DeYoung Family Zoo

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DeYoung Family Zoo

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Conservation,Education,Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Family Fun!
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The DeYoung Family Zoo is a unique wildlife preserve, nestled in the wilderness of the beautiful Upper Peninsula.

11/11/2026

This could be YOU! 😍🤎 A little capybara time, gentle pets, and a whole lot of happy!

Meet our capybaras during a private, zookeeper-guided encounter—plus a few bonus animal friends! 🐾

Book your connection:
www.crittersconnections.com

11/09/2026

Snack Time with Ethel 🥰

11/09/2026

Monday called…
We sent a wolf nose. 🐺👃💙

Consider this your virtual boop to start the week! 🐾😂

11/09/2026

Do you know what a baby sloth is called? 🦥💕 Drop your guess in the comments—check our answer to see if you’re right! 👇

Want to meet a sloth?
Book a private VIP encounter at
Critter Connections!
OPEN YEAR ROUND by appointment
👉 www.crittersconnections.com

11/07/2026

Happy Caturday, everyone! 🐾🤍
Hope your weekend feels this good!

11/05/2026

A little capybara time might be just what your week needs! 🤎🐾

Did you know you can meet capybaras?!

Book your experience today!
👉 www.crittersconnections.com

11/04/2026

Well the votes just keep coming in so we are taking our sloth time and leaving the vote open until midnight 🕛 so last chance to vote !

11/04/2026

Monking Around 🐒
Little faces. Big personalities. Meaningful connections.

Meet our newest baby baboons during a private, zookeeper-guided experience at Critter Connections! Get to know the babies while learning about baboon behavior, communication, social bonds, and the care that goes into raising these remarkable primates.

With time for questions and memorable photos, this edzoocational encounter brings learning to life—because connecting with animals is where caring about them begins.

Experiences follow the animals’ comfort, routines, and needs. For more information check out pur website

By appointment to meet 💖
www.crittersconnections.com

11/04/2026

11/02/2026

Last day to get your votes in !!!

Address

N5406 County Road 577
Wallace, MI
49893

Telephone

(906) 788-4093

Website

http://www.crittersconnections.com/

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