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GarLyn Zoo sets on the top of Lake Michigan nestled in the mature pines of the U.P. Family fun for over 20 years. A great place to bring the whole family.A child friendly zoo with people friendly animals located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan just 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy feeding the deer, goats, llama and even the bear. You will see tiger, cougar, wolves, bobcat, river otter, camel, alligator grizzly bear and more. Check out the gift shop filled with wildlife related gifts and souvenirs for all ages.
Camping1996 | June 2026
First time visiting
My wife and visited the zoo in late June. They have all of the big cats, which were active. We actually heard the lion roar a few times. Plenty of other animals on the property to see as well. The...
amy w | June 2026
Definitely worth a visit!
Lovely Zoo. A great variety of animals, especially for a smaller Zoo. All the animals look well cared for and the entire area is really nice to walk through. Would definitely recommend!!
patriciawaterman | May 2026
A hidden little gem of a zoo!
This zoo is an absolute treasure !
My daughter and I visited on a cold weekday but it was perfect. Most of the zoo is in the forest. It was so relaxing. We pretty much had the entire zoo to...
Navigate59277522173 | October 2025
Fun Little Zoo
This is a fun little zoo. For its size, it's a little pricey but it was very enjoyable. There were many different kinds of animals and birds, and they were very active. You can purchase feed for the...
1960TN | July 2025
Really great for all ages
I've visited zoos all over the USA. This is one of my favorites. We loved the variety of animals. It was fun to feed so many of them.
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