GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The John Ball Zoo is getting ready for a new season. It opens its doors to the public on Friday.

Several new exhibits will be featured this year, including a snow leopard, several bald eagles and a sloth. All of the new animals may not be immediately on exhibit.

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For the rest of March and throughout April, the zoo will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, and 9:00 to 6:00 on weekends.

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the zoo. The zoo also has a redesigned website.