John Ball Zoo opens for the season

John Ball Zoo opens for the season

John Ball Zoo opens for the season

John Ball Zoo opens for the season

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John Ball Zoo opens for the season

The animals are out starting March 1, 2013

Updated: Friday, 01 Mar 2013, 9:27 AM EST
Published : Friday, 01 Mar 2013, 9:27 AM EST

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - The John Ball Zoo is now open for the 2013 season, but over the past few months zoo staff has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure your experience this year is even better than the last.

The zookeepers have been caring for the animals and making sure they are ready for visitors. In addition to preparing the exhibits, the zoo has also been renovating the grizzly bear exhibit and working on the new Jandernoa Children’s Tree House and Play Area.

The "Maranda Where You Live" crew stopped by the John Ball Zoo to see the preparing in action.

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