Sadly, these regal animals have suffered serious population declines across Africa due to habitat loss and poaching. They are now classified as a vulnerable species by the IUCN, with only around ...

John Ball Zoo introduces two African lions, Amara and Upepo, as part of its conservation efforts and 2025 Master Plan ...

Amara, a six-year-old female lion, and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, come to Grand Rapids at the recommendation of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A pair of lions have made their new home at John Ball Zoo (JBZ)! The African lions, a non-breeding pair ...

WanMiaoYiWang Pet Service Co. and Chinese wildlife enthusiasts call for global attention to the survival crisis of African ...

To save these iconic big cats, state and local agencies need to improve habitat connectivity. • They're more closely related to domestic cats than to African lions and tigers. • With long hind legs, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, ...