Zoo Experiences

Make memories that will last a lifetime with one of our unique animal experiences. Explore our offerings below and contact us at experiences@dzs.org to book an adventure you will never forget!

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Private Photo Safari

All Year Round: Any Day

How many times have you just missed the perfect shot when trying to photograph one of the animal residents at the Detroit Zoo? Amateur shutterbugs are treated to a 90-minute guided tour of the Zoo with an experienced photographer while learning tips and tricks for capturing perfect photos of the animals. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Private Photo Safari dates are subject to availability.

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Breakfast with Your Favorite Animal

All Year Round: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast at the Zoo with the animal habitat of your choosing serving as a unique backdrop. Throughout the 90-minute encounter, you’ll learn details of the animals’ daily lives from the people who take care of them.

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Mingle with the Macaronis

Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays (SOLD OUT)

Want to know how penguins stay warm, eat and play while living in their icy-cold habitat? Get up close and personal with them at the Detroit Zoo! Under the guidance and supervision of a zookeeper, you will be able to interact with these charming birds.

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Breakfast with the Penguins

April thru Oct: Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays

Have you ever wondered what happens at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center before the Zoo opens? Do you have an itch to learn about the tuxedoed birds who call the Detroit Zoo home from the people who take care of them every day?

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