Binder Park Zoo

Binder Park Zoo is located in southwest Michigan and home to a diverse array of exotic and native animal species. The natural and spacious habitat design that blends animal habitats into the surrounding landscape is a hallmark of the zoo that opened in 1977 that respects animals and delights guests. Delivering the message of conservation through engaging programs and fun experiences lies at the heart of the zoo’s mission to Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. The Binda Conservation Carousel, vintage Z.O. & O. miniature train and trip to the 50-acre Wild Africa exhibit aboard the Wilderness Tram are but several zoo adventures that entertain while making meaningful connections to nature.

Binder Park Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA). The zoo is home to a fascinating collection of exotic and native animal species. Spacious and natural animal habitats that blend into the surrounding landscape is hallmark of the zoo that respects animals and delights guests. Delivering the message of conservation through exciting programs, encounters and experiences lies at the heart of the zoo’s mission to” Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve” as well as its vision of “turning apathy into empathy and compassion into action”.