Tag: John Ball Zoo
You Need to Have a Penguin Encounter!
Some might argue that the “hottest” zoo animal right now is the sloth. Sloths seem to be all the rage, and we too jumped in on this trend by having…
Fall Zoo Events
The Fall is the BEST time of the year to visit the zoo! Well, that’s our opinion anyway. We take a trip every year on Columbus Day weekend to travel…
Seasonal Zoos Opening This Week!
Many zoos in the Midwest are not able to stay open year ’round. That makes Spring a very exciting time as visitors once again get the chance to interact with…
Midwestern Zoo Encounters
One of the things we hear repeatedly from people when we tell them how many zoos we visit is the perception that “all zoos are the same” and “aren’t the…
For the Birds…
February is National Bird Feeding Month. Feeding the birds has become a staple for us when we go to the zoo. Some people might not like the idea of birds…
Zoo vs Zoo: Western Michigan
Unknowingly we’ve typecasted Michigan into having beautiful Fall zoos. We’ve visited both the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids and the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek in the fall,…
How Zoos Prepare for Harsh Weather
Temperatures across the country have plummeted this week, with wind chill temperatures reaching as low as -48 degrees. Schools, offices, and many events are being canceled in order to keep…
Top 5 Penguin Exhibits
Penguin Awareness Day is Sunday, January 20. As a way of celebrating, we’ve taken a look back at our travels to determine the top 5 penguin exhibits. This category is…
Retweetable Tweeters
People use social media for numerous reasons. For some it’s find out more information. Others use it as a way to connect with friends and family. And others…they just use…