The Highlands/Mackinaw City
Shuttle Options
2025 Big bear adventures shuttle schedule
Friday – May 16, 2025
Time |
Destination |
| 8:00 pm | Mac City to Highlands (PEOPLE ONLY) |
- This is a PEOPLE & LUGGAGE ONLY ride.
- You must drop your bike at Boyne Highlands before you drop your car in Mackinaw City to take the shuttle.
Saturday – May 17, 2025
Time |
Destination |
| 8:00 am (FILLS UP FAST!) | Mac City to Highlands (BIKES) |
| 8:30 am | Mac City to Highlands (PEOPLE ONLY) |
| 11:00 am (AFTERNOON RIDERS) | The Highlands to Cross Village Gas Station (BIKES) |
| 1:00pm (MORNING RIDERS) | Cross Village Gas Station to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 2:30pm (MORNING RIDERS) | Cross Village Gas Station to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 5:00 pm | Mac City to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 5:30 pm | Mac City to The Highlands (PEOPLE) |
Sunday – May 18, 2025
Time |
Destination |
| 9:30 am | Mac City to Highlands (BIKES) |
| 10:30 am | Mac City to Highlands (BIKES) |
| 11:30 am | Mac City to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 12:30 pm | Mac City to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 1:30 pm | Mac City to The Highlands (BIKES) |
| 2:30 pm | Mac City to The Highlands (BIKES) |
Big Bear Adventures, Inc. has been the official Zoo-De-Mack transportation since 1992. They offer convenient options to get riders, their bikes and their luggage to their cars for a small fee and accept payment by credit card over the phone. They will also take reservations during registration on Friday night in the lobby of the Zoo Bar and Saturday morning under the tent in the ski area parking lot (payment by cash and check only). Space is limited on all shuttles and therefore should be reserved in advance. While shuttles are not required for the ZDM, they can easily transport you (and your bike!) back to The Highlands after the ride.
Early Bird Saver: Before May 5, 2025
Regular Price: May 5 – Weekend of ZDM
Walk-On: Small Surcharge. Space may not be available.
BOOK YOUR 2025 SHUTTLE TICKET!
RESERVE EARLY – THEY SELL OUT QUICKLY!
For additional questions and information, or for any miscellaneous transportation needs please call 231.238.8181 or email [email protected]
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.