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Today's Hours

9 AM - 5 PMLast entry 4:30 PM

Today's Schedule

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Carousel
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Tauber Family Railroad
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Tauber Family Railroad
CLOSED

Reopens End of May
Australian Outback Adventure
OPEN

Train REOPENS END OF MAY | Carousel OPEN

Today at the Zoo

SCHEDULE

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Featured Events

See the Zoo like never before! From family-friendly festivities to adults-only happenings, you’re sure to find the event that’s right for you.

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May 24 - Sep 8

Dragons, faeries and wyverns — oh my! Get ready for an enchanting summer adventure at the Detroit Zoo.

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Jun 12

Explore the Zoo on wheels in this after-hours summer ride for all ages.

Jul 18

Celebrate Michigan summer at the Detroit Zoo.

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Jun 20

You’re invited to the Detroit Zoo’s signature summer fundraiser.

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Sep 7

On your mark. Get set. Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo!

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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

See the Zoo like never before! From family-friendly festivities to adults-only happenings, you’re sure to find the event that’s right for you.

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May 16

Kick off the 2025 After Hours 21+ Event Series with 100+ craft beverages from top Midwest brewers (includes 10 tastings), live music, oversized games and an inside look at the Zoo’s monarch butterfly conservation efforts.

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May 24 - Sep 8

Dragons, faeries and wyverns — oh my! Get ready for an enchanting summer adventure at the Detroit Zoo.

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Jun 12

Explore the Zoo on wheels in this after-hours summer ride for all ages.

Jun 20

You’re invited to the Detroit Zoo’s signature summer fundraiser.

Presented by:

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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.

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How the Detroit Zoological Society supports animals near and far!

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.