Detroit Tigers Day 2026
April 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate baseball season with PAWS, Rally Cats, real tigers and hands-on education for the whole family. Wear your gear!
A Grand Slam Sunday
Join us for the first-ever Detroit Tigers Day at the Detroit Zoo, a one-day event where baseball’s favorite striped mascot meets the real deal. Rally the whole lineup — grandparents, kiddos, jersey-wearing toddlers and die-hard fans alike — for an experience blending the spirit of Opening Day with the wonder of wildlife.
Plan My Visit
What to Expect
- Tiger enrichment & zookeeper chats at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
- Special appearances from PAWS and the Rally Cats
- A meet-and-greet with a surprise Tigers alumni
- Detroit Zoo raffle table including a family membership + more
- Detroit Tigers raffle table including a kids club membership, signed items + more
- Themed drinks like Big Cat Boba and Tiger Latte Art available for purchase
- Wear Tigers gear & get 10% off merch* at the Detroit Zoo Shop
- An interactive, tiger-themed education station
*Exclusions apply
Itinerary
- 11 a.m. - Event begins, first-come-first-served welcome gift for fans
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - PAWS and Rally Cats in attendance
- 11:30 a.m. - Tiger enrichment & Zookeeper Chat at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
- 12 to 1 p.m. - Tiger’s alumni meet-and-greet
- 1:30 p.m. - Tiger enrichment & Zookeeper Chat at the Devereaux Tiger Forest
- 2 p.m. - Event ends
Snap a Photo
Don’t forget to grab a photo with PAWS and the Rally Cats! Plus, be sure to stop by and see the real tigers who call the Zoo home. Tag your experience on social with #DetroitZooTigersDay.