Came to the Lantern Festival after having a great time last year. It was as wonderful as expected…read morethis year. Make sure to catch the performance when you visit. They're so wholesome and fun to watch. Luckily it was warm enough last night so we also got ice cream

I was out of town for a little trip, as we normally hit the Toledo zoo so it was really fun to use…read moreour reciprocal membership and hit up the zoo in Grand Rapids! This is the most unique zoo I've ever seen. It is very spread out and has significant elevation. It's unique that it's in the middle of a residential area, you can even see a church in school in the "backyard." it was fairly reasonable when we used our reciprocal membership for a family of five (one baby) we spent under $30 for admission and parking. They had some really interesting animals and we particularly enjoyed the meerkats, lions, and coatis! A particularly energetic meerkat was doing some salts which really entertained my baby. It just opened for the season yesterday, so a lot of the extra dining and extra attractions were not open, which was disappointing. We were really excited to come back probably next year and check out the lantern festival which they were setting up for. The lanterns were absolutely astounding and I am so impressed and they weren't even lit up. The dragon in fairy Garden areas were completely epic. It's not a zoo I would come to multiple times a year, but we really enjoyed our time here- especially using the reciprocal program where we got 50% off admission!

What a really nice nature center. Four miles of beautiful hiking trails and it doubles as a kind…read moreof sanctuary for wounded animals. I saw more owls then I have in my entire life. They also have a school for kids that seems to be rich in programming. Three bucks to get in and the staff was very helpful. Only thing that would help would maybe more signage around trees. But that's pretty minor. A total gem!

We came on Saturday at 11:00 in the morning. This is a Michigan must do! Going in, we purchased our…read moretickets ($3 per person) and got to visit with some of the animals they are rehabilitating/giving a better life. Our hearts go out to the animals in their center and the struggle they went through, and we are glad to see them living their best lives now in peace and safety. We walked and hiked around-there was so much to see! You will need some good shoes to walk in, but the hike/walk was not a challenging one. We enjoyed our time in nature and exploring the area. We wished we could have stayed longer than 2 hours. Don't forget to visit their gift shop and make them a generous donation. Their merchandise is wonderful and there is something for everybody. We would have happily paid more for admission-the money goes to such a great cause. We WILL be coming back to this.

Boulder Ridge is our go to place to celebrate our kiddo's birthdays and one of the local gems that…read moreI always send people to or recommend. Small enough that you get up close and personal with the animals. Although small, they have SO many cool animals. Nowhere else in GR can you feed a giraffe! They have a lovely walk that brings you up to some unique animal enclosures that makes it feel like a safari. You can feed parakeets, camels, kangaroo, too. They have things for kids to play on, ride, educational areas, etc. They also have a concession area. Everything is always super clean, too. I feel like every year they add more and make it that much better! Always a high recommendation!

What an absolute hidden gem of an animal park! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by…read morehow unbelievably clean and well kept everything was. It also wasn't crowded at all, which made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable instead of rushed. One of the best parts was the animal feeding experiences throughout the park. Getting to feed a giraffe was something we'll never forget and Leroy the giraffe completely stole the show He was easily one of the coolest experiences we've ever had and definitely where some core family memories were made. The exhibits were thoughtfully done too. The animals seemed to have plenty of space while still allowing guests to get close enough to really enjoy and appreciate them. Every staff member we encountered was kind, helpful, and added to the positive experience. This place deserves way more attention. Such a fun, memorable day for our family!

The animals and people that work this place are very friendly each time my boyfriend and I go here…read moreas a date thing we have a good time watching tge animals play and so many different animals and reptiles I would suggest this place for family's and daters young and old the food there is great and their cyder is amazing

This place was a pleasant surprise and I can't wait to go back! We loved the zookeepers and the…read moreknowledge they shared. Their concern over each animal's well being came through quickly while talking. We did the petting zoo, camel rides and the sloth experience. We tried lunch (homemade applesauce!) and ice cream on site as well. My favorites were the animals that were onto being pet (and not just food): Blizzard the camel and some of the goats are real snuggly. Eve, the momma sloth, is a real ham.

This is THE BEST PETTING ZOO/learning farm I have ever seen. Critter Barn animals, staff,…read morevolunteers, and property all exceeded expectations. Very reasonably priced, tons of handwashing stations and a wonderful experience all around. My kids both want to volunteer here now. Worth the drive and the price of admission--without question one of the best attractions in the area.

This is a must see. We have come back year after year. This is great. Please go and enjoy. Feed…read moresome animals and enjoy the farm feeling. The new space is fun and way more room and more animals.

Loved this spot! It's a classic Michigan blueberry farm but what sets it above some U-Pick spots to…read moreme is how easy and close everything is. Right when you park, you'll see a large area to buy goodies (pies, cookies, produce), you'll see animals to pet, and then blueberries to pick. We went in late July and the berries were abundant (and delicious). We definitely tried our way through some favorites and then picked entirely too many. We ended up eating most and adding tons to blueberry pancakes over our vacation weekend in South Haven. Can't remember the exact prices but cheaper than I've paid for berries all summer, I know that much. And we ALWAYS have blueberries in the house. Also loved the super sweet blueberry lemon sugar cookie that they had in their shop, and felt welcome by the friendly staff. Lastly, speaking to how close everything is both on the farm and off; this is quite close to downtown South Haven when driving, but still feels way out in the country. It's a perfect combo, IMO, and we'd come back again and again if we lived near here.

We have been coming to bumbleberry acres for 3 years now. We love picking blueberries, playing at…read morethe park and finishing the day with a ride on the tractor barrel ride. When we arrived today we were pretty bummed that bumbleberry changed how they run the farm. We used to be able to give everyone a bucket and then the blueberries would be weighed and we would take them home. Now, be prepared to pay 12 dollars a bucket(you get to keep it). It's not the same experience when you are walking to the fields and the entire family needs to share a single bucket. We also adored the low key barrel ride. I believe it was about 5 dollars a ticket in the past. Now, you must pay 12 dollars per child plus 5 dollars per adult to watch your child play and go on a barrel ride. The petting zoo, bumbleberry chair, tire castle, everything is gated off. We passed and noticed most families did the same. This would have cost our crew 45 dollars for one ride (two toddlers, 4 adults). What was once a quaint family farm now feels off. We will be picking somewhere else next year.

Way! Way! Way! Too expensive! You are not Disney Land, your patrons are not the ultra rich, and…read moreshame on you for forcing the people who visit to dine with you because there are no other options. It was Gordan Food cheap quality. Pack your own food to eat and prevent spite so you can better enjoy your day.

Great experience! Great for the kids! I would say great for kids 5-9…read more Great for 10 and up in my opinion: cabybaras, animals, apple canons, paintball. Many food stands around the farm. Super clean and well maintained. Only place that is a little stinky are the camels that you can ride by the corn maze. Many aesthetic places to take pictures and cute funny cartoony. Expect to spend $200-300 for a family of 4 if you spend all day there.

In December our daughter was bit in the face by a pony at a Chamberlin Pony Rides petting zoo…read more I do not normally write negative reviews but the amount of neglect that led to this incident as well as the lack of compassion and accountability afterward is astonishing. We have never had any intent to take legal action, but we need to share our incident so that another child does not have to go through the same terrible experience. Let me start by saying, we certainly understand that any animal can bite, that is a risk you take interacting with them. However, this incident could have been prevented. An irresponsible animal owner and the lack of proper procedures at Chamberlin is to blame. At the petting zoo, there were three pens of animals with employees in two, no employees at the pony pen. My daughter, who has ridden horses for 3 years, very gently pet one of the ponies. In an instant the pony turned her head and bit my daughter on the cheek. There were teeth marks visible on both the top and bottom and it was bleeding. EMS was called and we were sent to the emergency room where they cleaned the wound and put her on Augmentin. As awful as this was, we were aware the bite could have been much worse - a finger, an ear, an even deeper bite...so we were at least thankful for that. After the incident, I followed up with Chamberlin as we needed to ensure the pony was up to date on its vaccinations. We were told we needed to talk to our Event Manager as they book various farms for their events. According to their FB page, "we do not farm out our parties to our friends or other companies". Later the company told us that the farms are contractors 'doing business as' Chamberlin so they stand behind their statement. I believe the intent of the statement is to instill confidence that Chamberlin knows the animals and that they are healthy. That is inaccurate. Chamberlin assured us their animals have to be up to date on vaccinations. However, I wanted to confirm that with the actual pony owner. The first thing the owner, Melissa, did was reference the Michigan law stating they are not responsible for injuries from the animals. There was no compassion, no inquiry as to how she was doing. Come to find out Melissa doesn't know if the vaccinations are current. Melissa agrees to reach out to the vet and have the horse evaluated. In fact, the pony was overdue on all of her shots, including rabies. So then we have to work with our Pediatrician to determine if our daughter has to have the series of rabies vaccinations, which are awful. We even had to consult with a Pediatric Infectious Disease Doctor who thankfully said rabies was rare, although not impossible, in horses and we should be ok. Furthermore, the vet tells Melissa, which she then texts to me, "Her (the pony's) moody attitude is probably directly connected to her baby being weaned right now". This makes it clear Melissa is an unknowledgeable owner and the pony was not in any condition to be at the petting zoo. There is obviously no procedure in place for Chamberlin to verify the health status of the animals they send to these events. We have a dog and every single time we board her we have to supply updated records. How this is not being done with much larger animals is beyond me. I reached back out to Chamberlin as I have no way of knowing how much information Melissa shared with them. I called three times and never got a call back from anyone, so, I sent a FB message and again the first message was a link to the Michigan law releasing them from blame. I proceeded to explain our experience and the person messaging said "I will pass this information along to the Chamberlin management team". I never received a follow up. I cannot believe this is how they run their business. I just wanted assurance they would evaluate their processes and rectify their failings. We are reasonable people who understand things happen but the numerous neglectful actions by Melissa and Chamberlin are disturbing. We can't in good conscience keep this to yourselves and let another child be harmed.

Rider, Austin and Chase did an amazing job getting everything set up for our party . They also…read morehelped educate our guest about the animals. I would have to say they made up for any lost mins on our time for sure. I understand it does take a little bit of time loading and unloading at each party but these 3 guys made sure they made it up with extra animals.