Call of the Wild Museum

Renee C

2024-04

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William Bundy

2024-04

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Sarah Niles

2023-11

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Lindsey Brayton

2024-04

We were pleasantly surprised. It looks kind of small from the outside but the museum is actually pretty large. We loved the interactive scavenger hunts, animal displays and places where we could listen to the animal sounds. They have some cool interactive kids activities, too. We spent about an hour in the museum and half an hour in the gift shop.

Jordyn Colpitts

2023-05

I had an amazing time at this museum! Wonderful stories, beautiful artwork, incredibly informational, and very engaging. The animal scenes were fascinating and I learned so much about Michigan and its wildlife. I’m looking forward to going back with friends one day; I went on a solo adventure for my first time and had a blast. It was cheap to get in ($7.50 adult) and I stayed about 2 hours to take my time and enjoy… but you could definitely get through the exhibits in 45min-1hr. Overall great experience and would definitely recommend for all ages.I visited in February on a Tuesday around 1pm. I was the only one there when I arrived and the staff was lovely! They were all incredibly nice and helpful.I also wanted to note for parents and individuals in need of assistance that they do offer strollers and wheelchairs for their guests!For children they have a discovery section with interactive, stimulatory actives, a room with a wildlife film playing (& children’s music), and with most animal exhibits they include buttons that will play sound effects! I can’t remember the children’s prices but I know under 5 was free. For locals and local families you can also purchase a yearly pass for like $15!The gift shop was awesome too.I included some photos I took to help with visualization, but if you have the opportunity to go you absolutely should!

Lois Brewer

2023-09

We went for the go karts and had a blast. My grandson didn't have quite as much fun because his cart didn't have enough oomph. The lack of speed took the fun out of it for him. The young man there took time to explain everything to my 11 year old granddaughter. She was terrified but ended up loving it. Overall, it was a good experience. For $8 each, it's cheap fun.

Kathleen Sanders

2023-12

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Tarryn Frank

2023-05

Great family place. The staff was so sweet and helpful. I have 4 little girls and this place was truly an adventure for them. They loved the scavenger hunt. But seeing the animals and listening to how they sound was their favorite thing. We will definitely be back. It was well worth the drive in a snow storm.

Fishin with the Griffins

2024-03

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Christine McMahon

2023-05

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corissa brown

2023-08

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Gregory Reid

2024-02

Took our 1 1/2 year old granddaughter and she loved seeing all the animals. The gift shop was nice and not over priced. The staff was helpful and friendly. It was a nice experience. We bought the year long family pass because we're excited to bring our other grandkids to see the wild life.

Shelby Turner

2023-05

Perfect place to go with kiddos ready to learn! There are many exhibits and they all include information about the animals. There is a gift shop when you first enter the building. We always buy our boots from here, they are real leather and absolutely beautiful. Their fudge is great!! On the side of the building is mini golf as well as go-kart racing! If you are passing through, or even living in Gaylord, this is definitely a nice spot to bring the family. They occasionally have free museum events which is amazing!

Eduardo Figueroa

2024-01

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specialk9

2023-05

We always have a great time when we come to visit Michigan and this is a spot that we hit when we come back up every time. The business is family owned, passed down from generations. The main attraction is the different animal displays throughout the building. There's also a scavenger hunt that you can do as you walk through, which adds a little more fun to the displays. There is a gift shop where you can get clothes, boots and items for your house. You can also buy fudge and it's delicious. We always end up with a pound of fudge before we leave. This is a great place to come at any time of year.

Mike Vandermus

2022-05

Very beat place! Great prices, friendly people, and a fun little day for the kiddos. Huge selection of cowboy boots. Lots of neat things in the gift shop as well. I am excited to come back in the summer and play mini golf and do go carts!

Suzanne Harris

2023-05

The museum is fantastic, with a comprehensive variety of taxidermied native animals set in beautifully painted scenes. There is both audio and visual information including scientific facts and community folklore. You set your own pace, and they offer a scavenger hunt in a couple of difficulty levels to engage all ages. I very much enjoyed the museum. The gift shop was extremely overpriced, running $40+ for t-shirts and over $70 for hooded sweatshirts, but they have a large selection of items to browse and a fudge shop with delicious fudge.

Stephen Shelley

2022-05

Call Of The Wild was a great experience for my son and I! The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The self guided tour of the museum was really fun, and my son had a blast. The gift shop has plenty of stuff for all ages. They gave my son a free sample of the fudge of his choice, which he loved so much! If you're in the area, and have time, this is a great stop with family that is very well priced! My son and I only paid 7.50 total because he's 3, which is a great price! I highly recommend Call Of The Wild!!

edward linden

2021-05

What a great experience! Cool place, man! Very friendly and helpful staff. Free fudge samples and a great gift selection. The museum is really nicely done with cool A/C on an 80 degree day. Take your time to enjoy all of the impressive animal displays. The go-cart track was fun, I lost to my daughters. The mini golf was fun and challenging! Thank you for a fun time.

Nichole Blake

2023-05

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Kevin Behnke

2022-05

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Troi Stapels

2021-05

Fantastic way to spend a few hours if you're going up north. Family friendly, but also great for adults! We will likely visit anytime we're within an hour of this place. The faces of the animals say more than I ever could. The only complaint I could think of is that not enough of the merchandise in the gift shop actually says "Call of the Wild".

Sandra Snow

2021-05

We loved it! They had these easy scavenger hunts to follow along with our walk through the museum. Made it more fun😊 They also had a sale on hoddies for 50% off. Seemed most people were coming in for the fudge or the gift shop. We were the only ones who bought exceptionally priced tickets and walked around the museum. So worth it in my humble opinion.

Leia Diesenroth

2023-12

This is a family favorite and we are regulars. Everyone is so nice and there is a good sense of humor between everyone. I also like how this is a family ran business. The kids working there have a good work ethic and are very polite. Call of the Wild has a nice museum that is comforting and interactive. My family likes the go-karts and once in a while we do putt putt golf there. Also, always fun shopping at the gift shop :) New inventory frequently, really nice finds for gifts and the home.

Jordan Kramarczyk

2021-05

My fiancé and I were so excited to visit this place! Both of our parents growing up have been here as kids and had incredible stories to tell! Our kids loved this place and the scavenger hunt was extremely engaging for them. Whether you're a history buff, animal lover, and/or nature guru lol this place is so worth a mini vacation by itself!

Catherine Clark

2023-12

Great family activity. My kids loved it.

Michigan Mike Up North

2022-05

Staff are excellent. Lots of interesting things to look at. Bigfoot merchandise is different than most have. If you need cowboy boots....you stumbled into the right place!There is a huge variety of fudge here too.

Shannan Waters

2021-05

We love visiting this place at least once a year. A must stop on your way up north. Putt putt golfing and go carts are fun things to do after going through the musuem. And the gift store has great fudge too and lots of things to take home to remember.

Dan Witherell

2023-08

Huge selection of assorted fudge, lots of cool stuff in the gift shop, and the museum is very cool

Yvette Pitawanakwat

2023-06

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