Recently planned a meet up at Wilderness trails zoo with some family. It had been a few years since…read moreany of us have been there, and seeing it now, with many renovations completed, it looks fantastic, and functions with a much better flow. The entrance, and gift shop, is easily 4 times it's original size; and they always have the cutest collection of plushes. The grounds, and habitats appeared well maintained. The animals were all quite active, playful, and seemed to be healthy; the petting farm area is always a must stop when you visit. The staff are great too; friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The zoo now offers animal experiences for an extra fee, which can be purchased online or at the entrance, adding a more private element of fun. I will say though, I was really bummed that the Rainforest area was now only open as an "experience" purchase. Years ago it was easily my favorite exhibit, but unfortunately is now out of my price range, especially for a family (as I found the experience costs to be a bit high), so we were unable to see it. Overall we all really enjoyed our outing at the Wilderness Trails Zoo. They did a great job keeping the walk area around the zoo shaded, you could find animal feeding stations and hand sanitizer in many locations, seating widely available, a picnic/eating area, prepackaged ice cream bars/dippin dots in store, children's playground, clean restrooms, and plenty of parking available as you first arrive. This zoo is definitely worth the visit, and I'm sure I'll be having another day trip here again soon.

Rather disappointed in this place. I should have looked at more reviews before going. They charge…read moreWAY more than they should for what they have. The enclosures are rather shoddy looking. To feed most of the animals, that "love snacks" you have to chuck the carrot sticks 20+ feet over 2 fences. The saving grace is the rescue reptile area.

First time visit at the Petting Farm at Domino's. We took a Grandbaby for an outing today. It was a…read morebit chilly (just above 40 degrees and the wind didn't help matters much). As many times as I had driven past Domino's along Route 23, I never knew there was a petting farm nestled back in there! Very well kept, animals' pens were clean, animals all looked very healthy and well cared for. The grounds were also well maintained. Sheep, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, peacock, donkey, alpaca, geese, etc. In various pens inside and outside of the barns. Animals outside of the buildings also had coverage areas built for them. An aged stationary tractor is on display for children to climb up onto the seat and play "Farmer John" for a while. There was also a playground area as well as an oversized doll house for children to experience. A poll barn is used as a gathering center for birthday parties, etc. Great idea for children to go and experience farm animals up close and personal. Fun afternoon.

My sister and I decided to take our kids to the petting farm earlier this week. My daughter turned…read morethree and it was her birthday. We find the place it's small and nice. We go in to the welcome center and our kids-all under 9-are excited to see the farm animals and feed them. We wait around for someone and finally the blonde kid shows up out of nowhere behind the counter and just stands there awkwardly looking at us. We say hi and discuss options for family entrance fee vs individual fees. As my sister and I argue about who will pay, we hear loud barking and out jumps a large black dog from behind the counter and is barking at all the little kids. I immediately step to the side of the counter and survey where all the kids are- the little ones are all screaming and crying. My sister stays calm and immediately goes to her 1 1/2 year old to comfort her and my 3 year old is next to her and her 4 year old is unable to get to her and they are all hysterical. I try to find a way to get to them but the dog is angrily barking between us. My older two immediately run out of the place. Blonde kid is standing there relaxed and smiling not saying a word to us or the dog. I look at him and say oh is he on a leash? He slowly responds no and says he's safe or something vague. I look at him confused and he really is enjoying it and having a hard time hiding it. My sister manages somehow to get over to the door with the kids clinging to her and I finally get to my kids to comfort them. Our kids normally love seeing dogs and have had many positive experiences with dogs, but that was aggressive barking in a tiny space, and the dog seemed otherwise well-trained so I'm sure he didn't sense danger when these tiny humans entered. Do all the kids get barked at here? By this time the kids are traumatized especially the birthday girl and my sister's 4 year old. They don't enjoy the rest of the farm at all and continue crying when they see the goats and sheep when they normally love visiting the farm and feeding the animals, who not to mention don't seem to be well-cared for either.

I was pleasantly surprised at Potter Park Zoo - for some reason I thought it would be small and not…read moreas interesting, but I was wrong. Nate and I met with some friends at this zoo recently and got to take advantage of our reciprocal John Ball Zoo membership to get in free. Parking is $7 per car for non-residents. The zoo is larger than I expected, with plenty of very active animals despite the heat. My favorite animals were the Pallas's cat, the black rhino, and the binturong. We walked around for a couple of hours and enjoyed the plentiful shade, and relatively flat paths (way fewer hills than our zoo). It was fun seeing some animals that I'd never seen before! This zoo is open year-round, which is really nice. If I lived in the area I'd probably get a membership. As a visitor, I don't think I'd need to go back again soon, but I'm glad we got to check it out.

Gosh, this was a blast from the past. Couldn't go to East Lansing without stopping by Potter's…read morePark. I used to take my two oldest children here frequently. It's a great little Zoological Park! It's accredited by the AZA and offers amenities like stroller rentals, a quiet room. The hours depend on the time of year and admission cost is based on if you live in the county or not. They do offer discounts for senior citizens and military personnel. They maintain over 300 animals with popular exhibits like penguins, lions, and giant anteaters. They provide wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons for rent, plus a quiet room and sensory-friendly bags. This zoo is one of Michigan's oldest continuously operated zoos, with a history dating back over 100 years. My husband and I found it very enjoyable.

It was a great way to spend the day with family without breaking the bank. Highly recommended!!read more

Great place for toddlers! Not too busy like much larger zoos and can get closer to the animals for…read morelearning! One suggestion I have is more restroom signs or other smaller restrooms throughout.

What a beautiful day for the annual St. Jude Walk at the Detroit Zoo. It's a perfect leisurely walk…read morewhile taking in all the sights and animal habitats. The Kidney Foundation uses the Detroit Zoo also for their annual walk. This was a great time seeing all the animals. There have been times that the animals have been hiding or sleep in the past. Today was the day that they were all up and at them for all to see. "Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!" We got to see the African tiger, lions, rhinos, grizzly bears, peacocks, buffalo, ostriches, monkeys, etc. Everyone was out for a photo op! If you haven't gone in awhile, you owe it to yourself to treat you and your family to a wonderful outing. The holiday visits in December is another great time for families.

DATE & TIME: August 9, 2026…read more10:00am, they were VERY busy. Tickets are time slotted so please be mindful of that when ordering! AMBIANCE: Pretty standard zoo, was not as big as we thought it was going to be. Lots of vegetation which was nice. They have plenty of bathrooms (but no AC so they are hot!). Many places to eat and street carts throughout. Decor is pleasant. They have several water misters throughout that you can walk through to cool off (that was a nice touch). The setup is a little hard to navigate (you can miss stuff or have to back track a lot). STAFF: CASHIER: friendly enough (she wasn't rude). OTHER (photo takers, exhibit workers, food vendors): All were very friendly, no complaints. CLEANLINESS: All seemed kept up fairly well. BATHROOMS: Several spread throughout pretty well. All indoors but NO air conditioning so they are very hot and muggy! Most have several stalls so not a long wait. PRICES: $21/ea ticket if ordered online (pricing changes with day you go!!!) $8 for parking on their private lots. PARKING: Amble amount on their private lots. OVERALL THOUGHTS: It's a nice zoo to go to once (unless you live in the area). Pricey tickets and pay for parking. Half of the animals were no where to be seen (maybe being so warm??), so that was a bummer and ones that were out were sleeping tucked away so hard to see. Navigating the layout was a bit tricky (lots of backtracking, to not miss things). VERY busy. WOULD I RETURN? No, once was enough for this zoo.

The Sea Life Michigan Aquarium is a nice place to visit. It is clean and staff are friendly. It is…read morea smaller scale aquarium if you are comparing to others; however, for being built within the mall and in Michigan which has Great Lakes I would say they offer a wonderful assortment of aquatic animals. Sea life is one level, they offer a picture on entry that can be viewed at the end. There are small, medium and large size aquatic fish and aquatic animals. I brought my nephew who was intrigued with the entire setting, some areas a little darker but it helps with the setting to see the fish. There is a show and touch area where you must wash your hand to keep the coral safe. The tunnel walk through and seeing the sharks, sting rays and turtles were cool. At the end there is a small gift shop. They do offer behind the scene and different packages. This is my second time here as I enjoy aquatic life and we want to bring the family.

Y'all, they are wrong for this one. This place should cost $10 to $15 at most. They are charging…read more$29, and I'm still trying to figure out whyyyyy. The place is very small and, although it does have a few highlights like the petting area and the overhead aquarium, it is definitely not worth $29. We were done in less than 30 minutes, and I'm still a little salty about it. I would not recommend it. Save your money and just find an area with some clear water, look at the fish, and keep your $29 and 30 minutes of your life.

I was here about a year ago and i didn't rate it then, because i didn't have help so let me explain…read morewhat happened. So we got apple cider and donuts, the apple cider was great and the donut was good. The play area has a train, and zip lines! My favorite part about porters is the zip line. The issue that happened was on the hayride... in the middle of the hayride, THE STEP PIECE FELL OF MID RIDE! My family and i, alerted the driver but he couldn't hear us and then he finally heard us! We finished off the ride. We were the last ride for the day due to that incident. Ps. If you want to go to a good hayride, don't go to this cheap one!

We love this place. The donuts are cider are always spot on. We do the "take out tuesdays" during…read morethe winter sometimes and like it. The amount of food given for $10 a person is a decent value. You just need to call at least a day before to get it and it always included a dessert too. I especially like this option for things that I am not sure if the kids will like but to cook it from scratch would cost me a lot if no one eats it (like their st Paddy's dinner). During the summer and Fall we come here at least a handful of times for different weekends. They have a garage type weekend, blueberry weekend, etc. I heard they are even adding in a ceramic painting/crafting nights. They have a cooler full of fresh apples (all types) and veggies all at a decent price. Owners and staff are always nice and helpful.

Cute little reindeer farm. The event was tailored to children, but overall a good experience…read more Only complaint was the lack of urgency to open at noon, as the tickets stated.

We went this past weekend. It was ok.. I definitely felt it is overpriced for what it is. Santa and…read morethe reindeer were the highlight.

Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!