Micke Grove Zoo
Hours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Overview
Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo with amphibians, mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates located inside of Micke Grove Regional Park. The zoo that exists today is very different from the zoo that first opened its gates in 1957. Today, the collection of Micke Grove Zoo emphasizes uniqueness and quality over size and quantity with a concentration on the welfare of the animal ambassadors that live here. Micke Grove Zoo is home to native animals and exotic species from all over the world, including several endangered species like the Cotton Top Tamarin and Black and White Ruffed lemur. Exhibits include the Tropical Forest Canopy with Green Iguanas and Prevost's Squirrels and the Island Lost In Time featuring lemurs and radiated tortoises from Madagascar. Micke Grove Zoo also features a Gift Shop, Wild Bites Cafe, and many fun annual events. Visit the Micke Grove Zoo website for a schedule of upcoming events at the zoo.
Hours of Operation:
- Wednesday thru Sunday: 10:00am to 4:30pm
- Closed on Christmas Day
- $5 adults (ages 14 and up)
- $3 for children (ages 3-13)
- Free for children 2 years and under
- Entrance inside Micke Grove Regional Park is $5 per vehicle (weekdays), $6 (weekends and holidays), $10 (special holiday weekends)
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- Gift Shop
I was honestly just so happy the whole time we were there, it made my day way better than expected. The animals seemed really well cared for and the enclosures were clean which is a big deal to me. We spent a couple hours just walking around and stopping to watch the monkeys do thier thing, they were so entertaining. The price was super reasonable for what you get, definately less than the bigger places. My kids loved the petting zoo area and they would have stayed there forever if I let them. It was one of those low key afternoons that just turns into a perfect memory. I cant wait to go back again tommorrow honestly
Spent a little time at Micke Grove Zoo and it was enjoyable. It’s smaller compared to bigger zoos, but still has a good variety of animals to see. Easy and relaxing visit overall.
I loved this place as a kid, the site is kept clean and in good condition but don’t have as many exhibits as it once did. If you want to take your child to see some animals without a lot of noise this Is a great place for a visit and a picnic.
There's a small zoo within these parts where I was able to see a few animals up close. One of the animal caretakers mentioned either the animals' extinction, endangerment, or rehabilitation. Entry requires a minimal fee. The self-tour won't take more than a couple hours. During my visit, the snack bar wasn't opened. It was a pretty quiet atmosphere, and not busy at all. Outside of this zoo, there's a Japanese Garden, picnic sites, outdoor event venues, a golf course, a water park, and therefore some fishing. I missed visiting the Japanese Garden, but it would've been worth my visit. Micke Grove is another broad recreational area. Since the zoo in located inside the grove, there's and initial entrance fee into the multi-acreage park. The drive to get to the zoo goes right, and all the way around several parking lots - look for signage. Visiting here makes for a good random, but leisurely plan.
Today I was able to help my wife chaperone her 1st grade class field trip. This is a small zoo. But it was fun, the kids enjoyed it. And it was fun to show them around and let them learn about the different animals. And after we were done inside the zoo. When you come out the front gate. You can cross the street and have a picnic lunch like we did. There was plenty of shaded picnic tables. Enough for both classrooms to set and eat. Then the kid played with balls. And did a scavenger hunt in the picnic area. Bonus was that there was a very clean bathroom for boys and girls. And it was just across the street from the picnic area. And these are streets in the Micke Grove area. So the roads were not busy. It was safe for the kids to use the restroom.
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