Welcome to the Detroit Zoo

where life connects

Your Adventure Awaits

where life connects

Learn and Explore

where life connects

  • Carousel

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    Carousel

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    Closed for the season

  • Tauber Family Railroad

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    Tauber Family Railroad

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    Closed for the season

  • Australian Outback Adventure

    OPEN
Train   REOPENS END OF MAY    |    Carousel    REOPENS EARLY APRIL    |    Grotto   CLOSED

Today at the Zoo

SCHEDULE

  • 1:30 PMAxolotl – Care Training
  • 1:30 PMGray Wolves Animal Enrichment
  • 2:30 PMRiver Otter Enrichment
  • 3:05 PMSea Otter Enrichment
  • 3:30 PMWolverine Enrichment

Animals

Meet the animals who call the Zoo home

From leaping frogs to roaring lions, more than 2,000 animals representing more than 200 species call the Zoo home.

Animal Well-Being

We use evidence to understand animal needs, continually refining and improving our enriching habitats, nutritious diets and expert care practices to ensure every animal in our care thrives.

Conservation

Our team is engaged in conservation work on all seven continents to protect wild animals and their habitats at home and abroad.

GET INVOLVED

Support Your Zoo

Help us ignite positive change for animals and nature.

Become A Member

Join our flock to unlock unlimited daytime admission, free parking and special perks. Membership pays for itself in just two visits!

Join Now

Give Today

We can’t do it alone. Your support makes a difference in the lives of the animals who call the Zoo home and wild animals across the globe.

Give Now

Volunteer

Show you care by volunteering at the Zoo. With a variety of opportunities and flexible scheduling, you are sure to find your place here.

Volunteer Now

Our Mission

WHAT WE STAND FOR

The Detroit Zoo’s mission is to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive.

Sip on beverages and save wildlife at Summer Sips, presented by KeyBank!
Plus, groups of 4 or more receive $5 off per ticket! 
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Ride on the wild side at Bike Safari
Aug. 1 | 6 - 9 p.m.
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Introducing Discovery Trails
An immersive, 7-acre experience coming to the Detroit Zoo
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