Michigan is a state located in the Great Lakes and Midwestern regions of the United States. It is bordered by four of the five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie. It is the only U.S. state that consists of two peninsulas, the Upper Peninsula and the Lower Peninsula, which are connected by the Mackinac Bridge. It had a population of 10,077,331 in 2020.

The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is a renowned cultural and botanical institution located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It covers a vast area on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. It is a remarkable cultural institution that seamlessly combines art and nature.

John Ball Zoological Garden is an urban park located on the west side of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The John Ball Zoo is situated on the ravines and bluffs along the west edge of the park.