Latest Events
Go Wild! Celebrate Earth Day Sat, May 1, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Living History Voyager Encampment Fri, May 21, 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Living History Voyager Encampment Sat, May 22, 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Living History Voyager Encampment Sun, May 23, 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
Breakfast with the Animals Sat, Jun 12, 8:00am - 10:00am |
DEAR at the Zoo (Drop Everything and Read) Wed, Jun 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Reptile Slither Sat, Jul 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Birds, Bugs, Butterflies & Blooms Sat, Jul 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Ice Cream Zoofari Tue, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Healthy You-n-the Zoo Sat, Aug 7, 10:00am - 2:00pm |
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| Fossil FindFormerly a sandy play area, the Fossil Find was transformed in 1998 into an area where children can channel their inner paleontologist and dig for dinosaur bones and learn about the discovery of prehistoric animals, while adults are able to take a seat and rest and relax. |
Crawl SpaceThey are fascinating. They are amazing. They are gross. Which means your kids will love them. Opened in 2005, the Crawl Space features a variety of creepy, crawly creatures including: Chilean Rose and Zebra Leg Tarantulas, American and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, Honey Bees, Blue Spiny Lizards, American and Fire-belliedToads, Squirrel Tree Frogs, Red-eared Slider Turtles, rats, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, and more! | |
| Animal StarsCreated in 2005, the Animal Stars building was created so visitors could view where some of our education animals reside when they are not busy at a show. The Stars building also features three reptile exhibits displaying a Reticulated Python, Green Iguana, and Boa Constrictor. |
Wetland ExperienceThe Wetland Experience, opened in spring of 2006, is a natural wetland ecosystem with plants and fish native to Michigan wetlands. With an underwater viewing area, a crawl-through "beaver dam", and a beautiful waterfall, this is truly an up-close and personal wetland experience. | | | | |
| Butterfly EncounterThe summer of 1999 marked the grand opening of the Butterfly Encounter. Visitors of all sizes take a journey where education, people, and gardens meet to experience the wonders and nature of these delicate, fluttering creatures. |
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