On October 7-8, 14-15 and 20-22 the Detroit Zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., closing early for Zoo Boo. Get your tickets here!

Hours / Schedule

Today’s Hours — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Gates close at 3:30 p.m.

The Detroit Zoo is open year round.


Schedule

MONTH HOURS NOTES
January 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed New Year's Day (Jan. 1).
February 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
March 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Detroit Zoo will be closing at 2 p.m. on March 13 for a Zoo-wide training exercise.
April 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spring/summer hours begin
May 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On June 23, 2023, the Detroit Zoo will be closed for the annual Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser
July 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September  5-30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Detroit Zoo will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 1 – September 4, 2022

October

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall/winter hours begin.
On October 7-8, 14-15 and 20-22 the Detroit Zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., closing early for Zoo Boo.

November 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24)
December 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25)