Wild Animal Parks & Wildlife Observatories
in the Mackinaw City Area

Deer Ranch, St. Ignace
Website: www.deerranch.com
Live whitetail deer with fawns in natural setting. A unique gift shop featuring deerskin products. The areas largest selection of moccasins. Mail orders year-round.

Garlyn Zoological Park, Naubinway
Only 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2. See live cougar, bear, wolves, river otter, camel, wallaby, patagonian cavy, reindeer and more. Feed can be purchased to feed many of the animals. Natural park-like setting. Gift shop. Kids love it! And it's fun for the whole family! Open 7 days from April 1st until September 30th, 11am until 7pm/7 days in October and weekends in November, 11am until 5pm.

Oswald's Bear Ranch, Newberry
Phone: 906-293-3147
Website: www.exploringthenorth.com/oswald/bear.html
See bears in three natural habitats. Cubs, 23 large bears. $10 per car. Open 10am-6pm. Memorial Day weekend-September 30.

Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, Paradise
Whitefish Point, Paradise, MI 49768
Phone: 906-492-3596
Website: www.wpbo.org
Among the leading observatories in the country, offering a unique glimpse at the spectacular migration of Hawks, Loons, Eagles, Falcons, and many Song Bird species. Interpretive Center, Gift Shop, bird walks and educational programs.

Butterfly House, Mackinac Island
Phone: 906-847-3972
website: www.mackinac.com/butterflyhouse
Over 800 live butterflies imported from Africa, Asia, Central, South and North America in free flight in a gorgeous tropical garden. The oldest live butterfly display in Michigan. Experience nature’s magic as a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis before your very eyes. The transformation is an everyday occurrence at the Butterfly House.

Totem Village, St. Ignace
1230 US 2 West, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-8888
Zoological Park, bobcats, sika deer, foxes. Museum of indian lore. Gifts, moccasins, Indian crafts.