Spooky Spirits

October 4 | 6-10 p.m.

$60 General Admission • $95 VIP • $40 Designated Driver (DD) • $75 DD VIP

You are bone to be wild – so join us and get ready to drink up, witches!

Step into a world of ghoulish enchantment during our spooky season 21+ tasting event and dress to impress in your favorite costume!

 

What Can We Expect at Spooky Spirits?

  • A scary-good selection of themed specialty cocktails, classic spirits, beer, wine, canned cocktails and seltzers
  • A complimentary welcome drink, courtesy of welcome sponsor Griffin Claw Brewing
  • Bone-chilling live entertainment from local band Weekend Comeback
  • A haunted trail full of sights and frights
  • Zookeeper talks led by Detroit Zoo animal care staff
  • A connection station to immerse guests into our mission
  • Themed photo opportunities to capture the perfect picture!

 
To support the highest level of well-being, animals living at the Detroit Zoo choose where to spend time within their habitats. This includes both their indoor and outdoor living spaces, as well as parts of their habitats that are hidden from public view. While habitats will be open for this event, animals may choose to be out of sight. We appreciate your understanding and support of our goal to provide the best possible care for the animals who call the Detroit Zoo home. 

Spooky Spirits Ticket Options

General Admission

$60

  • Tickets includes:
  • Admission to the Zoo
  • Six 5 oz. beer tastings (food available for purchase)
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COMING SOON

General Admission
Designated Driver

$35

  • Tickets includes:
  • Admission to the Zoo
  • Unlimited soft drinks at select locations
  • Unlimited access to the non-alcoholic tasting selections

COMING SOON

VIP Admission

$95

  • Tickets includes:
  • All features of the general admission ticket
  • Access to the VIP lounge (located in the Main Picnic Grove) and its exclusive food options
  • Two additional beer tastings
  • A commemorative gift


COMING SOON

VIP Admission
Designated Driver

$75

  • Tickets includes:
  • All the same features as the DD ticket
  • Access to the VIP lounge (located in the Main Picnic Grove) and its exclusive food options
  • A commemorative gift


COMING SOON


DD VIP ticketholders are not permitted to consume alcohol at the event.
All attendees must be 21 or older; photo ID is required. Parking is $8 per vehicle for all attendees.
 

Costume Guidelines: 

We encourage you to have fun and get creative with your costumes when attending Spooky Spirits at the Detroit Zoo. Costumes worn during these events, however, should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally harm another Guest. In addition, balloons of any kind, as well as sports balls, bouncy balls or other similar types of balls are not allowed on Zoo grounds.

How Does Spooky Spirits Support the DZS Mission?

By attending events hosted by the Detroit Zoo, you are directly supporting the DZS mission of creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. Your event admission provides support so that DZS can continue to demonstrate extraordinary leadership in conservation, animal welfare, education and environmental sustainability.