ARNOLD TRANSIT (FORMERLY STAR LINE)
Ferry Schedule
NEW FOR 2025
FERRY TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION TICKET!Ferry Tickets are *OPTIONAL* and can added to your order during the ride registration process for the discounted group rates.
2025 ferry schedule announced soon!
In the summer of 2024, Star Line Ferry was acquired and rebranded as Arnold Transit. As of January 2025, Arnold Ferry has increased their prices to $28 per person round trip. Due to this increase, we will NOT be able to include the ferry ticket price into your registration fee. Riders planning to travel to the island will have the opportunity to purchase optional ferry tickets during the ride registration process for the discounted group rates.
Saturday – May 17, 2025
Estimated Based on Previous Years
| 7:30 am | 8:00 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:00 am |
| 9:00 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 9:30 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 9:30 am (Under the Bridge) | 10:15 am |
| 10:00 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 10:45 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 10:45 am | 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 12:00 pm (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 11:45 am (Under the Bridge) | 12:30 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm |
| 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm |
| 10:00 pm (LATE NIGHT) | 10:30 pm (LATE NIGHT) |
| 11:00 pm (LATE NIGHT) | 11:30 pm (LATE NIGHT) |
| 12:00 am (LATE NIGHT) | 12:30 am (LATE NIGHT) |
Sunday – May 18, 2025
Estimated Based on Previous Years
To Island |
To Mackinaw City |
| 7:30 am | 8:00 am |
| 8:30 am | 9:00 am |
| 9:00 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 9:30 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 9:30 am (Under the Bridge) | 10:15 am |
| 10:00 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 10:45 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 10:45 am | 11:15 am |
| 11:15 am (SAT & SUN ONLY) | 12:00 pm (SAT & SUN ONLY) |
| 11:45 am (Under the Bridge) | 12:30 pm |
| 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm |
| 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm |
| 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm |
| 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm |
| 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm (LAST FERRY!) |
Additional Information
Registration
Register online today! Late walk-up registrations are available on-site at the Highlands on Friday, May 16 and Saturday May 17, 2025.
Jerseys
Order your custom jerseys online! These will not be sold at the ride. Choose from long, short, or sleeveless in either men or women's cut.
Hotels
There are many options for hotels. Most riders will either split their nights between The Highlands/Harbor Springs and the Island or book a 2-night stay at our ZDM discounted room block in Mackinaw City with discounted bus transportation ($10) to the Highlands Saturday morning. Book early and save!
Shuttles
There are several options for transportation depending on your ride (full or half) or where you are staying Friday or Saturday nights. Most shuttles are run by Big Bear Adventures.
If you are staying in the Mackinaw City 2-night room block, there are several options for shuttles including a $10pp option to the Highlands Saturday morning.
Ferry Tickets
NEW FOR 2025! Arnold Transit purchased Star Line Ferry in 2024. With this purchase, ferry tickets are NOT included in your registration fee. If you wish to visit Mackinac Island, tickets must be purchased additionally during the ride registration process for the discounted group rates. Ferry tickets will also be available for purchase on-site.
Official T-Shirts & Swag
- The annual Zoo-de-Mack event shirts are ordered during the registration process and are also available on-site.
- Offical ZDM Swag will be offered on-site only and offers specialty ZDM themed hoodies, vets, shirts, hats, tank tops, gators and more!
- Official ZDM jerseys are ordered separately through Peak 1 Sports.
FAQs
The answers to most questions regarding Zoo-de-Mack have been answered on our FAQ page. Please visit this page prior to sending us a message.