Directions, Parking
and Accommodations
The Detroit Zoo is located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067, at the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road (I-696).
DIRECTIONS
Driving to the Zoo
The Zoo is entered from either Woodward Avenue or 10 Mile Road; just look for the Detroit Zoo Water Tower.
General Admission
- General Admission (13 years - 64)$14 - $27
- Youth (2 years - 12)$12 - $24
- Seniors (65+)$12 - $24
- Active Military with ID$12 - $24
NON-MEMBER PARKING RATES
- Per car/van$8
- Per bus/motor coach$12
MEMBER PARKING RATES
- Per car/vanFREE
Alternate Transportation
Rideshare Options
Let someone else drive you around for a change. Explore rideshare options that get you to the Zoo!
Zoom to the Zoo
When you take SMART bus, you get special perks! Those who Zoom to the Zoo receive
$2 off Zoo admission, a free fountain drink and a free ride home.
Learn More →
Sustainable Transportation
To help electric vehicle (EV) drivers stay powered, we offer free-to-use EV charging ports at the Detroit Zoo. You’ll find these stations in the marked parking spaces dedicated for EVs.
Drop Off & Pick Up Areas
There is a drop-off and pick-up up area in front of the main admission gates. Please follow the signs.
Bus Routes
From the north/south: Take routes 461/462 or 450/460
From the east/west: Take routes 730 or 740 (Sundays only)
Rolling in to the Zoo
We support sustainable travel like biking and offer a variety of safe places for you to park your bike.
HOTELS
Detroit Zoo’s nearby Accommodations.
Whether you’re visiting from out of town or planning a staycation, metro Detroit has a variety of accommodations close by the Zoo.
Hotel Royal Oak
811 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 547-9770
Distance: 1.9 Miles from the Zoo
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Hyatt Place Detroit/Royal Oak
422 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 545-7030
Distance: 2.3 Miles from the Zoo
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
811 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 547-9770
Distance: 4.8 Miles from the Zoo
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Westin Southfield Detroit
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 827-4000
Distance: 5.5 Miles from the Zoo
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Comfort Suites Southfield
24977 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI
(248) 357-9999
Distance: 6 Miles from the Zoo
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Courtyard Detroit Southfield
27027 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48174
(248) 358-1222
Distance: 6.5 Miles from the Zoo
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