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Waterproof fur + webbed feet = natural swimmer 🐚 From oceans to lakes to rivers, we're exploring and celebrating all aquatic life for World Ocean Day on Thursday, June 26th! 🐟 🌊

Happy Fathers Day to the dads holding it down—especially those outnumbered 3-to-1 (looking at you, Thor 🐾). Yes, that’s Becca in the pic—we gave Dad Mother’s Day by mistake, so Mom’s stealing the spotlight today. Team effort, right? 😅 📸: Zookeeper Amanda

Sammy’s 47 and still got style — just a chimp, a stick, and big birthday vibes. 🎉 As our chimps age, so does their care. Sammy gets a special diet, joint meds, and habitat upgrades for his arthritis—because aging should come with comfort and choice. 💛🐵

Happy Vet Appreciation Day 🌟 Behind every healthy paw, feather, or fin is a dedicated vet making it possible. At JBZ, that's the wonderful Dr. Ryan and the veterinarian team. Thank you for your tireless care, compassion, and commitment to wildlife today and every day!🩺🦁

Coming soon… one very big baby! 🍼 Can you guess who’s expecting? 💕 Tune in Thursday, July 3rd, to find out!

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣! 🌟Skip the construction on Fulton and enter the Zoo from our brand-new Butterworth Ave. entrance—right across from the Coca-Cola plant. 🐾

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If you guessed pygmy hippo, you were right! 🦛💕 We’re thrilled to announce that Penelope is expecting her first calf—the very first for both her and Jahari! This is an exciting milestone for both Penelope and the conservation of this incredible species.

These feet pics are 100% free 😉 Whose feet are your fave?🦶

Wellness routine: ice bath & cuddles 🛁 Did you know? Lynx siblings often stay close as they grow, spending their time play-fighting and snoozing in cozy piles, nature’s version of cuddling!

You’re more likely to walk past one than hear its rattle 🐍 Michigan’s only venomous snake, the shy, elusive Eastern Massasauga, is disappearing. We’ve teamed up with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other zoos to track 400+ snakes and help protect this vital species.

Our team wears their love for animals and nature on their sleeves, literally. 🌿🐍✒️ We’re celebrating the meaningful ink our staff proudly sports. Each tattoo is a tribute to their passion for wildlife and the deep bonds they’ve formed with the animals in their care.

A Flamboyance of Care: How a Flamingo Named Andes Became Grand Rapids’ Most Unexpected Rehab Story You can read more about Andes’s 🦩 story here: maryfreebed.com/a-flamboyance-… John Ball Zoo

This National Zookeeper Week, we’re celebrating the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work of our animal care team! 🐾 We’re grateful for all of our amazing keepers, like Hannah, who make John Ball Zoo so special. 🧡

We’re proud to help protect some of the Great Lakes’ rarest butterflies 🦋 From habitat restoration to vital research, we’re working with partners to save these delicate pollinators. 🌼 Learn more: greatlakesnow.org/2025/07/john-b…

Meet Ian, one of our incredible herp keepers! 🐢 He’s built a strong bond with Monster, our bold Grand Cayman iguana. 🦎 Ian’s work highlights the creativity and care it takes to protect reptiles and amphibians.

We recently heard from some very special guests who shared their thoughts on giraffes joining John Ball Zoo, and we couldn’t agree more. 🦒

Meet Daisy & Dinari Daisy’s our camera-shy queen with a pink nose—spot a phone and she’s gone. 👑📵 Dinari’s the DD: designated digger. She’s got speed, style, and skills that rival even the porcupines! 🦔💨 📸: Zoo Educator Enya

Training a tiger isn't about control, it's about communication 💭 On International Tiger Day, we celebrate conservation and compassionate care. 🌍

Surprise! Some tiny toe beans have entered the chat.🐾 Snow leopard Yuki gave birth to a cub on July 28! 💙 Both are doing great, cuddled up in their cozy den. We’ll share more adorable updates soon! A big win for the Snow Leopard SSP and this vulnerable species!