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

Experience the taste of summer at Summer Sips, presented by KeyBank! Savor specialty cocktails, beer, wine and more as we celebrate the warm weather in style. Guests will also jungle boogie to live entertainment, monkey around with life-sized games and adventure through the Zoo’s 125 acres. This year’s nautical theme is sure to ship you straight to the sea, so sport your favorite boating attire and join the fun!

What can we expect at Summer Sips?

• A selection of themed specialty cocktails, as well as classic spirits
• A complimentary welcome drink, courtesy of welcome sponsor Griffin Claw Brewing
• Live entertainment and life-sized games
• Access to DINOSAURIA, an immersive walk-through experience featuring life-like animatronic dinosaurs sure to send you back in time to a world of prehistoric wonder!
• Music from artists Phoenix Theory and Devyn Mitchell
• Exclusive access to the Zoo’s naturalistic habitats until 8 p.m.
• Habitat chats with Detroit Zoo animal care staff
• A connection station to immerse guests in our mission
• Event-themed photo opportunities

 
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.

All attendees must be 21 or older; photo ID is required. Parking is $8 per vehicle for all attendees.

How does Summer Sips 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.