john ball zoo

If we gotta wear masks, why NOT be an adorable red panda or fierce tiger AND support John Ball Zoo at the same time?

The announcement says they will remain closed until further notice.

The Zoo anticipates the switch will save over 37,000 bottles in one year alone.

For all the party animals out there who need a job.

The zoo is closing a month early this year.

This weekend there are Halloween themed events for the kids...and the adults. Also, the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ powers up for another concert, there is shopping at Shipshewana On The Road, a new exhibit opens at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, we have a Beer Festival, Tickets for New Year’s Eve, a Zombie 5K and a Marathon!

Yaki was 25.

It’s the first weekend of fall, so that means its time for a Harvest Fest and Oktoberfest! Also this weekend it is the Parade of Homes. We have “Queens of Souls” and “Sleepy Hollow The Play”. There is comedy, fundraisers, a Record and CD show, and...Dogs & Donuts!

There are several fundraising events going on this weekend...from rappelling down the side of a building to walks and block parties. You can go back in time to the 80s or 90s, We have comedy, theater, Red Panda Day, the Symphony and a festival for Vegetarianism.

This was a tough list to put together this week. We could have easily done “20 Things” this weekend! There is so much going on from the ArtPrize Project 1 kickoff, the Allegan County Fair, Runs, Walks, Comedy, Wizarding, Pow Wows and more.

Hey Harry Potter fans, John Ball Zoo is officially inviting all wizards, witches, and muggles to "Wizarding Weekends"!

Visitors and staff have been evacuated from Grand Rapids John Ball Zoo following a gas leak.