![things to do in michigan zoo michigan gift ideas](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bear-John-Ball-Park-Zoo-470x140.jpg)
Michigan’s unique location surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes makes it an optimal habitat for many animal species. Black bears, moose, wolves, deer,…
![Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/GarLyn-Zoo-Peacock-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
The Upper Peninsula might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a zoo that features tigers, bears and more – but GarLyn…
![GarLyn Zoo: See Tigers, Wolves, Bears and More in Michigan's Upper Peninsula](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_0145-470x140.jpg)
On our most recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we finally stopped at an attraction along US-2 that we had passed by many times over…
![Visit the Detroit Zoo Free Online Friday With Pure Michigan Virtual Tour](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Detroit-Zoo-Polar-Bear-470x140.jpg)
This Friday July 17th, you have the chance to visit the Detroit Zoo for free from the comfort of your own home. The zoo has…
![Shark Week and Octonauts Highlight July Michigan Fun at Sea Life Aquarium](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Shark-Week-Sea-Life-Michigan-Aqauraium-470x140.png)
The largest aquarium in Michigan continues to see strong attendance figures and has been selling out many weekends this summer. We’re here today sharing July…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Potter Park Zoo in Lansing](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_3129-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
![Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_20601-470x140.jpg)
We’re big fans of the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium here at Travel the Mitten. The largest aquarium in the state opened in January and has…
![5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Oswalds-Bear-Ranch-Close-Up-470x140.jpg)
A visit to the Upper Peninsula brings some of the best chances for wildlife viewing in the entire state, as black bears, moose, foxes, whitetail…
![Sea Life Michigan Announces Newest Animal – Benson the Endangered Green Sea Turtle](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sea-Life-Michigan-Turtle-Benson-470x140.png)
Sea Life Michigan has been a busy destination for families and guests across the state. A typical week sees the company’s website or Facebook page…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, MI](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/DSC_0821-470x140.jpg)
Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park will open its doors at 10 a.m. today for its fifth season of being open to the public. While it…