This year was my frist time visiting, and it was just amazing my kids loved it. They had many animals to see and not at all boring. We went when the zoo hosted a Halloween event and it was $9 per person adult/child, and 2 under free.. Would definitely return next year to visit
We went on closing day, a Saturday, while they were doing their Halloween celebration so it was very busy. But we loved it. My baby loved petting and feeding the animals with carrots we bought at Boulder Ridge. We will definitely go back next year!
This is the best zoo ever, it has many animals that other zoo's do not have. This zoo has exhibits where you can pet and feed animals that you would not be able to at other zoo's. My favorite part about this zoo is the bird exhibit, you can stand in. The bird exhibit and hold a popsicle stick with bird food on it and the birds will fly up and sit on your had and eat it. This zoo is amazing! I was very pleased with my visit.😁
This place is great! Plenty of really cool animals and it's all for a good cause. These animals are rescued and bred for repopulating. It's a great little gem. I've lived in the area my whole life and never knew about this place. You get right up close to most of the animals and the kids will love it.
Boulder Ridge is known as one of the hidden gems of West Michigan for a reason. From small spiders, frogs, monkeys, and baby alligators, to large snakes, ostriches, adult alligators and giraffes! Walk into the screened in area with inquisitive birds, it's an experience you won't forget, same goes for the safari themed bus tour. There really is something for everyone here! Feed the animals for a minimal charge its worth it! Parking might be challenging, but don't let the crowded parking discourage you. The grounds feature some rides, plenty of tables under covered spaces for a picnic lunch, and is nicely spaced out and easy to come back to animal exhibits that might have been too busy at the time. Boulder Ridge is ultimately a place to enjoy with your family, and appreciate nature from all over the world.
I really liked that you can get so close to the animals! A lot of different animals and the Safari ride was very educational. There were a lot of cute baby animals!
I thought some of the enclosures were a little small. You have to pay for food to feed the animals, but you can feed a lot of different animals with it.
Overall, very educational, clean, and fun.
This is a nice place to spend some time with the family. You can bring in your own food and beverages which is awesome! They have a "safari" tour bus that takes you around to see a lot of the animals. The kids can feed giraffes, camels, kangaroos, etc and there is a really cool bird cage where the birds will land on you to eat from a sick you hold with bird seed on it. If you're interested in this place I would definitely recommend checking it out.
Althoug the facility itself is clean, the enclosures are very small for some of the animals. If animal quality of life is important to you, this might not be your cup of tea. During the animal encounter a 6-month old kangaroo was brought out and all the children were allowed to touch it. I asked where the mother was and the employee said with the adult kangaroos. I asked if they separated the Joey from it's mom and she replied they did. This is not acceptable to me.
Loved loved loved this little zoo. It's great for younger children who have short attention spans. I took my son and nephew who are both 2 years old and they loved feeding and petting the animals. We will definitely be going back. *****Bring cash to buy food to feed the animsls.*****
Kids really liked this zoo. The best part was the feeding. You can purchase carrot sticks and lettuce and hand feed giraffes, camels, goats, and a few others. But bring cash! They take credit cards for admission but cash only at the feeding station. ($3 for a cup of carrots, $1 per lettuce leaf) You are not allowed to bring your own food in to feed the animals.
Excellent laid back zoo experience. Not as hectic as other zoos. The staff is great and prices are affordable. Doesn't feel like a resort experience, no pushy people asking you to spend more money on experiences every turn. There's no food or concessions, but you'll hardly notice. We've done the bus ride experience several times and it's fun every time!
This is a great place to take the family. It is a very well done private zoo. It's got plenty of animals to see, including giraffes and kangaroos; and the kids will love it. You can feed and/or pet several of the animals too. Also, it's not a huge place, so the whole experience will not wear you out. We get the membership every year. It's a great place to take the family, and they allow outside food, and even have a good-sized picnic area with tables.