GET CLOSE TO ANIMALS

PLACES TO GET

CLOSE TO ANIMALS

Get wild with lions, tigers, bears and more this summer at our favorite animal spots.

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Binder Park Zoo

7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek Meet animals from around the world at this 400+ acre zoo including creatures at their expansive Wild Africa exhibit.

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

8313 Pratt Lake SE, Alto Hand feed gira es, go on a wild safari tour, and hang with the parakeets in their large aviary. Or head over to their brand new rhino habitat!

John Ball Zoo

1300 W Fulton St, Grand Rapids The ultimate zoo experience, at JBZ kids can get close to and learn about so many animals, and also participate in many hands-on expereicnes like camel riding, feeding budgies and brushing goats in the petting zoo.

Fellinlove Farm

6364 144th Ave, Holland Fall in love with ponies, rabbits, hedgehogs, pigs, goats and more at this farm. With many opportunities to interact with all kinds of animals, your kids will love to visit!

Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo

4180 West M-20, New Era Encounter camels, alpacas, miniature horses, sloths, armadillos, parakeets, wallabies and prairie dogs at this zoo.

Detroit Zoo

8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak Discover over 2,100 animals at this 125 acre barless zoo, including giant apes, majestic rhinos and an incredible aviary. Don't miss the world-renowned Polk Penguin Conservation Center or the inspiring Arctic Ring of Life. And no visit is complete without a photo op at the historic Rackham Fountain!

Deer Tracks Junction

7850 14 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs Get close to creatures like deer, goats, bunnies and pigs. Pet and feed their reindeer, elk, and yaks on the Wildlife Safari and end your visit at the ice cream shop.

Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary

1698 M-66, Athens Check out hundreds of rescued reptiles such as alligators, tortoises, lizards, and even birds and fish.

Scan code for over 25 animal farms and petting zoos in West Michigan