10 BEST ZOOS FOR MICHIGAN FAMILIES TO VISIT

2022-06-04 02:02:41 By : Ms. Shirley Zhang

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

Tickets: $23-26 (kids under 2 are free)

Address: 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609

Tickets: $14-16 (kids 2 and under are free)

Address: 2744 Consear Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144

Saginaw Children’s Zoo (Saginaw)

Tickets: $5 (kids under 1 are free)

Address: 1730 S. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601

Tickets: $3-13 (kids under 3 are free)

Address: 301 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48912

John Ball Zoo (Grand Rapids)

Tickets: $11-14 (kids under 3 are free)

Address: 1300 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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

Tickets: $8-10 (kids under 2 are free)

Address: 6327 N M-18,  Roscommon, MI. 48653

Wilderness Trail Zoo (Birth Run)

Address: 11721 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415

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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