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Location
Parking
free parking for members
Visitor tip
Don't miss the penguin exhibit and the underwater polar bear tunnel - these are highlighted as must-see attractions that offer unique viewing experiences not found at typical zoos.
Best time
Visit during off-season times when not everything is available but crowds are significantly smaller. The zoo provides helpful signs indicating which indoor exhibits are open, and volunteers stationed throughout answer questions and share fun facts.
About Detroit Zoo
Popular zoo with acclaimed polar bears. Zoo with mini-railroad is home to global wildlife & offers buzzy polar bear exhibit & picnic area.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Animal Collection
- 2,000+ animals representing 200+ species
- Featured Attraction
- Erb Discovery Trails with aerial climbing and interactive encounters
- Membership Benefit
- Unlimited admission, free parking, pays for itself in 2 visits
What visitors say
We haven't gone to the zoo in the daytime but our daughter who lives in the area hosted Christmas this year and bought tickets for us to attend the nighttime zoo lights and it was so nice! They did a fabulous job of lighting everything…
Had another great trip go the zoo today. Although it's the off season and not everything is available for viewing, we still saw a lot of animals and really appreciated the signs letting us know which indoor exibits were open. We also…
I would have to say that this zoo is one of the best in Michigan, it's like entering a completely different world! This place is absolutely massive, I could come here every week and never get tired of it!! The penguin exibit is…
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Did You Know?
- The Detroit Zoo features an acclaimed polar bear exhibit with an underwater tunnel allowing visitors to observe polar bears swimming overhead
- The Erb Discovery Trails is a seven-acre hands-on adventure area featuring aerial climbing experiences and up-close animal encounters
- Zoo membership pays for itself in just two visits, making it an exceptional value proposition for repeat visitors
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