GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo shared on Facebook Friday that they had to make the decision to euthanize a 9-month-old snow leopard cub. The cub, named Mera, had shown signs of discomfort over a ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — John Ball Zoo’s baby pygmy hippo, Hugo, has been getting plenty of attention lately — but he’s not the only youngster at the zoo. Visitors can now meet Juniper, John Ball ...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo and MescostaSnow showers move in by late morning, lingering through the afternoon. The sno Three injured as car crashes into fire ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — You might notice a new face at John Ball Zoo soon—the zoo's snow leopard Yuki gave birth to a healthy cub this week! The zoo announced the newest member of the family on Friday ...

The John Ball Zoo (JBZ) announced on Thursday that its new snow leopard cub is a female and her name has ties to her species' native home. The fluffy fur baby's name is Juniper, paying homage to the ...

The snow leopard cub born at John Ball Zoo this summer has made her public debut. The 3-month-old Juniper can now be seen in the outdoor portion of her habitat.

Visitors can now meet Juniper, John Ball Zoo’s three-month-old snow leopard cub, the zoo announced Thursday. (Nov. 6, 2025) Scientists celebrate historic first after capturing photos of extremely rare ...