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.
Beaver
(Castor canadensis)
Three beavers reside at the Detroit Zoo: male Linden and females Eve and Sassafras. As the largest rodent in North America, this species has brown, waterproof coats; webbed hind feet; and broad, scaly tails.
