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. — 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 painted turtle, who lives in one of the course’s water features, was determined to have been struck by a golf ball based on what Cape Wildlife Center described as “an unmistakable divot.” “After ...

Jacksonville University is partnering with a St. Johns County sea turtle patrol to expand its marine science work to include hands-on research documenting some of Florida’s signature protected species ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville University is launching a new program aimed at protecting sea turtles and their coastal habitats. The new JU Sea Turtle Program was announced on Monday, which is ...