Create a Pocket-Sized Detroit Zoo Keepsake
Our new penny press machines let you turn a simple coin into a Detroit Zoo souvenir featuring your favorite animals and icons. Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, this interactive, all-ages activity adds something special to your Zoo day.
Each press is just $1.01 — cash, coin and card all accepted.
You can get eight collectible designs across two locations:
Polk Penguin Conservation Center (Near Exit Stairs by Elevators and Gift Shop)
- Scarlet ibis
- King penguin
- Panamanian golden frog
- The iconic Detroit Zoo water tower
Ford Education Center Lobby (Near First-Floor Restrooms):
- Polar bear
- Reticulated python
- Chimpanzee and gorilla
- The historic Rackham Fountain