What a beautiful day for the annual St. Jude Walk at the Detroit Zoo. It's a perfect leisurely walk…read morewhile taking in all the sights and animal habitats. The Kidney Foundation uses the Detroit Zoo also for their annual walk. This was a great time seeing all the animals. There have been times that the animals have been hiding or sleep in the past. Today was the day that they were all up and at them for all to see. "Lions & tigers & bears, oh my!" We got to see the African tiger, lions, rhinos, grizzly bears, peacocks, buffalo, ostriches, monkeys, etc. Everyone was out for a photo op! If you haven't gone in awhile, you owe it to yourself to treat you and your family to a wonderful outing. The holiday visits in December is another great time for families.

We recently attended Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo, and unfortunately, the experience was just okay…read more We were looking forward to a fun Halloween outing, but it definitely fell short of our expectations. One of the biggest disappointments was not being able to see many of the animals like you normally would during a daytime visit. The candy and small gifts being handed out were mediocre at best, and some were downright disappointing. Nothing really stood out or made the experience feel special. The food prices were absolutely outrageous, especially considering the poor quality of what was being served. To make matters worse, there were long lines everywhere! The entire event could have been much better organized and managed to make things run more smoothly. For the price of admission, food, and everything else, I expected a much better experience. Unfortunately, Zoo Boo just didn't deliver. It's a shame because this event has so much potential. Overall, it was underwhelming, overpriced, and poorly organized. We definitely won't be rushing back anytime soon.

First time visit at the Petting Farm at Domino's. We took a Grandbaby for an outing today. It was a…read morebit chilly (just above 40 degrees and the wind didn't help matters much). As many times as I had driven past Domino's along Route 23, I never knew there was a petting farm nestled back in there! Very well kept, animals' pens were clean, animals all looked very healthy and well cared for. The grounds were also well maintained. Sheep, horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, peacock, donkey, alpaca, geese, etc. In various pens inside and outside of the barns. Animals outside of the buildings also had coverage areas built for them. An aged stationary tractor is on display for children to climb up onto the seat and play "Farmer John" for a while. There was also a playground area as well as an oversized doll house for children to experience. A poll barn is used as a gathering center for birthday parties, etc. Great idea for children to go and experience farm animals up close and personal. Fun afternoon.

I came here with my 1-year-old daughter for a birthday party a few weeks ago. This was my first…read moretime here - I believe generally there may be an admission fee, though I'm not entirely sure about that, but because we were there for a party, it was free. My friends had rented out their pavilion and were supposed to have it from 10a-12p, but they got overbooked so had to be out by 1130a. They had pizza delivered and there were plenty of tables for kids and adults to sit. We got to walk through the petting zoo, and carrots were provided to feed the animals, and also did a tractor ride. I was surprised there was only one barn with animals, although there are cows, pigs, and more on-property that you can also see. The animals were all cute and happy to gulp down the carrot sticks. I don't live in Ann Arbor anymore (I'm a UM grad) and it's a bit out of the way, so I don't anticipate coming here that much - it's a cute place for kids but I guess I was expecting it to be a bit larger or something.

First time in Ohio and it has a great zoo! The weather was awful and muggy but aside from that, it…read morewas a lot of fun! Parking is $11 and they do not accept cash. It isn't worth buying your admission ticket beforehand because you have to wait in the long line to get in. Only members have a shorter line. The security gates are before the admission and once you pay for your ticket, you walk into the smaller side of the zoo. We purchased tickets for the train ride ($3.50 a person) so we could beat a long line and we were so glad we did because when we got off (around 11amish, it was such a long line)!! The most disappointing thing to me was you literally cannot walk up to see the Giraffes unless you pay to feed them. That was really lame. You should still be able to see them. I enjoyed the other side of the zoo more. The food was okay (got a southwest wrap and it was delicious but pretty pricey at $13.50). You can't warm the wraps unfortunately and they come from a refridgerated section. I got a smoothie/slushy for $8 so that wasn't too bad and it was refreshing since it was such a hot day! The ladies working there were super nice too! Overall, would definitely come back! I enjoyed the Aviary section the most because I love birds and I appreciated how you can walk through the bird sections and take pics of them up close (they aren't caged). Super cool! The Aquarium was really fun too!

This review is limited to the facilities and catering for our annual work meeting held here. I…read moredidn't walk around the zoo, so pictures are limited to what I saw en route to our meeting location and back. The Toledo Zoo is nationally renowned and I have fond memories of visits as a child as well as from concerts at the amphitheater. My recent visit was strictly for business reasons. Parking on Hippo Way was very easy, free, and with plenty of parking spaces. Upon entering the zoo, there is security and visitors need to walk through a metal detector. The zoo is beautiful and my pictures don't do it justice! Our meeting was held in a large building/space with a lunch catered by the zoo. There were many options of fresh fruit, salads, crab cakes, cheese, and chicken skewers with pineapple. I believe there were other offerings, but these stick out in my mind. There were also desserts and cookies that I didn't try. I tend to not eat much at business events. Also, no food pics because I was not my usual obnoxious self taking pictures of everyone's food. (I was on good behavior!) The food was very good- especially the fresh fruit and chicken skewers. On the catering side, however, the kitchen was apparently overwhelmed and had run out of food pretty early on - which was later replenished. Napkins and silverware were also in short supply. The room itself was very pleasant, with many round tables with chairs. It was set up with a screen for presentations and the microphone worked well. It was a very enjoyable experience on a beautiful day. In addition to some of the catering issues, there was also a mechanical problem with the golf cart that was supposed to transport people from the meeting location to the parking lot. Overall, a wonderful experience for our annual meeting, but deducted a star because of the hiccups noted. I can't speak to value of the event because I wasn't privy to the pricing.

Great activity - we rode our bikes around the island and so nice to be able to pop in and do this…read moreaquarium (free, but donations encouraged and very easy to contribute!). Saw some really unique animals and learned some fun facts.

I really enjoyed visiting this little gem on Belle Isle! Even though it's a small aquarium, it…read morefeatures an impressive variety of aquatic life from around the world. They even have axolotls! It's a fun and unique place to visit. While you're there, be sure to check out the conservatory next door, too. I'd suggest going early in the morning, as it can get pretty crowded later in the day.

This is a great place to workout... the pace is smoothly for the roller bladers, joggers, walkers,…read moreand pet strollers. They have shelter stations which includes a couple of AC outlet if you need some power for your outing - the walking track is 1 mile all the way around and if you need a shorter distance then try the pond walkway which is only quarter mile (I think). It's very peaceful and I love this place. (ALL AGES WELCOME TO ENJOY NATURE)

Heritage Park is always a nice park to visit, especially in good weather :-)…read more Tip: The park is clean and well maintained To enhance your enjoyment, there are lovely gardens here, as well as a petting zoo for children. All around, it's a good place to head for if you want to enjoy a bit of nature and/or have a picnic..

Me and my kids enjoyed seeing all the animals and all the staff was very knowledgeable about the…read moreanimals and they were very helpful with any questions or concerns we might have .

The Creature Conservancy is pretty awesome! I pass by it all the time but finally had a chance to…read morevisit during open hours on a Sunday. It was pretty delightful & the staff were super friendly and interacting with the animals. The CC was started 20 years ago with Al the Alligator! He was dropped off at the Vet clinic and they started CC all around him. Pretty awesome. It's not a massive space so it was perfect to get there at 3:30pm - in time for the 4pm show which is followed by an Al the Alligator feeding! We checked out all the habitats on the outside as well. Super cool experience - I'd love to come back for one of their turtle yoga, 18+ paint nights, etc. They always have pretty cool themed programming. Also follow their social media - they post the best content!

I've been going to Belle Isle since I was a kid. From playing softball in Little League to…read moreCaribbean picnics there are many core memories that I have patronizing this little island. I especially love going during the summertime with my baby Cousins to the aquarium and hiking in the fall. Another amazing thing about this island is that you can sit and relax, enjoying the sites of our neighbors over in Canada while flying kites during the kite festival. From fishing to kayaking to hiking this place is amazing.

Belle Isle is one of those places that you tend to visit often when growing up in Detroit. From the…read moretime I was a little girl, I've been visiting this place. I've seen the transformation over the years and its interesting to see how much this place has changed. I stopped by today to just relax by the water and take in the sights. For anyone visiting, stop by! Belle Isle is beautiful and is a Detroit staple.

A cool spot to walk around. You get to see animals without baking in the hot sun at the zoo for…read morehours. They recently added a playground as well. Great price.

Everything about our trip was good except the planning of the trip…read more It was hard to get information about the zoo. I wish they had a more up to date city page with better info and hours..maybe even a map and a few photos. Entry cost wasn't bad. It's a lot cheaper then a zoo bit also a slot smaller then a zoo too. We saw the farm/zoo cat. They had lots of ducks, some donkeys, a few cows, pigs and goats. And then maybe alpacas? I'm not sure. Very long necks. We went at about 75 degrees. The time was 11ish but they do say the animals are more active when it's cooler out. So 75 degrees should give you an idea. The goats were very friendly. They enjoyed being pet and stood there for a long time for us. One of the pigs came over too. The cat liked being pet but only a certain way. And if you didn't do it. You got a reminder gentle bite, but a bite nonetheless. The cows, alpacas, ducks and donkeys were not interested in coming over. The animals were all fed around noon which was a cool time to be there too. Word if caution, the fence is vinyl. One if the cows got excited it was gonna be fed and bumped into the fence. It bowed so badly, it scared me and I pulled my kiddo back. They are quite powerful.

This is one of my absolute favorite cider mills around. It has so much to offer. There is no fee…read moreto come, there is a corn pit for little kids to play in, a small tricycle path to ride, several farm animals to feed and pet, a train, a carousel, hayrides through the property, a corn maze, and more. They have my favorite cider and donuts around, as well! A MUST see if you're in the area during fall!

INCREDIBLE FARM!!!! We're from out of town and we have a 15 month old and our friends brought us…read morehere! TONS of things to do!! Petting zoo, train rides, corn maze, hayrides, delicious ciders, pumpkin patches- A FALL DREAM!! The general store was AWESOME!! I would absolutely come back and families should absolutely come here with the kids for a fun festive day!! Kind staff and great vibes all the way around

This place has many different locations inside the campus…read more This was my first time visiting the planetarium. OMG the mineral exhibit is spectacular. Please make it a point to check them out online and in person the events hosted has a wonderful selection and the people attending are so nice.

I've loved this place ever since I was in elementary school when we'd had a field trip there. I've…read morebeen back a few times since, and it still has that magic for me. Such beautiful grounds and interesting art. Very intelligently designed.