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Wilderness Trails Zoo

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Discover the wild side of Mid-Michigan at Wilderness Trails Zoo. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every visit supports animal care and zoo improvements.

Located in Birch Run, enjoy 56-acres of up-close views of 200+ exotic animals from around the world. Wilderness Trails Zoo opened in 1991. Our trails take visitors through 56 acres of natural surroundings to see exotic animals such as primates, zebras, lions, reptiles, and parrots. There is a petting area and parakeet encounter for an up close and personal adventure with our animals. Guests can also imagine life as a bird-eating spider or a red-tailed boa constrictor in our “Rainforest Experience.” There are also feed stations throughout the zoo to feed animals such as goats and fish. After feeding the animals around the zoo, your family can relax and enjoy your lunch in our “Picnic Pavilion.” If the kids still have energy after their zoo adventure, they can pretend to be monkeys and swing and hang on the playground equipment.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween 🎃❤️

10/31/2026

Doodle loves when his keepers come to visit!
📸: keeper Derrick

10/30/2026

A little nose boop for Boone from his keeper, Caleb! 🥹 Caleb also made this video, and we’re always here for this kind of wholesome content.

10/30/2026

Happy World Lemur Day! 🖤

Meet two of the lemur species here at Wilderness Trails Zoo: the ring-tailed lemur and the red ruffed lemur. Like all lemurs, both are native to Madagascar, an island off Africa’s southeastern coast.

Despite their familiar faces, these species face serious threats in the wild. Ring-tailed lemurs are endangered, and red ruffed lemurs are critically endangered. World Lemur Day helps bring attention to these animals and the importance of protecting their habitats.

10/24/2026

It’s beginning to look a lot like… pumpkins! 🎃

BooBoo and the rest of the zoo have a different idea of pumpkin carving. Come watch pumpkin feedings throughout the zoo all weekend long!

📸: Keeper Caleb- video AND music. Great job, Caleb!

10/24/2026

Tomorrow’s zoo trip doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down. 🎃

Saturday, October 24, we’re open 10 AM–10 PM for Fall Festival fun and Family Night!

THE LINEUP
12–2 PM: Kevin Gulick
3–5 PM: Highway Drifters
6–10 PM: Family Night featuring magician Jason Jewell
6:30 PM: Costume contest!

Shop and snack with Golden Girls Studio, Old Dads BBQ, Little Crumb, Tina’s, Vihonsky, Liz & Haley, and Wildflower Goth, plus KP’s Baked Goods joining us for the evening!

Come in costume, visit the candy stations and meet Ed & Shenzi in their brand-new spotted hyena habitat. Stay after dark and see a different side of the zoo. 🖤

All ages welcome. Included with regular admission or membership. Re-entry allowed, so you can come for the day and return for the evening! Vendor purchases are separate. Candy while supplies last.

Wilderness Trails Zoo | Birch Run, MI
Details: https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/howl-o-ween/

10/23/2026

The kids won’t be the only ones asking, “How did he do that?” 👀

Jason Jewell is bringing the magic to Family Night TOMORROW, Saturday, October 24! Come in costume, trick-or-treat through the zoo, visit our vendors and stay after dark for a different kind of zoo adventure. 🎃

The zoo is open 10 AM–10 PM, with Family Night from 6–10 PM. All ages welcome, included with regular admission or membership. Come for the day and stay for the night!

10/23/2026

Ed & Shenzi are handling their own announcement. 🔊 Sound on to hear those calls!

Our spotted hyenas are back on exhibit TODAY in their brand-new habitat, and they’ve been keeping busy exploring. If you’re joining us for Adult Night tonight, make their new home one of your stops. They’re part of your Fall Festival visit all weekend, too. 🖤

10/23/2026

A Halloween drag show at the zoo. A costume contest worth dressing up for. And a whole lot happening between acts. 🖤

TONIGHT: Monster Presents brings Menacing Monsters: A Sideshow of Scares to Wilderness Trails Zoo!

Explore the zoo after dark, tour the tropical rainforest, warm up by the bonfire and visit Ed & Shenzi in their brand-new hyena habitat. Tom Wood Catering is bringing the appetizers and bar service, and Jacob Richardson will be capturing the night with drone photography!

Shop, snack and add a little sparkle with tonight’s vendors. See tonight’s lineup:
wildernesstrailszoo.org/fnl-guest-guide

Bring your costume to the stage around 8:15 PM! Each of our three winners takes home FOUR zoo day passes, plus:
1st place: St. Julian’s w**e tasting for four
2nd place: A zoo animal painting
3rd place: A Fahlo bracelet

A huge thank-you to Moss & Moon Studio, Old Dads BBQ, Golden Girls Studio, Stitched By Steph, Cherry Republic of Frankenmuthand St. Julian Winery for donating giveaway prizes for our Adult Nights! 🖤

Tonight, October 23 | 7–11 PM | Ages 21+
$65 includes the show, VIP animal experiences, appetizers and two drink tickets. Vendor purchases are separate.

Tickets & details: https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/howl-o-ween/

Address

11721 Gera Road
Birch Run, MI
48415

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+19896246177

Website

http://Wildernesstrailszoo.org/

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