About Micke Grove Zoo
Micke Grove Zoo offers a calm and engaging environment for young children, making it an ideal choice for families with kids who may feel overwhelmed in larger, busier zoos. The zoo features a variety of animals, a play area, and ample seating, enhancing the overall experience for parents and children alike.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with young children looking for a low-stress outingSchool field trips for younger gradesIdeal for preschool to early elementary school children (ages 3-7)Suitable for school field trips and family outings
Why families love it
- Calm atmosphere suitable for children who get overwhelmed easily
- Engaging animal exhibits that keep kids interested
- Play area with picnic tables for relaxation
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Well-stocked bathrooms
- Small size makes it manageable for young children
Insider tips
- Plan to visit during weekdays or non-peak hours to avoid crowds
- Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden area
- Consider attending special events for added fun and engagement
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during weekends or school holidays when it may be busier
- Some animals appeared less active, suggesting a need for enrichment
- Limited time spent at each animal exhibit may not satisfy all visitors
- Crowds
- Can get busy on weekends and school holidays, so plan visits during quieter times
- Value
- Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids, with parking at $5. This pricing is reasonable for a small zoo experience, offering good value for families compared to larger, more expensive zoos.
- Food
- No specific food and drink rules mentioned, but bringing a picnic is encouraged
- Accessibility
- Facilities appear to be family-friendly but specific accommodations for special needs were not mentioned in reviews
- Safety
- Friendly staff available to assist and ensure a safe environment for children
What parents say
"Such a cute calm zoo/park. I definitely recommend this place if you have kids who get overwhelmed easily. There’s a fair amount of animals to see, a play area for kids, and plenty of seating if you want a quick break. Their bathrooms were well stocked and all the staff we encountered were very friendly. We might do a birthday party here in the spring/summer the atmosphere was great."
a month ago
"Cute little zoo for kids! I have never been here before and I came for a field trip with my daughter's 1st grade class. There were many animals that kept them engaged. Took about an 1 hour for us to view and read about all of the exhibits. They have a nice garden and play area with picnic tables for relaxing as well. Parking is $5, tickets for adults $5 and kids are $3."
a year ago
"If you have children in school who are going to Valley Day here at Mike Grove. Please take the parent workshops. It is so much fun. This fun event is run by volunteers . Parents, teachers, community volunteers. You get to dress up 1800 attire. Most importantly, the excitement you see in your children's face."
7 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
