My friend was in town so we decided to take the kids for a day trip here! We purchased the…read moredrivethru and hands on combo ticket. The kids had an absolute blast. You definitely need to go to both. At the hands on park there were baby goats roaming, little pigs roaming, you can get up close and personal with llamas, and so much more. My kids especially loved holding the little bunnies! You can't pick them up yourself but an employee will place them on your lap for you. I highly recommend buying the stuff to feed the animals. You can get pellets, carrots, apples, and little sticks with birdseed on them for the bird enclosure. Watch for signs because some animals can't have the pellets and some can't have anything at all. There are also a bunch of play structures for the kids to play! Twice a day they have bottle feedings and you can call ahead to book or book when you get there! You can't have outside food and the website says they sell food but it's just snacks, ice cream, and other similar treats. We did not know and hadn't eaten so we were so hungry! My son wanted to eat the carrots for the animals The drivethru was also great. You have to have the windows rolled up and the door locked while you drive through the Bear portion. There was a Bear that did a somersault right in front of the car! It was so cute! You can buy a bucket of pellets to feed most of the animals in the drive-thru too! Be careful though! There was a camel that ripped the bucket right from my hand! He was too strong for me If you have leftover pellets from the walk-through portion, ask the person at the gate of the drivethru for an empty bucket and you can dump them inside to feed the drivethru animals!

Had a wonderful day at this fantastic attraction today with my wife and our two granddaughters…read more There were plenty of things to see and do and the girls were fully entertained the whole time. Everyone was so accommodating and the park is so clean. We did the combo pass and thoroughly enjoyed the hands on park and the drive through Safari. we highly recommend the park to any one thinking of visiting, and we can't wait for our next visit.

great family place. it is very obvious that the animals are thriving. the grounds are so beautiful…read moreand the flowers are spectacular.

What an absolute hidden gem of an animal park! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by…read morehow unbelievably clean and well kept everything was. It also wasn't crowded at all, which made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable instead of rushed. One of the best parts was the animal feeding experiences throughout the park. Getting to feed a giraffe was something we'll never forget and Leroy the giraffe completely stole the show He was easily one of the coolest experiences we've ever had and definitely where some core family memories were made. The exhibits were thoughtfully done too. The animals seemed to have plenty of space while still allowing guests to get close enough to really enjoy and appreciate them. Every staff member we encountered was kind, helpful, and added to the positive experience. This place deserves way more attention. Such a fun, memorable day for our family!

Not a huge place, but they fit a lot in. I came during their Christmas setup. The main building has…read morea cafe, a candy making station, they have a santa set-up, and some general merchandise. Outside there were 2 food vendors plus a popcorn vendor. There was a gift store with lots of knick knacks, plus a sloth experience. Outside there is a play area. Then you get to the main attraction. There's a fenced in area with everything from baby reindeer to adult reindeer and a couple of llamas thrown in. They sell reindeer feed in small cups for a dollar. You hold it in your open hand and they'll eat it out of your hand and you can pet them at the same time. In another fenced area is the Highland cows, which you can't touch or feed. There was also a couple of Guinea fowl, an odd, but cool looking bird. There are also a couple of photo op areas. All of the animals were great to see and some are animals you don't see much of. I did do the Sloth experience ($33) for a 5 minute visit with up to 4 people. There are 2 sloths a male and a female. The keeper will tell you all about them and let you pet them, very cool. They were very neat to see up close and to be able to pet. In some ways they are cat-like. Their claws are impressive. Definitely worth the cost of admission. There is also a train you can ride for $10 a person. Also the general admission is $20 for adults. The service was very friendly and helpful. The person doing the sloth visit really seems to care for them and enjoy her job. Overall a 5 star review. Definitely worth a visit as a one and done. If you have small kids they might enjoy it yearly. Would I return? If someone else wanted to go then yes. Otherwise it's been there done that. Highly recommend for the 1 and done though. Didn't try any of the food, so no opinion on that.

Granddaughters loved this so cold but they loved everything. Sloth meet and greet was all booked…read morebut you could still see it through the windows. They wrote letters to Santa.

Had a great visit at the elk farm. Family friendly. Nice tractor wagon ride. Tractor rides run…read moreabout every hour. Fun feeding the elk. Great value. Friendly staff- Knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I've visited before and can't wait to visit again.

Great time. Very nice staff. Wife had a great time feeding the elk. Would definitely recommend…read moregiving it a shot. Nice surprise

I literally can't rave enough about this incredible farm! We spent 6 hours here today with our 8 &…read more6 year old and they still weren't ready to leave. The farm is absolutely meticulously maintained. I notice those little details and clearly, they take them serious. It's clean, beautiful, and so thoughtfully laid out with conveniently placed bathrooms and food options. It's clear serious thought has been put into activities and infrastructure at this farm. There is SO MUCH for all ages to do! Again, our kids would've stayed to play for several more hours if we had let them. The food options were delicious! Don't miss their lemonade and carne asada tacos! We also loved their home-cooked kettle chips! The coffee was so good my husband went back for a second one before we le What an absolute gem for this area to have! Highly recommend spending a day at this incredible farm while you're in the area!

Traveling between Ludington and Muskegon we decided to stop and check out the baked goods. We…read morebought 4 different donuts. All 4 were meh. I had a maple bacon frosted donut. Couldn't taste the maple or the bacon. Hubs had a filled croissant that he said was better than the frosted donut he had. Very sweet and I'm not much of a sweet eater so.... We also bought 2 loaves of bread. The Everything bread we toasted this morning and it was excellent. Great flavor to the bread, a dense bread with good crumb, with a heavy "everything" exterior seasoning that was wonderful! The second loaf is a Jalapeno cheddar. It has a white flour bread base so a lighter density and negligible crumb. The jalapeño and cheddar were barely there. Just on the exterior of the loaf. Still made decent toast.

Loved this spot! It's a classic Michigan blueberry farm but what sets it above some U-Pick spots to…read moreme is how easy and close everything is. Right when you park, you'll see a large area to buy goodies (pies, cookies, produce), you'll see animals to pet, and then blueberries to pick. We went in late July and the berries were abundant (and delicious). We definitely tried our way through some favorites and then picked entirely too many. We ended up eating most and adding tons to blueberry pancakes over our vacation weekend in South Haven. Can't remember the exact prices but cheaper than I've paid for berries all summer, I know that much. And we ALWAYS have blueberries in the house. Also loved the super sweet blueberry lemon sugar cookie that they had in their shop, and felt welcome by the friendly staff. Lastly, speaking to how close everything is both on the farm and off; this is quite close to downtown South Haven when driving, but still feels way out in the country. It's a perfect combo, IMO, and we'd come back again and again if we lived near here.

We have been coming to bumbleberry acres for 3 years now. We love picking blueberries, playing at…read morethe park and finishing the day with a ride on the tractor barrel ride. When we arrived today we were pretty bummed that bumbleberry changed how they run the farm. We used to be able to give everyone a bucket and then the blueberries would be weighed and we would take them home. Now, be prepared to pay 12 dollars a bucket(you get to keep it). It's not the same experience when you are walking to the fields and the entire family needs to share a single bucket. We also adored the low key barrel ride. I believe it was about 5 dollars a ticket in the past. Now, you must pay 12 dollars per child plus 5 dollars per adult to watch your child play and go on a barrel ride. The petting zoo, bumbleberry chair, tire castle, everything is gated off. We passed and noticed most families did the same. This would have cost our crew 45 dollars for one ride (two toddlers, 4 adults). What was once a quaint family farm now feels off. We will be picking somewhere else next year.

Such a cute place to get a tree a the train ride to Santa's cabin is amazing. Such a great time…read morewith the family

This was our first year for the Santa Experience. We took our four kids, 6yrs-8yrs at 7pm on…read moreWednesday. What an amazing experience. It was so pretty, all lit up. The staff was beyond friendly and gave very clear instructions. The trains were running about 20 minutes behind but the kids were running around, petting animals, playing on the playground. A lot of things to see even in the dark. The train ride was very magical for them. Most legit looking Santa I've seen in a while! Each family (only four cars on the train) had time to take pictures. Free cocoa by the fire, while waiting for the train to come back, was perfect!

This is THE BEST PETTING ZOO/learning farm I have ever seen. Critter Barn animals, staff,…read morevolunteers, and property all exceeded expectations. Very reasonably priced, tons of handwashing stations and a wonderful experience all around. My kids both want to volunteer here now. Worth the drive and the price of admission--without question one of the best attractions in the area.

This is a must see. We have come back year after year. This is great. Please go and enjoy. Feed…read moresome animals and enjoy the farm feeling. The new space is fun and way more room and more animals.

The name of this orchard is a little misleading because, while they provide excellent hayrides,…read morethey also have every other Fall activity you could ask for! From a petting zoo to a pumpkin patch, Fruit Ridge Hayrides has fun activities for guests of every age. We picked apples, pet some farm animals, and went on one of their titular hayrides pulled by a team of trained horses. The trail took us through a small patch of woods, and all the Fall colors were on full display. They also have a corn maze, but if the ground is wet, we highly recommend wearing some boots in case you get muddy. We'll definitely be coming back next year!

From the owner: Horse drawn hayrides in the heart of apple orchard country in West Michigan. Huge corn maze,…read moreu-pick apples and pumpkins, home made donuts, apple cider, petting zoo and children's activities.

John Ball Zoo exceeded expectations…read more The tigers were wearing grooves in the ground with their pacing, the Patagonian penguins were putting on synchronized swimming clinics, the porcupines appeared to be tunneling to another zip code, and the meerkats... well... they were practicing the ancient art of invisibility. Despite it being 90° by 10:00 a.m., the mature trees provided so much shade that it stayed remarkably comfortable. The grounds are spotless and beautifully landscaped with a botanical garden vibe. What impressed me most was the thoughtful design of the exhibits. They feel spacious and natural for the animals, while also giving visitors and photographers clear views without constantly shooting through cages or fencing. It creates a much more immersive experience for everyone. The new ? funicular is a great touch because hills are much more enjoyable when someone else does the lifting. A fantastic zoo that's clearly been designed with both animal welfare and the visitor experience in mind. Well worth the visit. Checkout the pics for exhibit details!

We stopped at the zoo for the Lantern Fest. Their customer was disappointing. There was a mixup and…read morethey told us the exhibit was over capacity. We were there to hike and this was part of our journey. There was too much confusion for such a simple experience.