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    Deer Ranch

    4.1 (31 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Getting a snack!
    Sue B.

    Decent roadside attraction. There are several areas to see the deer. It is inexpensive and there are carrot sticks and apples you can buy to feed the deer. There were a couple of fawns in the fawn barn and they were adorable! There are several albino deer among the regular whitetail deer. Some will coMe up to the fence so you can feed them. Good for a short stop.

    Mike D.

    Very friendly staff ! Only $1 a cup to feed the deer along the trails as well . If driving down us-2 or around mackinaw bridge I would recommend stopping in to the deer ranch .

    Me and my deer bff
    Gabriel B.

    My wife and I looked forward to this stop on our honeymoon up north. Inside we were excited to be greeted by a cute little fawn in the Fawn Barn. These deer were very friendly and definitely receive more than fair treatment. Was happy to support a small business that has been in operation for 70 years! They must know a thing or two about this! The gift shop was filled with cute little gifts and beautiful ornaments. We both had a very memorable time being deer lovers. Felt out of this world to get to be up close to such beautiful, friendly animals. Will be back again, possibly with our future children!

    One of the babies!
    Brenda E.

    Excellent experience! We grew up in areas with deer so seeing them isn't really rare for us but seeing them up close, petting them and feeding them is extraordinary! The ranch is thoughtfully run, picturesque and fairly priced. I CANNOT RECOMMEND a VISIT to the DEER RANCH ENOUGH!

    Tricia C.

    Enjoyed our visit to the deer ranch, their habitats seemed nice and wooded and the deer seemed calm and enjoyed being fed. Not sure the story as to why they were there but it was cool to see them up close and feed them. Liked it better than the bear place is Oswald.

    Kristi R.

    Yes, go here. It doesn't matter if you have kids. My toddler loved it but so did her father and I! Admission is cheap and you can spend as much time as you want wondering around. We bought carrots for $1 to feed the older deer. We didn't need to do that b/c they weren't interested so we dumped them close to a few of them before leaving so they could nosh @ their leisure. The staff inside tells you to NOT feed the babies & there is a sign posted in their habitat BUT there were several derelicts that were still doing it . Don't be an idiot. There are reasons they aren't to be fed.

    Annie M.

    Doesn't look like much from the outside but we decided to give it a try and I am so glad we did. The grounds inside are beautifully maintained. It was gorgeous and the kiddos had a wonderful time feeding all the deer!!

    Another hungry deer munching snack

    We stumbled in here on my birthday and it was so magic! We got to watch the babies being fed AND all the animals are incredibly nice!! Would definitely suggest a stop

    Fawn
    Rachel B.

    Absolutely love this ranch!! Such a wonderful experience with these adorable and sweet deer close up! Also the owners were so kind and polite to communicate with! We lucked out and got to feed the fawns because they weren't bottle feeding anymore. But usually you cannot feed the fawns. I also got two of the bucks to walk over to me and eat some of the corn/nuts they gave. The fawns didn't like the corn/nuts but loved the carrots and apples. Highly recommend. Great establishment!!!

    Lakin S.

    My husband, two kids, and myself really enjoyed this place! It was well maintained and the deer look very well taken care of! My kids were especially fond of the fawns and the three albino deer. There's a nice gift shop inside as well. This is not like a normal "zoo", you can tell the people that run the ranch genuinely care about the animals.

    E. C.

    Great place to visit. Cheap prices and worth every penny. Most of the deer are quite friendly allowing you to pet and feed them. Absolutely loved the adorable little babies. Would go back again.

    Heather K.

    We took a trip to Mackinac Island a few years ago and the Deer Ranch was my favorite part of the trip! They have lots of Whitetail deer and fawns that you can take pictures of as you walk along their trails. They also have White Whitetails and some albinos. It was so neat to see the deer up close! You can purchase a stack of crackers to feed them! It's just 5 minutes from the bridge! It'd be a great place to bring kids.

    Geli V.

    I can't believe the reviews are so positive for this - it's like a concentration camp for deer. It was the most depressing animal exhibit I've ever been to. From the pictures on the website and the great reviews I thought this would be a few deer in spacious, grassy enclosures. No. It's tons of deer, packed into small fenced in areas with no grass - just rocks and mud. To top it off - you feed them saltines - I highly doubt saltines are part of a healthy diet for deer. I left here feeling physically ill.

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    If you or your kids like feeding animals, you will have a great time. Go early and when it's not too hot so the deer will be hungry.

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    Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry - Get your tickets here

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    3.9(220 reviews)
    9.1 mi

    They offer two different types of parking here, and they both cost money. The regular parking costs…read moreless, but you need to take a shuttle to the parking lot, which is off site. The premium parking costs more but it's near the dock. So you choose! We chose the regular parking, but we almost missed getting on the ferry because it took a while to get to the parking and back. Ferries leave every hour, usually, so we would have had to wait an hour. So, four stars because of the parking situation. It's kind of a bummer, but they got you by the cojones because where else are you going to park if you want to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island? The rest of the ferry experience was great. The people expertly tag and handle luggage, and the ride is smooth. You can sit on the deck and take in the view, but keep in mind that it's very windy and can get cold, even during the summer months. Or you can sit below deck where it's climate controlled. You can still get a great view below deck. The trip from the mainland to Mackinac Island (and vice versa) takes about 17 minutes, and they depart right on time. Don't be late, or you'll have to catch the next ferry.

    I've only ever taken Shepler's ferry to and fro Mackinac Island from Mackinac City! It's typically…read morea really smooth experience and the porters/boat crew are always friendly and helpful. The ride itself is about ~15 minutes one-way unless you're taking one of the morning Mighty Mac where it travels under the Mackinac Bridge! That Mighty Mac journey is about 25 minutes. The FAQs are also really helpful and detailed so read that before going on and parking! FYI that Arnold Transportation (another company) holds the winter contract so Sheplers doesn't operate after Oct 31.

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