Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in Ann Arbor
The Creature Conservancy
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Supe's Exotic Jungle
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Australian Outback Adventure
Immersive Detroit Zoo kangaroo habitat. Immersive exhibit at Detroit Zoo where visitors walk a path through a kangaroo & wallaby enclosure.
Arctic Ring of Life - Polar Bear & Sea Otter
Polar bear habitat with a viewing tunnel. One of North America's largest polar bear habitats, this site features an underwater viewing tunnel.
Ford Education Center
Modern facility with nature programs. Part of the Detroit Zoo, this contemporary nature center offers educational classes & events.
National Amphibian Conservation Center
Large amphibian conservation facility. 12,000-sq.-ft. conservation & research facility at a zoo with a pond & wetland for amphibians.
Detroit Zoological Society
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Polk Penguin Conservation Center
Zoo's contemporary penguin exhibit. Modern, iceberg-inspired building at the Detroit Zoo with 80+ penguins & underwater viewing tunnels.
Detroit Zoo
Popular zoo with acclaimed polar bears. Zoo with mini-railroad is home to global wildlife & offers buzzy polar bear exhibit & picnic area.
Indian Creek Zoo
Exotic & native animals plus camel rides. Visitors can see an array of exotic & native animals & ride camels at this seasonal habitat.
SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
Oceanic exhibits for all ages. Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Belle Isle Aquarium
Historic attraction with many gar fish. Grand, restored circa-1904 public aquarium known for its extensive collection of gar fish.
Belle Isle Nature Center
Visit this great place for kids and families!
LegaSea Aquarium & The Reptarium
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Toledo Zoo
Animal haven with concerts & events. Destination for animal exhibits, live concerts, holiday lights & other seasonal events.
Toledo Zoo Aquarium
Century-old zoo with a sealife center. Long-standing regional zoo housing 800 species of animals, plus a zip-line & modern aquarium.
Potter Park Zoo
Intimate zoo for endangered animals. Home to 350 animals, including birds, reptiles, primates & felines, as well as animal encounters.
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