Animal Care Supervisor Cheryl Dykstra introduces us to some fun friends from the John Ball Zoo.

John Ball Zoo's new Funicular is the only one of it's kind in the state.  Rachael takes us on a ride before it opens.

Rachael takes a trip to an exotic and nearby location to meet some critters large and small with Reptile Rick.

Rachael dons a big ol' hat and gets in the saddle to share the experience of horseback riding at Apple Ridge Farm

Rachael catches up with the Binder Park Zoomobile, a program that brings the wild things to you.

It's the start of a new season in a ever expanding John Ball Zoo. Follow Rachael to find out what's new for 2012!

Nine feet of slithering snake, a hearty hedgehog and some lovely lizards share the studio with Rachael and Jordan

Rachael takes us behind the scenes in the winter at John Ball Zoo to see what the animals eat and who feeds them

Pet a zebra, hold a monkey and see a wildebeest up close without leaving West Michigan!  Jordan shows us where.

Head to BontebOktoberfest and have a blast at Binder Park Zoo - Terri takes us on a preview today!

Take a walk on the wild side with Rachael at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek

Gallop like a gazelle or walk like a sloth Saturday in the Cheetah Chase to raise funds for conservation efforts at Binder Park Zoo.

Mark a May date to help an organization concerned with the rescue and rehab of wildlife

He set off for adventure and a lifetime of writing at an early age and is back  home to share his journey & his success

We have a little fun up next, taking you off limits and behind-the-scenes at the John Ball Zoo in the chimp habitat.