MICHIGAN ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
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Detroit Zoo – Royal Oak
Michigan’s largest and most famous zoo, home to more than 2,000 animals of 230+ species, including the award-winning Polk Penguin Conservation Center, Arctic Ring of Life, and African Grasslands. Accredited by the AZA and known for its focus on animal welfare and conservation.
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Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit
America’s oldest aquarium, opened in 1904, featuring over 1,500 fish and 32,000 gallons of water. Highlights include exhibits on the Great Lakes, rivers of the world, and rare species like white-spotted bamboo sharks.
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Belle Isle Nature Center – Detroit
A family-friendly nature center on Belle Isle with native Michigan wildlife, interactive exhibits, and educational programs managed by the Detroit Zoological Society.
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John Ball Zoo – Grand Rapids
Home to over 2,400 animals representing 220+ species. Features the Van Andel Living Shores Aquarium with a 40,000-gallon kelp forest tank, Magellanic penguins, and a wide variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles.
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SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium – Auburn Hills
The state’s largest aquarium with 150,000 gallons of water and over 2,000 animals. Notable for its underwater ocean tunnel, interactive touch pool, stingray bay, and conservation efforts for native lake sturgeon.
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Binder Park Zoo – Battle Creek
One of Michigan’s largest zoos, featuring a Wild Africa exhibit, a giraffe feeding platform, and a wide range of African, Australian, and North American species. Accredited by the AZA.
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Potter Park Zoo – Lansing
Michigan’s oldest public zoo, spanning 102 acres in Lansing. Home to over 500 animals and known for its conservation programs and family-friendly events.
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Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square – Saginaw
A seasonal zoo focusing on interactive and educational experiences for children, with a miniature train, carousel, and more than 70 animal species.
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Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park – Alto
A private zoo with over 180 species, including exotic mammals, birds, and reptiles, plus interactive feeding and safari rides.
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GarLyn Zoo Wildlife Park – Naubinway
The largest zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, featuring native and exotic animals in a wooded setting.
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DeYoung Family Zoo – Wallace
A family-run zoo in the Upper Peninsula, open May–October, with a diverse collection of native and exotic species and hands-on animal encounters.
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Wilderness Trails Zoo – Birch Run
A zoo featuring over 200 animals, including big cats, bears, reptiles, and a petting area.
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Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary – Athens
A rescue and rehabilitation facility for alligators and other reptiles, offering educational tours and hands-on experiences.
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Indian Creek Zoo – Lambertville
A family-owned zoo with over 300 animals, including camels, zebras, sloths, and kangaroos, plus interactive feeding.
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Roscommon Zoo – Roscommon
A small, family-friendly zoo featuring a variety of domestic and exotic animals, petting zoo, and educational programs.
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The Creature Conservancy – Ann Arbor
A wildlife park and education center focused on animal rescue and conservation, with unique species and interactive programs.
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Lake Erie Metropark Marshlands Museum & Nature Center – Brownstown Twp
A nature center with live animal exhibits and educational displays about the Lake Erie marsh ecosystem.
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Oswald’s Bear Ranch – Newberry
The largest bear-only ranch in the United States, providing sanctuary for rescued black bears in spacious habitats.
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Howell Nature Center: Wild Wonders Wildlife Park – Howell
A wildlife rehabilitation center with a public park featuring native Michigan animals and educational programming.
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GT Butterfly House and Bug Zoo – Williamsburg
A butterfly house and insect zoo with live butterflies, exotic insects, and interactive exhibits.
   
   
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