{"id":86,"date":"2018-04-10T14:49:55","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T14:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/boulderridgewap.com\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:43:58","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/boulderridgewap.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dave and Dawn<\/h1><\/div>[vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529332455120{margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]For the past 20 years, Dave and Dawn Hoekstra have cultivated a passion for exotic animals. Starting as a small hobby farm, Dave and Dawn raised white-tailed deer and elk before branching out into bigger game like buffalo. As their enthusiasm grew so did their collection, and the couple eventually realized their desire to share their love for these animals with the public.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529332475414{margin-bottom: 0.9rem !important;}”]

Mission Statement<\/h1><\/div>[vc_empty_space alter_height=”small” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529332455120{margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]It is our interest to provide a Wild Animal Park that benefits the surrounding community as a recreational wildlife conservation center, and also to provide the highest quality of life for the animals in our care and to help protect they’re species from the possibility of extinction.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529332475414{margin-bottom: 0.9rem !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space height=”0″ alter_height=”none” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529332636806{margin-bottom: -0.7rem !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”2062″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column icons_position=”left”][vc_empty_space alter_height=”medium” hide_on_wide=”” hide_on_desktop=”” hide_on_notebook=”” hide_on_tablet=”” hide_on_mobile=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” hide_bg_image_on_tablet=”” hide_bg_image_on_mobile=”” css=”.vc_custom_1529310118652{background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”row-with-padding”][vc_column icons_position=”left”]
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We provide the finest care to the animals in our Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park and redouble our efforts to protect wildlife around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Visitors\u2019 Reviews<\/h1>
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I was skeptical, but I was shown today how amazing this place truly is. Arrived at 12:30pm and there were about 35 cars in the lot. However it seemed like far fewer people than the amount of vehicles probably due to how large the place is. Everything is in good repair. Animals are amazing. Aviary was my favorite. Had a blast spending 3 hours here looking at everything. Staff was helpful and kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t

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This zoo keeps getting better with new animals, exhibits, playgrounds, and even a train ride (fee). There’s a food court and options to feed the animals\u2014definitely worth a full day of fun and a membership if you’re local.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t

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Visited in July and had a great time. They had animals our local zoo doesn\u2019t, like giraffes, zebras, rhinos, a sloth, and a penguin up close, plus a gem-mining area that my kids loved. Would definitely go back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t

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Contact Us<\/h1>
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8313 Pratt Lake SE Alto,<\/span>MI 49302<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Call Us<\/span>(616) 868-6711<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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