Summer Extended Hours

Open Late Until 8 p.m.*

We’re staying open late on select Sundays and Wednesdays this summer — giving you extra time to explore Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails, Dinosauria, presented by Michigan First Credit Union, all your favorite animal habitats.

• Extended Sunday Evenings — Explore at your own pace until 8 p.m.
• Wild Summer Nights Wednesdays — Presented by Genisys Credit Union, experience live music in Picnic Grove from 6–7:30 p.m., plus food, drinks, carousel rides, and seasonal entertainment.

After 6 p.m., general admission is half price. Members, as always, receive free admission.

*Frankel Stingray Cove will close at 4:30 p.m., and other select attractions will close at 5 p.m. to support guest safety and the health and well-being of the animals in our care.

Extended Sunday Evenings

End your weekend with a wild adventure. The Zoo is open until 8 p.m. on Sundays in June, giving you extra time to explore, play and connect with your favorite animals.

Extended Sunday Evening Dates:

• June 7
• June 14 (POSTPONED: Baby Shark Mini Shows )
• June 21
• June 28

Wild Summer Nights

Wild Summer Nights, presented by Genisys Credit Union, is the Detroit Zoo’s Wednesday night live music event series featuring concerts, extended evening Zoo access and seasonal entertainment.

Enjoy live music in Picnic Grove from 6 - 7:30 p.m., outdoor habitats during cooler evening hours, food and drinks, carousel rides and more.

Wild Summer Nights Dates:

• June 3 – Fairytale Entertainment (Kids DJ)
• June 10 – Steve Somers Band (Blues)
• June 24 – Olivia Van Goor (Jazz)
• July 1 – Enchanted Princess Party (Kids/Princesses)
• July 8 – The Fox & the Fiddle (Folk)
• July 15 – Hot Sun Trio (Latin)
• July 22 – Stereobabe (Punk Rock)
• July 29 – Bernadette Kathryn and the Lonely Days Band (Country)
• Aug. 5 – Your Generation in Concert (Pop/Rock)
• Aug. 12 – Rock N Soul (Motown)
• Aug. 19 – Randy Brock Group (Classic Rock)
• Aug. 26 – Macomb Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)