John Ball Zoo

The federally threatened eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake species. The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is working to preserve the species with field monitoring and captive breeding. Michigan has the most eastern massasaugas out of all the states where they're found.

Wayne County declares an emergency at the county juvenile detention center. A zoo in Grand Rapids looks to help repopulate a midwest butterfly. Finally, learning about Ann Arbor’s hopes to move to municipal power.

The Michigan Legislature is considering a bill that would allow both zoos and other facilities to breed large carnivores, such as lions, tigers, and…

The Michigan Legislature is considering bills that would allow both zoos and other facilities to breed large animals, like bears, tigers, or lions.But the…