Summer Yoga at the Zoo

Summer Yoga at the Zoo is a seasonal series of 60-minute, all-levels outdoor yoga classes held near different animal habitats across the Detroit Zoo. Each session is led by a certified instructor and includes a zookeeper chat, complimentary parking and Zoo admission.

Classes run on select Monday mornings from 8 to 9 a.m. and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. in June, July and August 2026.

After each session, a Zoo expert leads a brief conversation about the animals who live near that week's class location — the species, their care and the Zoo's conservation work. It's a few minutes long and consistently the part of the experience people mention first.

Classes move to a covered backup location if there is inclement weather. No sessions are canceled due to rain.

Locations rotate weekly across the Zoo and include areas near the giraffe habitat, flamingo habitat, lion habitat, boardwalk, Arctic Ring of Life and inside Erb Discovery Trails. The Arctic Ring of Life session is the only class held indoors.

None. Classes are designed for all levels, whether you've never touched a mat or you practice daily. Instructors offer modifications throughout the flow.

Your own yoga mat and a reusable water bottle. Dress in layers you can move in — mornings can be cool and evenings can be warm.

All Summer Yoga purchases are final. When purchasing the 5-class pack, you'll select your five preferred sessions at checkout — so have your calendar handy before you buy.