Saginaw Children's Zoo

4.6(2,625)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2625 reviews (Google rating)Park
Closed · opens 10:00 AM

Quick facts

Saginaw Children's Zoo is a park at 1730 S Washington Ave in Saginaw, MI, open daily from 10:00 AM. Call +1989-759-1408 for details.

Address
1730 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone
+1989-759-1408
Hours today
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About Saginaw Children's Zoo

Saginaw Children's Zoo brings together animal exhibits, gardens and a hand-painted carousel at 1730 S Washington Ave in Saginaw, MI. The zoo features 150 animals and 80 gardens, with interactive exhibits among its main attractions. A petting zoo and a children's play area add to the on-site offerings. Together, these features give the zoo a focus that extends beyond animal exhibits to include garden spaces and activities for children.

The zoo welcomes children and is listed as suitable for kids' birthday outings. Amenities include a café and gift shop, while accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. On Google, the zoo has a 4.6-star rating from 2,625 reviews. For visitors comparing places to spend time with children in Saginaw, MI, its listed features combine animals, interactive exhibits and play facilities in one location.

Known for

  • 150 animals and interactive exhibits
  • 80 gardens
  • Hand-painted carousel
  • Petting zoo and children's play area
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking

Google rating breakdown

2,628 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★1,878
  • 4★511
  • 3★166
  • 2★35
  • 1★38

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • train ride×201
  • carousel×127
  • small zoo×54
  • penguins×33
  • petting zoo×18
  • fossil dig×16
  • kangaroos×7
  • otters×5
  • prairie dogs×4
  • peacocks×3

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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “My husband and I had a nice time at the zoo. I have lived in the area for more than 30 years and this was our first visit to the zoo.”

    — Cindy Morrison, September 27, 2026 · google

  • “I love it here. There's so much to do and so much animals. The workers are so nice.”

    — Samuel Ruiz, September 25, 2026 · google

  • “Amazing! So much to do, so friendly, my kids love this place! The train is their favorite part! They also really like the penguins.”

    — Amy Skiera, September 20, 2026 · google

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Saginaw Children's Zoo — frequently asked

Is Saginaw Children's Zoo open on Mondays?
Yes — Saginaw Children's Zoo is open Monday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is Saginaw Children's Zoo?
Saginaw Children's Zoo is at 1730 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601.
What is the phone number for Saginaw Children's Zoo?
You can reach Saginaw Children's Zoo on +1989-759-1408.

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