If you’re thinking of things to do with the family this summer, you might consider a trip to an animal sanctuary. These are special places where creatures who might have been abused or neglected or are just in need of a home can live out their lives in wide open spaces. Often the public is invited to see for themselves and learn about the environment, how other species live, and how humans can support their survival.

8) Bat Zone at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills
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Some of you I'm sure are fascinating by creepy creatures like these. Visit the Cranbrook Institute of Science's Bat Zone in Bloomfield Hills and you'll get an up-close look at a variety of the winged rodents.
7) Binder Park Zoo, Battle Creek
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This is one of the largest zoos in the state, so you know you'll see a diverse group of animals.
6) Detroit Zoo
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In the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak is where you'll find Michigan's largest zoo... In the works is an expansive new home for our favorite creature - the penguin.
5) Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, Lake Odessa
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This spacious no-kill animal rescue was created in 1999 after the founder's beloved dog, Mackenzie died.

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4) SASHA Farm Animal Sanctuary, Manchester
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The Midwest's largest farm animal sanctuary, this place shelters and nourishes some 200 animals that would otherwise be neglected.
3) Seney National Wildlife Refuge
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This UP wildlife refuge is a great place for bird-watching.
2) Summer Wind Farms Sanctuary, Brown City
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Take a tour of this place, where you can get up close to more than 200 animals and learn about how you can support their survival.
1) Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale
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Come see for yourself one of the last remaining places in the Midwest where moose live in the wild.... Oh yes, and there are wolves, too.

The very best sanctuaries strive to provide the environment needed for each species they house to thrive. Make sure to do your research on their practices and the type of space they provide the animals… And please, don’t forget to tell us which are your favorite places to visit in the comments below!

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