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10 BEST ZOOS FOR MICHIGAN FAMILIES TO VISIT
Lions, tiger, bears and more! Take your littles on a wild adventure to see animals from all over the world at zoos across the state.
Detroit Zoo (Royal Oak)
Admission: $11-22 (kids under 2 are free)
Address: 8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
Attractions:Â
- Tauber Family Railroad
- Carousel
- Korman Tadpole Playventure
- Rissman Playventure
- 4D Theater
- Polk Penguin Conservatory
Tickets: $23-26 (kids under 2 are free)
Address: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
Attractions:Â
- Safari Railway
- African Carousel
- Aquatirum Adventure Trail
- Aerial Adventure Course
- ProMedica Museum of Natural History
- Aquarium
- Nature’s Neighborhood
- Behind the scene tours
- Signature animals – Elephants!
Indian Creek Zoo (Lambertville)
Tickets: $14-16 (kids 2 and under are free)
Address: 2744 Consear Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144
Attractions:
- Train Rides
- Jumbo Jumper Trampoline
- Animal Encourser
- Camel Rides
Saginaw Children’s Zoo (Saginaw)
Tickets: $5 (kids under 1 are free)
Address: 1730 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601
Attractions:Â
- Loons Baseball Diamond
- Fossil Finds
- Playground
- Wetland experience
- Carousel
- Train rides
Tickets: $3-13 (kids under 3 are free)
Address: 301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Attractions:
- Farmyard EdVEntures
- Camel Rides
- Nature Play
- Gardens
Tickets: $11-14 (kids under 3 are free)
Address: 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Attractions:
- Zipline + Ropes Course
- Funicular
- Camel Rides
- Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park (Alto)
Tickets: $10-14 (kids under 2 are free)
Address: 8313 Pratt Lake SE Alto, MI 49302
Binder Park Zoo (Battle Creek)
Tickets: $14-16 (kids under 2 are free)
Address: 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Attractions:
- Wilderness Tram
- Binda Conservation Carousel
- Z.O. & O Railroad
Tickets: $8-10 (kids under 2 are free)
Address: 6327 N M-18, Roscommon, MI. 48653
Attractions:
- Animal feeding
Wilderness Trail Zoo (Birth Run)
Tickets: $12-14
Address: 11721 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415
Attractions:
- Feed stations
- Playground
- Petting area
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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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