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36th Annual Zoo-de-Mack
Weekend of May 15-16-17, 2026
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/
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 2026 ZDM registration does *NOT* include a ferry ticket. With the sale of our long-time partner Star Line/Mackinac Island Ferry Company (Now back to the original name Arnold Transit) our group rates from previous years more than doubled in 2026. For that reason, we are unable to include the ferry ticket to the island as part of the registration package. The good news is Zoo-de-Mack has secured group pricing for participants ($28 vs $34-$36) and made it convenient to secure your ferry ticket as an optional add-on. You can easily pick up your ferry ticket when you collect your registration packet!
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
QUESTIONS:
Email: ride@zoo-de-mack.com
Call or TEXT: (248) 543-1000
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