35th Annual Zoo-de-Mack
Weekend of May 16-17-18, 2025
Event Description
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
This is NOT a Race!
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. For full details visit https://zoo-de-mack.com/zoo-de-mack-info/
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
- Annual pre-ride BASH Friday night at the Zoo Bar at The Highlands with live band, games, & swag!
- Saturday's glorious 51-mile ride
- Luggage transportation to Mackinaw City on Saturday
- Box Lunch at the Legs Inn on Saturday in Cross Village (half way stop)
- Post-ride Finish Line Bash on Saturday afternoon at The Crossings in Mackinaw City with live entertainment, cash bar, and food vendors
- Saturday Evening Parties: Mackinac Island Bars, Mackinaw City Bars, Zoo Bar at The Highlands
- Ferry tickets purchased separately
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The 2025 ZDM registration does *NOT* include a ferry ticket. There have been recent ownership changes with Arnold Transit (Formerly Star Line / Mackinac Island Ferry Company). The 2025 Group rates have not been published therefore Zoo-de-Mack is unable to secure tickets. When group rates/discounts are available ZDM will offer the opportunity for those traveling to the island to purchase their tickets at a discounted rate.
WEEKEND SCHEDULES
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION: 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the day lodge (same building as the Zoo Bar)
KICK OFF PARTY: 8:00 pm to 12:30 pm in the Zoo Bar
SATURDAY
REGISTRATION: 7:30 am - 10:30 am in the day lodge (same building as the Zoo Bar)
RIDE STARTS: 7:30 am - 10:30 am at The Highlands in the Ski Area Parking Lot
LUNCH: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm at Legs Inn
POST RIDE PARTY: 12 noon to 5:00 pm at The Crossings in Mackinaw City
SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTIES AT LOCAL BARS IN MACKINAW CITY AND ON MACKINAC ISLAND
REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!
January 1 - April 30 - $65
May 1 - May 11 - $70
Online Registration Ends SUN 5/11/25 at 11:59 pm**
All riders will be on a list at registration/packet pick up
at The Highlands
LATE REGISTRATION
At The Highlands
Fri May 16 & Sat May 17, 2025: $75
QUESTIONS:
Email: ride@zoo-de-mack.com
Call or TEXT: (248) 543-1000
OFFICIAL HASHTAGS:
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ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS
Receipts will be emailed to the purchaser in the purchaser's name. If a purchaser is unable to attend, tickets are transferable.
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