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Free with Zoo admission I Free for members Discover how you can make a difference for wildlife — one climb at a time. For a limited time, the Detroit Zoo will be home to Wildlife Rescue, a traveling exhibition featuring 12 oversized, climbable sculptures throughout our footprint.
Make your next visit with us truly memorable by planning sufficient time to see, feel and experience the Detroit Zoo with attractions including the 4-D Theater, the Simulator Ride, the Carousel and the Tauber Family Railroad. Learn more about the Giraffe Encounter, Rackham Fountain and our PlayVentures.
The Detroit Zoo is home to animals from A to Z, including anteaters and zebras and hundreds of other species in between. More than 2,000 animals representing more than 200 species of amphibians, mammals, birds and reptiles live in the Zoo’s 125-acres of true-to-life habitats that bring visitors face-to-face with these exotic creatures.
Today’s Hours — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Gates close at 4:30 p.m. The Detroit Zoo is open year round. Schedule. MONTH. HOURS. NOTES. January. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed New Year's Day (Jan. 1).
Spanning 125 acres (50.6 ha), it houses more than 2,000 animals and more than 200 different species. The zoo was the first U.S. zoo to feature bar-less habitats, [7] and is regarded to be an international leader in animal welfare, conservation and sustainability by the Detroit Zoological Society.
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June 7 | 6 to 9 p.m. Sunset at the Zoo: Where Life Connects. June 21 | 7-11 p.m. Summer Sips: Booze Cruise. July 19 | 6-10 p.m. Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. September 8. Spooky Spirits. October 4 | 6-10 p.m.
