Garlyn Zoological Park
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Naubinway, MI
From collectors
Garlyn Zoo is right on US 2 east of Naubinway which is located about 40 miles west of St. Ignace & I-75 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Signs mark the entrance. This is a fun neat place to visit.
Machine 1 is located inside front entrance door of gift/ ticket shop They even have a container of newer pennies to be used on top of the machine. .Designs are:
1) "Alligator and Tortoise Garlyn Zoo, Naubinway, Michigan."
2) "Black Bear Garlyn Zoo, Naubinway, Michigan."
3) "Ring Tailed Lemur Garlyn Zoo, Naubinway, Michigan."
4) "Michigan's Upper Peninsula." outline of the upper peninsula.
Rear- Garlyn Zoo Naubinway, Michigan with website.
Machine 2: in the reptile house.
1) Gila Monster
2) Sloth
3) African Lion
4) Marmoset Monkey.
Rear- Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park Naubinway, Michigan with website.
7/19: Collector books $4.95. Pennies can also be purchased through their website.
21Oct2021 - RAH - Successful mail off! Super friendly staff and the coins are rolling great!
6/21 The designs on the 2nd machine are: 1) Gila Monster 2) Sloth 3) African Lion 4) Marmoset Monkey The reverse is almost the same as Machine #1. 7/26/24 Cannot verify new information regarding Machine 2 as I did not pay for admission.
Machine 1 is rolling great and is still inside the gift door.
I am not seeing anywhere on their website to purchase pennies anymore. MDB
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 | 4 | Mule |
| Machine 2 | 4 | Mule |
2 photos from collectors
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