Air Zoo

Air Zoo We are a world-renowned, Smithsonian affiliated, aerospace & science experience near Kalamazoo, MI Looking for STEAM education opportunities? We have those too!
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The Air Zoo is a highly charged, multi-sensory aerospace and science experience that goes beyond anything you've ever seen - like no place else on Earth! With over 100 historic and rare aircraft & spacecraft, indoor amusement park-style rides, interactive hands-on exhibits, flight simulators, and movie theater there is truly something here for everyone! With two unique centers, docents and multi-s

ensory exhibits guests can enjoy an entire day exploring. Did you know that the Air Zoo boasts a world-renowned restoration center? Located within the Flight Discovery Center, restoration volunteers are on-site to give guests an up-close and personal look at some incredible aircraft being restored right on the exhibit floor! Fly in aircraft and bi-plane rides are also an exciting activity you will find at the FDC! From onsite field trips and tours, to homeschool programs (in-person and live-virtual), birthday parties and community science events, to class inspired Virtual Learning Labs, there is something to inspire kids of all ages! Online guests should also check out our new Launchpad to Learning center and the exciting new STEAM items in the Air Zoo's Fly Buy Museum Gift Shop. Explore more at airzoo.org.

Gemini 4 launched on June 3, 1965, becoming NASA’s second crewed Gemini mission.Astronauts James McDivitt, who graduated...
06/03/2026

Gemini 4 launched on June 3, 1965, becoming NASA’s second crewed Gemini mission.
Astronauts James McDivitt, who graduated from Kalamazoo Central, and Ed White orbited Earth 66 times over four days.

During the mission, Ed White made history with the first American spacewalk.

On June 3, 1966, Gemini 9A launched from Launch Complex 19 at Cape Canaveral.This mission tested key techniques for futu...
06/03/2026

On June 3, 1966, Gemini 9A launched from Launch Complex 19 at Cape Canaveral.
This mission tested key techniques for future Apollo flights, including rendezvous and docking in space.

This weekend, June 6th and 7th, don't just look at history... fly in it.The UH-1 Huey "Greyhound" will be back at the Ai...
06/02/2026

This weekend, June 6th and 7th, don't just look at history... fly in it.
The UH-1 Huey "Greyhound" will be back at the Air Zoo offering unforgettable rides.

Learn more here: https://www.airzoo.org/visiting-aircraft

On June 2, 1958, the Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III took to the skies for the first time.Designed as the next step after the...
06/02/2026

On June 2, 1958, the Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III took to the skies for the first time.

Designed as the next step after the F-8 Crusader, it went head-to-head with the F-4 Phantom II.
Only five were built before the program was cancelled.

Pictured: An XF8U-3 in flight and the Air Zoo’s F-8 Crusader.

The SR-71B during its 1000th sortie 😍See this legendary aircraft at the Air Zoo!
06/01/2026

The SR-71B during its 1000th sortie 😍

See this legendary aircraft at the Air Zoo!

🚁 The legendary UH-1 Huey helicopter will be touching down right here at the Air Zoo.Join us next weekend, June 6th and ...
05/31/2026

🚁 The legendary UH-1 Huey helicopter will be touching down right here at the Air Zoo.

Join us next weekend, June 6th and 7th, to see this icon of aviation history up close and even take a ride!

Start planning your visit now: airzoo.org/visiting-aircraft

The Northrop YA-9, a prototype attack aircraft that was passed over for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.The type made it's firs...
05/30/2026

The Northrop YA-9, a prototype attack aircraft that was passed over for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

The type made it's first flight on May 30th 1972.

Aircrew walk under the nose of a Short Stirling Mark I, a British four-engined heavy bomber.
05/30/2026

Aircrew walk under the nose of a Short Stirling Mark I, a British four-engined heavy bomber.

The F4U Corsair first flew on May 29, 1940.You can see a Goodyear manufactured variant, an FG-1D on display at the Air Z...
05/29/2026

The F4U Corsair first flew on May 29, 1940.

You can see a Goodyear manufactured variant, an FG-1D on display at the Air Zoo!

The F9C-2 Sparrowhawk fighter, piloted by Lieutenant D. Ward Harrigan, USN. Shown hanging from the trapeze of the airshi...
05/28/2026

The F9C-2 Sparrowhawk fighter, piloted by Lieutenant D. Ward Harrigan, USN. Shown hanging from the trapeze of the airship USS Macon. - 1933

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6151 Portage Road
Portage, MI
49002

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+18665247966

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