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Admission Membership

On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake

(Sistrurus catenatus)

Eastern massasauga rattlesnakes are Michigan’s only true rattlesnakes. The Detroit Zoological Society has collaborated with partners to monitor a population of massasaugas for more than 10 years. This information helps guide best practices for land management and gauge the overall health of the individuals and the population.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Holden Reptile Conservation Center

Class: Reptiles

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 2 to 3 feet long

Weight: Less than a pound

Median life expectancy: 9 years

Diet: Small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects

Upcoming Events

Detroit Zoo

Eastern Indigo Snakes Feeding

Happens every Thursday at 1:30p.m.