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

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

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!

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, ...

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 ...

John Ball Zoo features many events, including the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival, Wildlife Exploration Days, a 5K race, Summer ...

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 is considering a contaminated former landfill site in Walker for the location of its highly anticipated aquarium.

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.