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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-sensory 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.

Step into the shadows and uncover the mysteries that lurk within the Air Zoo! Join the renowned paranormal investigation...
10/13/2026

Step into the shadows and uncover the mysteries that lurk within the Air Zoo! Join the renowned paranormal investigation team, Great Lakes Spirit Seekers, for an evening of spooky discovery. Learn the secrets behind a real “ghost hunt,” then venture into the unknown to experience the paranormal up close.

The greatest biplane ever made?There’s something timeless about the Boeing-Stearman.Built tough for WWII pilot training,...
10/13/2026

The greatest biplane ever made?

There’s something timeless about the Boeing-Stearman.
Built tough for WWII pilot training, thousands of pilots took their first flights in a Stearman, and many still fly today!

Who else is in love with the Stearman? 😍

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in our Missions Theatre for a presentation and Q&A with...
10/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in our Missions Theatre for a presentation and Q&A with SR-71 pilot Jerry Glasser and Pratt & Whitney J58 expert Arnie Gunderson.✈️

The Northrop YRB-49A, a jet-powered prototype heavy bomber, first flew as an evolution of the piston-driven YB-35 flying...
10/12/2026

The Northrop YRB-49A, a jet-powered prototype heavy bomber, first flew as an evolution of the piston-driven YB-35 flying wing.

Though the YRB-49A never entered production, it represented a bold leap in design, combining stealthy flying wing architecture with jet propulsion decades ahead of its time.

Ready for takeoff? ✈️Registration is open for Fantastic Flying.Join us November 4 to build and test paper flying machine...
10/12/2026

Ready for takeoff? ✈️
Registration is open for Fantastic Flying.

Join us November 4 to build and test paper flying machines, compare birds and planes, and roleplay aboard our pop-up plane.

Choose from a 10:30am or 11:45am class.

Register or find out more: airzoo.org/pss

October 11, 1968: Apollo 7 launched as the first successful manned mission of the Apollo program, carrying astronauts Wa...
10/11/2026

October 11, 1968: Apollo 7 launched as the first successful manned mission of the Apollo program, carrying astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn F. Eisele, and Walter Cunningham into Earth orbit.

This critical mission tested the redesigned Apollo Command Module and laid the foundation for future lunar exploration.

Two A-3 Skywarriors in flight by the rock of Gibraltar.Nicknamed the "Whale", the A-3 was the heaviest operational aircr...
10/10/2026

Two A-3 Skywarriors in flight by the rock of Gibraltar.

Nicknamed the "Whale", the A-3 was the heaviest operational aircraft to operate from an aircraft carrier.

October 9, 1999: The legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird made its final flight, closing the book on a career that shatter...
10/09/2026

October 9, 1999: The legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird made its final flight, closing the book on a career that shattered speed and altitude records and redefined reconnaissance aviation. With a top speed over Mach 3 and the ability to fly at 85,000 feet, the SR-71 was a marvel of engineering and pure speed.

Want to see history up close? The only remaining SR-71B, the two-seat trainer version, is on display at the Air Zoo!

Address

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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