134th year just one day after the official start of spring on Friday, March 21.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Kids in West Michigan have their calendars marked - John Ball Zoo opens its doors for the season on March 21. “We are truly looking forward to seeing the community return ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — For a second year in a row, John Ball Zoo has a penguin competing in a nationwide tournament. March of the Penguins Madness, hosted by Penguins International ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Friday will mark the opening of John Ball Zoo's 134th year. Staff members were busy on Wednesday as they put the finishing touches on enclosures and continued work on the ...

Dean Holzwarth and Andy McDonald join Phil Pinarski on the News 8 Live Desk to recap the basketball seasons of Michigan and Michigan State as well as looking ahead to the home openers for the ...

A man has been fined £1,000 and could face jail time after refusing a summons to serve as a juror due to his beliefs as a self-described "right wing anarchist". Jonathan Ball from Southport tried ...

A man has refused to attend court for jury service because he is a "right-wing anarchist". Jonathan Ball, from Southport, was summonsed to serve as a juror at Liverpool Crown Court, but could now ...

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 ...