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Recreation & Sports > Michigan Animals

Links to Michigan breeders, competition, facilities and resources including horses, rodeo, dressage & equestrian, dogs, trail riding, birding and nature preserves. (zoos can be found under Michigan Festivals, Attractions & Events.

Michigan History: The Detroit Zoo
Polar bears frolicking in a glass tunnel surrounded by 300,000 gallons of crystal-clear water; kangaroos bouncing about in a simulated Australian Outback; or hundreds of amphibians living in the world’s only amphibian conservation center--a place the Wall Street Journal described as "Disneyland for toads." These are some of the experiences visitors can enjoy at the Detroit Zoo.

Photo Friday: Box Turtle by StormchaserMike
Mike says that box turtles are relatively uncommon. The photo is part of his Cass Lake set. Other sets include outside birds and Josephine the Friendly Squirrel. As you might imagine, Mike also has a number of storm photos (and videos on his YouTube channel)

Get Local in June!
Studies show that spending a dollar at a locally owned business returns 80 cents to the community, that in-state travel by Michiganders is a potent economic driver, and that local food can be every bit as good for the environment as organic. I don't know if there are studies about vacations and health, but I do know that your vacation won't take itself!

Lots more articles below or check the links to the right - photo Looking Down at the Michigan Building by SNWEB.ORG

A random featured link...
Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Custom clothing for your special horse! Stretch sleezy hoods, stretch sheets, helmet covers, saddle covers and lots of matching accessories. Over 50 different prints and solid colors to choose from.

Featured Links

Animal Diversity Web from the UM Museum of Zoology
The University of Michigan Museum of Zoology maintains an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology. Contains pictures, sounds and taxonomy for many many Michigan animals. Spectacular! (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Black Star Farms
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of Leelanau wine country offering a luxury B&B Inn, vinifera wines, fruit wines, dessert wines, brandies and grappa, hand-crafted cheese & food products on a equestrian estate of orchards, vineyards and trails. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Bootstrap Analysis
A blog that is large parts natural history and aspects of ecological field work, healthy doses of opinions on current science and environmental issues, some personal items including the obligatory cat blogging, and a little bit of crazy stuff. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Michigan Horse Council
Information on expos, scholarships and trails as well as a newsletter, membership information, links and products for sale. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner
Michigan is host to one mixed breed track and four harness racing tracks, bringing the state a wide spectrum of horse racing excitement. The ORC is mandated to promote the safety, security, growth and integrity of all horse racing in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Northern Michigan Birding
The Northern Michigan Birding Virtual Community is dedicated to the wild birds of Michigan and those who cherish them. Visit for a database of thousands of birding reports. (Alpena, Cheboygan County)
Sleezy Barb Horsewear
Custom clothing for your special horse! Stretch sleezy hoods, stretch sheets, helmet covers, saddle covers and lots of matching accessories. Over 50 different prints and solid colors to choose from. (St Johns, Clinton County)