![Detroit Zoo 2023: Photo Gallery and Favorite Things From Our Visit](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Detroit-Zoo-2023-Tiger-Tongue-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
It had been close to 30 years since Chris and I had visited the Detroit Zoo. In July, we each made a trip to this…
![Photo Gallery Friday: John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival 2023](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/John-Ball-Zoo-Lantern-Festival-2023-Crocodile-470x140.jpg)
For the past two months, John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids has hosted a unique event that is the first of its kind to visit…
![Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Boulder-Ridge-Wild-Animal-Park-Feature-Photo-Eland-470x140.jpg)
For almost 10 years now Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been one of our favorite zoos in Michigan. Located in Alto, this family-friendly and…
![Zoorassic Park at Binder Park Zoo: A First Look at the Interactive Dinosaur Exhibit (PHOTOS)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Zoorassic-Park-Binder-Park-Zoo-Velociraptor-Close-Up-470x140.jpg)
Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek recently opened an exciting new exhibit: Zoorassic Park. There are no live animals in this exhibit yet it will…
![Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/20200611_143429-470x140.jpg)
The popular Bricklive animal exhibit that was part of John Ball Zoo since May will be leaving after November 7. The exhibit that features Lego-like…
![John Ball Zoo Getting BrickLive Animal Exhibit for 2020 Season](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/John-Ball-Zoo-BrickLive-Panda-470x140.jpg)
John Ball Zoo announced it will be getting a huge touring exhibit for the 2020 Summer season. BrickLive Animal Paradise will come to the Grand…
![Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit, Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/IMG_50801-470x140.jpg)
The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…
![Rock Roar & Pour at John Ball Zoo: An Adults-Only Evening of Beer, Music, and Animal Encounters](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/John-Ball-Zoo-Rock-Roar-Pour-Barn-Owl-Encounter-470x140.jpg)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit a zoo when there aren’t any kids there? Have you ever wanted to crack…
![Beer Cap Maps Grand Rapids Giveaway](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Beer-Cap-Maps-Grand-Rapids-Beer-City-USA-470x140.png)
Kids can be easy to shop for, as they normally see what they want on commercials or other advertising mediums. It’s shopping for adults at…