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Visitor tip
Don't miss the 'Mingle with the Macaronis' interactive experience - reviewers highlighted this as an exceptional hands-on encounter that significantly enhanced their visit
Visitor tip
Arrive early to experience the 360-degree 4-D Antarctic entry with projection mapping of iceberg calving, which sets an immersive tone before viewing the penguins
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the volunteer docents stationed throughout the exhibit - visitors noted they provide knowledgeable, friendly guidance that enriches the educational experience significantly
About Polk Penguin Conservation Center
Zoo's contemporary penguin exhibit. Modern, iceberg-inspired building at the Detroit Zoo with 80+ penguins & underwater viewing tunnels.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Polk Penguin Conservation Center with 326,000-gallon aquatic habitat and underwater tunnels
- Experience
- 360-degree 4-D Antarctic entry with polar air blasts, sea mist, and iceberg calving projection
- Award
- 2017 AZA Exhibit Award for excellence in exhibit design
What visitors say
We did the Mingle with the Macaronis and it was the best experience ever!!! I highly recommend it!!
Haven’t beed to Detroit zoo in years. Wow lot of positive changes. Penguins conservation center is a must see.
I love this exhibit at the zoo. The penguins are adorable and fascinating to watch. On my most recent visit the volunteer docent was so lovely. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and really enriched our experience. Don't miss this…
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Did You Know?
- The Polk Penguin Conservation Center features a 326,000-gallon aquatic area with underwater viewing tunnels that allow visitors to observe penguins above, around, and below water with nose-to-beak acrylic tunnel viewing opportunities
- The exhibit uses a 360-degree 4-D Antarctic entry experience with projection mapping that simulates iceberg calving, creating an immersive introduction to the penguin habitat
- The facility houses over 80 penguins in a contemporary, iceberg-inspired building at the Detroit Zoo
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