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We always have fun and exciting things to share with you. Please check back often for exhibit information and openings, event details, special Air Zoo visitors, educationand program announcements and soooo much more!

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Category: Volunteer

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019

The Story of our FM-2 Wildcat

IT WAS A COLD DAY OVER LAKE MICHIGAN On December 28, 1944, it was just 15 degrees in Michigan when the FM-2 Wildcat fighter plane that currently calls the Air Zoo’s East Campus Restoration Center home crashed into the icy waters of Lake Michigan. One of the US Navy’s most successful fighters in early WWII, this particular Wildcat was being used to train pilots for aircraft carrier landing and takeoff over Lake Michigan. After completing two take offs and landings that fateful day,... Read More

Posted by Abby Sample at Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019

restoration recovery Flight Discovery Center FDC Volunteer WWII World WarII

Monday, Sep 16, 2019

Historical Society of Michigan recognizes volunteer Don Sanborn with 2019 State History Award

We are excited to announce that long time Air Zoo volunteer and docent, Donald Sanborn, will be honored Friday, September 27, 2019, at the State History Awards Banquet in Ludington, MI. Don will be receiving the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan as part of the 2019 Michigan History Conference. The 2019 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be given to Donald H. Sanborn of Portage for his decades of... Read More

Posted by Nikki Statler at Monday, Sep 16, 2019

Awards Banquet Donald H Sanborn Don Sanborn Historical Society of Michigan Volunteer Docent State History Awards

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Great place! Very interesting educational and informational! Great place to take the whole family as there is something for young children up to adults!

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We took our grown daughters and young grandsons to the Air Zoo. It was very entertaining for all of us. There is so much to see and do. Rides for the whole family!

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