It is during the cover of night that these agile climbers come to life, navigating the tree canopies with unparalleled grace. Their keen...

Green iguanas are primarily found in the lush rainforests of Central and South America, where they inhabit the canopy of trees with...

Zoology had the opportunity to share some of our amazing animals with the Grand Rapids community at Downtown Market's Slithering Sunday....

This week, Zoology had the opportunity to bring out some of our arachnids to a local school. We quickly became (in)famously known as "The...

Garter snakes, belonging to the genus Thamnophis , are a diverse group of non-venomous serpents found throughout North and Central...

Nature offers a wide variety of animal specimens. These come in all sorts of shapes, colors, behavior, and habitat. Though many are able...

As part of our care routine at Zoology, there are a number of animals that receive intermittent baths. These baths are fairly short and...

This week, Zoology is celebrating a very special birthday. Hermes, our Russian Tortoise, is turning 14! That might seem like a ripe age...

Throughout the United States there are several subspecies of rat snake. Rat snakes belong to the Colubridae family and are found in a...

2024 is right around the corner, and we at Zoology are excited to see what adventures the new year will bring. 2023 was fun, and we had...

In observance of the holidays, Zoology will be closed from December 21st - 24th . We will return to our normal hours of operation on...

Introduction: Welcome to Walker/Standale, Michigan – a vibrant area in northwest Grand Rapids offering a diverse range of activities and...

Here at Zoology, we're excited to announce the arrival of our newest ambassador animal, our yet-to-be-named yellow-headed water monitor,...

In the captivating world of animal defenses, venom, and poison stand out for their complexity and effectiveness. While often used...

Zoology is excited to announce our participation in the first ever Standale Window Decorating Contest this holiday season. We were...

Look in your backyard, and you'll likely spot animals like rabbits and squirrels. For residents of the Australian outback, a fairly...

Welcome to the latest post on Zoology's blog, where we delve into the fascinating world of one of our most unique residents: the...

Hailing originally from the Australian outback, bearded dragons have risen drastically in popularity as pets, both in the home, in...

The term 'cold-blooded' is often thrown around in tandem with reptiles. Though reptiles are ectothermic, meaning that they warm their...

Off of the Australian coast lies the New Caledonia archipelago, a group of islands known for its unique fauna. One of New Caledonia's...