Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

03/16/2026

Aww we love our MJ so much! Will you come see him this Spring break?!

Repost from

03/10/2026

Waiting for Spring Break be like... Haha also, does anyone know a good nose hair trimmer?

Haha did ya hear?! We will be opening for Spring Break again this year and yes...we will run our 10% off membership deal again! Full details available on our website.

Check it out here:

Well the weather in warming and we decided it’s about time to get outdoors…to get into the wild! We are opening early for Spring Break this year and we are soooo excited! Please help us spread the word 🙂 The details: April 2-4: 10 am - 6pm Closed Easter Sunday April 6-11: 10 am -

03/01/2026

We know Valentine's Day was a few weeks ago but we still wanted to share these photos from our Valentine's celebration here at the zoo! The countdown is on for our early opening! What are you doing for Spring break this year? We will be open here at Boulder Ridge! Dates and hours are available on our website.

02/24/2026

Changes incoming! What could we be up to? You will have to wait until April to find out :)

02/18/2026

🏆 Voting Is OPEN! 🗳️💚

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been nominated in the 2026 GRKIDS Family Choice Awards — and we’d love your vote!

We’re listed in:
• One-of-a-Kind West MI Experience
• Best Place to See Animals
• Parent-Child Dates (Paid)
• Birthday Party Venue
• West MI Experience Gift for Kids

👉 Vote here: https://grkids.com/family-favorites-voting/

🗓 Feb 18 – Mar 4

Every vote means so much to us — thank you for supporting Boulder Ridge! 💚🦛

02/17/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

After a whole lot of votes, comments, and love from our amazing community… our baby pygmy hippo’s official name is…

🦛✨ PEBBLES! ✨🦛

Thank you to everyone who helped us name this sweet girl — we loved reading every suggestion and seeing how excited you are for her and mama Betty. Your support means the world to us and helps us continue caring for our animals every day. 💚

You can meet Pebbles at an Off-season Animal Encounter or when we open in April and keep an eye on our page for more adorable updates as she grows! 🥰

🎉 And the lucky winner of our Boulder Ridge Family Prize Pack is Erin s. Congratulations Erin! We will message you with the details.

02/16/2026

It's MJ's 3rd birthday today! Please join us in wishing Michigan's only Indian Rhino a BIG happy birthday!

We gave him some special treats on his birthday and lets just say...he enjoyed them 🤣

No one told MJ he should not chew with his mouth open or that he shouldn't stuff too much in there!

Have any of you been on one of our Indian Rhino encounters? Hope you had a great time if so! MJ is a real favorite around here :)

02/07/2026

❄️🦏 Snow day treats at Boulder Ridge! 🦏❄️

Our rhinos are loving this cool surprise — snow cones! 😄
Watching them crunch, sniff, and enjoy their icy snacks is the perfect reminder that enrichment time is just as important as playtime.
Who else wishes they had a snow cone right now? 👀🍧
Come see these gentle giants by booking an off-season animal encounter at Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park!

02/04/2026

Nominate Boulder Ridge for the 2026 GRKIDS Family Choice Awards 💚

Hello BR Family! 👋

We’re excited to share that Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been invited to participate in the 2026 GRKIDS Family Choice Awards — a celebration of the places Grand Rapids families truly love.

# # # 🏆 Nominations Are Open — We’d Love Your Support!

Nominations are now open, and if Boulder Ridge has brought your family smiles, memories, or meaningful experiences, we’d be honored to have your nomination.

👉 **Nominate Boulder Ridge here: https://grkids.com/family-favorites-voting

As you go through the list, you’ll see the categories where **Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park** fits — feel free to nominate us in any that apply!

# # # 📅 Important Dates to Know

* Nominations: Jan 29 – Feb 10
* Voting: Feb 18 – Mar 4
* Winners announced: Early May

Thank you for being part of our Boulder Ridge community and for supporting local family experiences. 💚
We’re so grateful for you!

Warmly,
The Boulder Ridge Team

02/03/2026

And you can still vote on our beautiful baby Pygmy Hippo's name on our FB page... Thanks everyone!

PS You can meet this precious baby too; check out our website to book an off-season animal encounter :)