Anderson & Girls Orchards is a popular destination in Michigan that offers more than just an orchard experience. Visitors often praise the friendly and helpful staff, making every visit welcoming. The orchard features a large area with a variety of exotic animals, including llamas, camels, toucans, owls, and even some cats, which provides a fun and educational experience for children and adults alike. Kids especially enjoy feeding the animals and exploring the farm.
The farm market and gift shop at Anderson’s Orchard sell apples, cider, donuts, jams, jellies, sweets, and clothing, making it a great place to find treasures. Their homemade donuts and fresh cider are highly recommended, and the blueberry glazed donuts are especially famous. Visitors can also enjoy ice cream and food from a small on-site cafe that serves sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, and appetizers, often accompanied by food trucks on weekends.
Throughout the year, the orchard hosts various activities such as hay rides to the pumpkin patch, pony and camel rides, mini train rides, and other fun attractions for children. Weekend events also include feedings of parakeets, guided horse rides, and rides on safari jeeps or mini carousels. The orchard hosts vendor days and often has a variety of animals, including baby kangaroos, camels, and goats, which children love to see.
Though it no longer offers apple picking, Anderson & Girls Orchards remains a great spot for families and anyone looking for a fun, diverse farm experience. It’s well worth the trip for its wide range of activities, friendly atmosphere, and quality food and treats.
This is one amazing place to stop at! The gift shop combined with an ice cream shop was top notch. Of course the animals must be the #1 if I had to prioritize but don’t tell them they must share that sport with that phenomenal gift store.
September 2026
We have made this a family tradition to go before Halloween to get pumpkins. The grandkids and the adults in our family love it here!
September 2026
Loved everything about it! They have a huge gift shop with a variety to choose from. Excellent place for cider and donuts. And loved the huge petting zoo! I would definitely return!!!
