The Creature Conservancy, located at 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI, is open to the public on weekends from 12 pm to 5 pm. Small private events, private tours, and educational programs are available by advance reservation only. You are welcome to visit the outside area free of charge - donations are encouraged!
Weekend Open Hours
We are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.
The Featured Animal Program changes monthly - come back often!
Unlimited free admission is included with the purchase of an annual membership.
Click on the picture for the program schedule and more information.
We Need Your Help!
These are difficult times for The Creature Conservancy.
Please consider donating whatever you can.
Click on the picture to donate now!
New Hours!
New Schedule!
Admission may be purchased at the door only.
Due to cooler temperatures, the alligator training is suspended for the season.
Spooky Species
Preregistration is Required
Don’t miss out on this spooktacular affair! Join us for our annual Halloween event, where you’ll encounter an array of creepy crawlies and fascinating animals. The fun begins in the building adjacent to the picnic tables for donuts and cider prior to the animal program. Adults may experience the thrill of witnessing the free flight of Egyptian fruit bats each night in the main building.
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First Fridays ~
Open Hours for Adults~
November 1st 7-9pm Adults (18+) $15/person
This is an opportunity for adults to enjoy an Open Hours’ program with more in depth information. The animals are the same as those that will appear for the rest of the month.
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Tickets are purchased at the door. Members are free!
Birthdays & More!
We are excited to offer birthday parties and small celebrations! Currently, parties and small group events are offered on weekends at 11am or 3pm for participants from ages 7 to 107!
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Participants must be at least 10 years old for a full private tour which includes the opportunity to feed a sloth, tortoises, muntjac deer, and the African crested porcupines. Modified private family tours, which do not include animal feeding opportunities, are available for younger families. Click on the picture for more information and to request a tour. Please feel free to call us with questions—734-929-9324.
Private Reptile Tour
Join us for an opportunity to meet members of our reptile family up close! You’ll be able to feed a chameleon, and touch many others such as: a Gila monster, a 13-foot Burmese python, and cane toads. Click on the picture (or, feel free to call us at 734-929-9324) for more information and to request a tour.
All participants must be at least 12 years old.
2024 Memberships
Benefits include unlimited free Open Hours admission, discounts on gift shop purchases and private parties or tours, advance notice for events, and priority registration for summer camps!
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VISITing US
We are located at 4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103. Parking is in the main parking lot, shared with Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital and Creature Comforts Bed & Bath.
We are a smoke and vaping free campus.
Stay tuned for updates - We look forward to seeing you soon!
