They may be small now, but with help from two-legged friends at John Ball Zoo and Calvin University, baby spotted turtles are ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — It has been another successful spring for John Ball Zoo’s conservation team. Zoo officials announced Wednesday that their conservation team has released 24 Eastern box ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A John Ball Zoo program is working to conserve spotted turtles in Michigan. Turtles throughout the world are facing threats like predators and dangerous road crossings, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — John Ball Zoo has partnered with Grand Valley State University and the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to help save eastern box turtles from population decreases. JBZ says the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The John Ball Zoo is releasing their eastern box turtles into the wild. Each year, the zoo's conservation team gives groups of turtles a "head start" at the zoo. Head starting is ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this month, an anonymous rescuer brought a painted turtle ...

The conservation program at John Ball Zoo is playing a large role in trying to revitalize the box turtle population that for hundreds of years has called Northern Michigan home. Unfortunately, due to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With animals awakening from winter hibernation, John Ball Zoo is asking drivers to be aware of turtles crossing the roads. Turtles will be more active in April and May, as they ...

The painted turtle was brought into the wildlife center with a puzzling injury. “After assessing the injury, we are convinced there is only one logical cause, he was struck by a golf ball!” the New ...