Binder Park Zoo
The Binder Park Zoo is a 433-acre (175 ha) zoo that opened in 1977 near Battle Creek, Michigan, in the United States.
A zoo & aquarium inside Newton Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
Emmett Township is the nearest base
Emmett Township is 3 miles northeast, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1977
Binder Park Zoo dates from 1977. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Newton Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Binder Park Zoo
The Binder Park Zoo is a 433-acre (175 ha) zoo that opened in 1977 near Battle Creek, Michigan, in the United States. Binder Park Zoo is one of the largest zoos in Michigan, and features a large array of animals and plants, including the Wild Africa Exhibit. It includes a train, a tram, a carousel, and ropes course called "Skylark Ridge".
The Binder Park Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 500 animals · 140 species
- Area
- 433 acres
- Established
- 1977
- Wikipedia readers
- 3.3K a year
Where to stay near Binder Park Zoo
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Battle Creek (19) and Emmett Township (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Binder Park Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Township | in town | — | — | 2,800 | $252K | — |
| Battle Creek | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 19 14 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 52,021 | $142K | D− |
| Emmett Township | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 11,712 | $220K | D |
| Kalamazoo | 22 mi west | 35 min | 36 25 hotels · 2 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 72,683 | $179K | D− |
| Marshall | 9 mi east | 15 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 6,800 | $174K | C+ |
| Marshall Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 3 motels | 3,162 | $272K | — |
| Bedford Township | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 9,145 | $142K | — |
| Fredonia Township | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 1,589 | $214K | — |
Day trip from
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Binder Park Zoo
Other well-known places within 68 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw67 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
121 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
57 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
48 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
48 mi MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
210 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
55 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
67 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre DamePhoto credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Binder Park Zoo
Is Binder Park Zoo in Newton Township?
Yes. It’s inside Newton Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Binder Park Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Binder Park Zoo?
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek (AZO), about 20 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near Binder Park Zoo?
Battle Creek (5 mi, 19 places to stay), Emmett Township (3 mi, 11 places to stay) and Kalamazoo (22 mi, 36 places to stay).
Tips from people in Newton Township
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