DeYoung Family Zoo

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to our own Zooman Bud! 🐻🦁🐺

For decades, Bud has dedicated his life to animal care, conservation, education, and creating memories for families from all over the world. Whether he’s bottle-feeding babies, building habitats, sharing stories during shows, or working long after the zoo closes, his passion and commitment never stop.

To many, he’s the founder of the zoo. To others, he’s a mentor, a friend, a teacher, and a role model. But to all of us, he’s the heart of this place.

Thank you, Bud, for the sacrifices you’ve made, the animals you’ve helped, and the legacy you’ve built. The DeYoung Family Zoo would not be what it is today without your vision, determination, and love for wildlife.

Join us in wishing Zooman Bud a very Happy Father’s Day! ❤️

📸 Share your favorite Bud memory or photo in the comments below!

🦁🐻🦒🐺❤️

06/19/2026

🐾💙 Happy Father’s Day Weekend from DeYoung Family Zoo! 💙🐾

This weekend, we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, father figures, and mentors who help make life’s wild adventures so special.

Whether you’re the one carrying tired little legs, answering a million animal questions, handing out snacks, or making unforgettable family memories, this weekend is for you!

🐅Spend Father’s Day surrounded by roaring tigers, curious bears, playful animals, and family fun.

🎉 Father’s Day Special: kids bring your dad to the zoo and Dads receive FREE admission this Father’s Day!

📍 DeYoung Family Zoo
🕙 Open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Time)
🎟️ Ticket Booth Closes at 4:00 PM
🚫 Closed Tuesdays

Bring the family, make some memories, and celebrate the dads who help make every adventure possible.

We can’t wait to see you at the zoo! 🦒🐻🐺

05/25/2026

🇺🇸🐾 WE ARE OPEN TODAY! 🐾🇺🇸

Come celebrate Memorial Day with us at the DeYoung Family Zoo! ☀️🦁🐻

Spend your holiday making memories with amazing animals, daily encounters, educational programs, and outdoor family fun in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. 🌲

🐯 Big cats
🐺 Wolves
🦌 Deer encounters
🐐 Farmyard fun
🐻 Bear program
📸 Tons of photo opportunities

✨ Meet some of our newest family members during our animal encounter programs throughout the day! 🐾

🕙 Open today 10am–5pm Central
🎟️ Encounters & programs included with admission
🚗 Free parking

⚠️ Due to the weather, Wallace the hippo and Mighty Mac the giraffe are not available on exhibit just yet. We will post updates as soon as they are available.

Happy Memorial Day everyone ❤️🤍💙
We hope you spend the day making unforgettable memories with family, friends, and animals! 🐾

05/23/2026

☀️🦁 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🐾🎉

OPENING DAY is finally here at the DeYoung Family Zoo!

The gates are open, the animals are ready, and another WILD summer adventure begins TODAY! 🌲🐻🐺

Come spend your day:
🦌 Feeding and meeting amazing animals
🐻 Watching our famous bear program
🐺 Hearing the wolves howl
🐯 Seeing the big cats up close
🐐 Laughing at goat chaos and farmyard fun
📸 Making unforgettable family memories

There’s something special about Opening Day…
The excitement, the fresh summer air, the sounds of the zoo coming back to life, and families starting traditions that last a lifetime. ❤️

📍 About 1 hour north of Green Bay & 1 hour south of Escanaba
🕙 Open 10am–5pm Central
🎟️ Daily encounters & educational programs included with admission
🚫 Closed Tuesdays

⚠️ Due to the weather, Wallace the hippo and Mighty Mac the giraffe are not available on exhibit just yet. We will post an update as soon as they are available to visit.

Grab the family, hit the road, and come celebrate the start of summer with us! 🌞🐾