Wilderness Trails Zoo

06/20/2025

ZOO CAMP!!
Is your little animal lover signed up yet?!

https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/fzc/

06/20/2025

Reposting from a page “All Thats Interesting” about the maned wolf!

With its big ears, stilt legs, and urine that smells just like marjiuana, there's no other creature on Earth quite like the maned wolf. Found only in certain forests and grasslands in South America, this elusive creature sports a mohawk-like mane that stands up on end when it's threatened while it lets out a distinctive sound that can only be described as a "roar-bark."

This species was once threatened by those in Brazi who used to hunt it for its eyes — believing that they were good-luck charms. But today, this bizarre canid is now officially nearing endangered status, with human development and industrialization all but wiping it out in Uruguay. Learn more about this one-of-a-kind cross between a wolf, a lion, and a fox that's like something out of Greek mythology:
Read more here!
https://inter.st/cg1k

Come see our beautiful girl, and support our conservation efforts with this unusual species!

06/18/2025

IT’S TIME!
Sign up is OPEN for zoo crew summer camp
🩷🦓🐆🦘🖤
A full zoo keeper experience for the younger generation!
https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/fzc/

06/17/2025

“Namaste”
Jenny is ready for yoga!
We have HOT SLOTH YOGA 4 days a week, with morning and evening classes!
No experience required- these are extremely relaxing, beginner classes, guided by a certified instructor- and our sloths!!
Grab your spot now on our website 🩷🦥

https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/2936-2/

06/17/2025

Hi, I’m Charli, the director of public outreach- and I am a plant-aholic!!! Where are my other garden obsessed friends?! Show me your green thumb gardens and newest plant “buds” 🌱 🪴

06/14/2025

"Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there!

We're excited to announce a special promotion just for you! On Father's Day 2025, bring your family to Wilderness Trails Zoo and enjoy 25% off admission when you mention this post.

Explore our 56-acre zoo featuring over 200 animals from 50 species, including primates, zebras, lions, reptiles, and parrots. Don't miss out on all of our new Encounters! Fenec Fox, Bat Ear Fox, Capybara, Ruffed Lemurs, Asian Bear Cat (Binturong) and our Rain Forest Sloth experience for an up-close adventure!

*Don't miss out!* Mention this post on Father's Day 2025 and enjoy a roaring good time with your family at a discounted rate. We can't wait to see you here!

*When:* Father's Day 2025
*Where:* Wilderness Trails Zoo, 11721 Gera Rd, Birch Run, MI 48415
*Time:* 10AM - 6PM

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! "[¹](https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/) [²](https://wildernesstrailszoo.org/event/admissions/)

06/13/2025

WOW!!! Thank you Remy LeBeau for snapping these incredible photos of Daisy!! These are just gorgeous!
We always love having photographers come visit- capturing moments like these make our hearts so full!

Thank you again Remy!!

06/12/2025

IT’S NATIONAL COUGAR DAY!!
This is Marley & Margo, our sister Cougars! These beautiful girls are 6 years old, born on Thanksgiving day, and raised right here in the zoo for their entire lives!

Fun facts

*Lifespan
In the wild, typically cougars live about 8 to 13 years, but in captivity, they can live more than 20!

*A cat of many names
A cougar, also known as a mountain lion or puma, has over 40 different names. These names vary depending on the region and language, reflecting the diverse cultural interactions with this animal across its wide range.

*They cannot roar:
Unlike true big cats, cougars cannot roar; instead, they make a range of vocalizations like purring, hissing, a cute “meow” and a distinctive scream!

*They are skilled climbers and leapers:
Cougars are excellent climbers and leapers, able to jump 18 feet vertically or 40 feet horizontally!!!!

06/09/2025

Check out and share this wonderful interview Cliff from Total Michigan did!

Discover the hidden Michigan zoo that’s rewriting the story of conservation — one animal, one family, one memory at a time.In this episode of Total Michigan,...