GRAND RAPIDS, MI —The John Ball Zoo Board and CEO Peter D’Arienzo have “decided to part ways” following a “period of ...

Just last summer, he announced they were working to bring an aquarium into Kent County. "We have a unique opportunity to ...

The John Ball Zoo Board of Directors has decided to part ways with CEO Peter D'Arienzo. “This change will not impact Zoo ...

The John Ball Zoo is without its top leader after the Board of Directors announced Friday it and CEO Peter D'Arienzo decided ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo’s baby pygmy hippo made his public debut Monday. Baby Hugo made his first public appearance Oct. 27 for a members-only preview event. The exclusive event ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — John Ball Zoo is aglow as the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival returns for its fourth year. The festival kicks off April 8 and is set to illuminate the zoo through June 14. Ticket ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — For John Ball Zoo members, registration is now open for summer camp experiences featuring unique, educational activities for kids of all ages. “There are still a few ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Just like our human neighbors get annual checkups, our feathered neighbors do, too. The animal care team at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids spent several hours Thursday giving ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It’s a big day for animal lovers: John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids opens for the season Friday, marking its 135th year of operation. There’s plenty to see at the zoo — like ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo is mourning the passing of two animals Monday afternoon. The zoo shared two photos in a Facebook post, honoring Sammy the chimpanzee and Sunny the kelp gull.

John Ball Zoo and its CEO are "part(ing) ways," the zoo announced Friday.