John Ball Zoo
John Ball Zoo plans for growth as nonprofit
by (alexandersinn)
Submitted 12-17-2015 under NEWS
Amid years of attendance growth, John Ball Zoo is on its way to expansion under a new master plan recently approved by zoo directors. The plan will cost around $50 million over the next 25 years. The funds will go toward new changes that will affect...
New program for older zoo-goers combines activity with education
by (NGarbaty)
Submitted 09-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Adults ages 62 and up have a new opportunity to explore Grand Rapids while maintaining their body and mind. The Silver Explorer Series, created by John Ball Zoo and Priority Health, provides seniors with an inexpensive way to learn about and...A Day in the Life of a Zoo Veterinarian
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-28-2015 under
A tiger has a tooth ache, a monkey has a cough, and one of the fish isn't swimming straight! All of that and the day is just getting started. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the zoo? Get the inside scoop from Dr. Ryan...
John Ball Zoo unveils new tiger exhibit
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS
On June 14, a new tiger exhibit entitled “Crawford Tigers of the Realm” opened for public viewing at the John Ball Zoo. The zoo has been without tigers since 2009, when a female tiger was moved to Roosevelt Park Zoo following the death...
John Ball Zoo to kick off season with four days of Zoobilee
by (Whitney Pavlica)
Submitted 03-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The John Ball Zoo will be hosting Zoobilee April 7-11. Zoobilee is the zoo’s first big event for the season, since its opening for the year on March 1. The event is four days of demonstrations, crafts and activities all designed for children...
West Michigan Jazz Society carries on mission of founding leaders
by (Renato)
Submitted 11-20-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Betty Forrest had a passion for jazz, and she was married to a jazz musician. Jack Hoppus was a radio DJ with his own all-night jazz show for WLAV, and collected jazz records while opening up Jack’s Record Shop. Together, these two helped to...
Mark Kahny and The Boogie Woogie Babies perform at Jazz at the Zoo
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS
Despite the high temperatures last week Monday, a large crowd gathered at the John Ball Zoo for the weekly Jazz at the Zoo concert hosted by the West Michigan Jazz Society (WMJS). WMJS 2012 musician of the year Mark Kahny and his band performed...
Catalyst Radio: John Ball Zoo beneficiary of Monday's Hat Trick Concert
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (10:08) Every year, John Ball Zoo gives out tens of thousands of passes to elementary school youth in Kent County who qualify for federal lunch programs. They've since expanded that program to include Ottawa County schools to encourage...