Binder Park Zoo

Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve

Binder Park Zoo is located in southwest Michigan and home to a diverse array of exotic and native animal species over 433 acres. The natural and spacious habitat design that blends animal habitats into the surrounding landscape is a hallmark of the zoo that opened in 1977 that respects animals and delights guests. Delivering the message of conservation through engaging programs and fun experiences lies at the heart of the zoo’s mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. The Charles and Lynn Zhang Skylark Ridge ropes course, The Binda Conservation Carousel, vintage Z.O. & O. miniature train, Zoorasic Park, Twiga Outlook giraffe feeding experience, and trip to the 50-acre Wild Africa exhibit aboard the Wilderness Tram are but several zoo adventures that entertain while making meaningful connections to nature.