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Superheroes take over John Ball Zoo this Thursday

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Superhero Day is Thursday, April 8, at the John Ball Zoo. (Supplied)

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superhero Day at John Ball Zoo! Come dressed as your favorite superhero and meet amazing superheroes in-person on Thursday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Zoo guests can meet the rotating group of superheroes including Black Panther, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Star Lord, Thor, Black Widow and more. 

Guests can also discover themed animal enrichment and signs at animal habitats showcasing animal superpowers. Plus, they can enjoy Superhero-themed concessions like Hulk Floss, Spidey Slush, and a Captain America Freezy. 

Superhero Day meet-and-greet is included in regular admission. Along with meeting superheroes, guests can also see the Zoo’s BRICKLIVE Supersized! toy brick exhibition, along with the triplet red panda cubs, and the Canada lynx kitten.

 

John Ball Zoo notes that the superhero meet-and-greet will be different this year. Instead of individual photo opportunities with each character, guests will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with a group of superheroes on the beautiful Bissell Tree House deck. For the safety of the superheroes and guests, these magical interactions will be from a safe social distance.

There are a limited number of guest tickets available for Superhero Day. The Zoo recommends reserving timed entry tickets online prior to arrival. This will ensure a guest’s entry as the Zoo cannot guarantee tickets will be available for walk-up ticket purchases. This includes the special early entry for John Ball Zoo members who can meet the superheroes an hour before the Zoo opens to everyone.

 

Spring Zoo admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children (3-12) and seniors, and children 2 and under are free.

 

John Ball Zoo notes they are following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that require masks from all guests over the age of 5, both indoors and outdoors.

John Ball Zoo is located on Fulton Ave., one mile west of downtown Grand Rapids. For more information www.jbzoo.org or (616)-336-4301. 

Snapshots: Fun things you need to know from Wyoming and Kentwood

By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org

Quote of the Day

"When the flower blossoms, the bee will come." 

                                               ~ Srikumar Rao

The Road Less Traveled

The City of Kentwood announced today that Kalamazoo Avenue from 52nd Street to 60th Street is slated to be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2 while the road receives a joint repair treatment.

 

Mind the detour. Here are the details.

 

 

 

 

Who knew horticulture could be soooo dramatic?

The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program changes lives. Committed to improving the quality of life in Michigan through horticulture-based volunteerism and beautifying communities throughout the state, the program provides instruction in basic, research-based horticulture science to motivated and active gardeners through an adult (18 years or older) educational program offered by MSU Extension. More info here.

 

Pie in the sky

Carl Sagan once said, “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.”

 

Failing that, just take this pie crust class at the KDL Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch Saturday, Aug. 4th. More info here.

 

You’re welcome.

 

And here you thought you were a superhero

We’ve been fed alternative facts: There is no such thing as multi-tasking. You’re not doing two things at once, you’re switching back and forth. And if you have three or four or five things going, your performance suffers.

 

More here.

 

 

Fun fact:

“Running amok” is a medically
recognized mental condition

Considered a culturally bound syndrome, a person “running amok” in Malaysia commits a sudden, frenzied mass attack, then begins to brood. (Source.)