City of Three Rivers Michigan

The community is continually changing around us and I would like to take a moment and highlight some of the projects taking place. We have been investing in our own community’s infrastructure. Our desire is to see the community continually improve. Businesses have been helping in this effort with their private investments in Three Rivers. [...]

June 2nd Avian Wonders - Denise Heath of Avian Wonders presents a dazzling display of pet exotic birds from all over the world. June 9th Backyard with the Burpee Boys - Seth and Cole Burpee, ages 14 and 11, bring you fascinating creatures from our local thickets and ponds. June 16th Water Festival June 23rd All Natural [...]

The zoo will be open: May 12 to June 9 Saturdays 12-5 June 16 to September 2 Saturdays 12-5 and Sundays 12-3 September 8 to October 27 Saturdays 12-5

Santa Claus is Coming to Town, and just in time for Christmas Around Town!! The approximately 40-year old Santa statue, that has been an icon in the City of Three Rivers for many years, was beginning to look his age. The City staff evaluated in-house options for Santa rehabilitation, but budget cuts, time constraints, and [...]

Round up all your little goblins and ghosts, and join us on Monday, October 31, 2011 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for free hotdogs and chips. Dress up and show us your costumes at the Scidmore Park Petting Zoo!  Feed the animals and walk through the barn! Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Please join us in celebrating the Petting Zoo and saying thank you to everyone who has supported us. Saturday, October 8th 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Scidmore Park (corner of W. Michigan Avenue and Spring Street) Free Activities include: Petting Zoo Kalamazoo Nature Center – Birds of Prey presentation Mendon Equestrian Club Pony Rides Games [...]

Scidmore Park Petting Zoo and The Downtown Dog will present The Downtown Dog Show this Saturday, August 6th at 1:00 pm! Registration begins at Noon at the Petting Zoo. Classes will include categories such as Best Trick, Best Singing Voice, and Most Obedient, and prizes will be awarded to the winners! A $6 donation to [...]

Thank You, Three Rivers! Thanks to the generous contributions by our community, the Scidmore Park Petting Zoo will be open Saturday Noon to 5 pm and Sunday Noon to 3 pm  through Labor Day weekend. The hours after Labor Day weekend remain the same as previously posted: Saturday only Noon to 5 pm Labor Day [...]

Scidmore Park Petting Zoo will feature Michigan Reptiles and Amphibians on Saturday, July 23rd at 1:00 p.m.

Cranwell’s Horned Frog, aslo known as the Pacman Frog, is a terrestrial frog from Argentina. Though generally inactive, they are aggressive eaters and are capable of leaping several body lengths in order to capture prey. They are carnivorous, feeding mostly on insects and animals similar in size them themselves. Our Eddie is 4 years old. [...]