Can I bring my dog/pet? For the safety of your pet and our animals,
pets are not allowed on Zoo grounds
(including all parking lots).
Do you have to wear a mask at the Detroit Zoo?
Do I have to wear a face mask when I visit?
Face masks are encouraged indoors
for the well-being of each other, staff and the animals who call the Detroit Zoo home. Face masks are for sale at the Detroit Zoo’s Zoofari Market.
How long does it take to walk through the Detroit Zoo?
Plan on a minimum of
2-3 hours
depending on the ages of accompanying children.
Is Detroit Zoo open during Covid?
Please pay attention to the signs around the Zoo alerting you to any temporary closures as well as all the safety guidelines: EXPERIENCE UPDATES:
Most indoor areas have reopened
. Current exceptions include the Wild Adventure Zone and rhinoceros building.
Can I bring my dog to Waterway point?
The mall’s Pet Path lets shoppers bring their beloved pets on leash from the 24-hour boardwalk or car park to Pet Safari located at Basement 2 for grooming services
. Waterway Point is also a guide-dog friendly mall.
Can dogs go to Cotswold Wildlife park?
Dogs may be brought into the Park provided that they are kept on a lead and under adult control at all times
. Dogs may not be taken indoors or into the Bat Belfry, Reptile House, Children’s Farmyard and any areas with free ranging animals. Please clean up after your dog and ask at the Pay Desk for a poop bag.
Do you see animals at Detroit Zoo Lights?
Ticket Prices
Admission to Wild Lights and Wildlife Photographer of the Year, all-you-can-eat food and dessert at the Polar Patio and hot cocoa in a souvenir cup. Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo is an outdoor event;
there will be no access to animal habitats during your Wild Lights experience
. Know before you go!
Is Detroit Zoo a good Zoo?
Many recent travelers called the Detroit Zoo
one of the city’s best family attractions
. Spread out across 125 acres and boasting more than 2,400 animals, the zoo has a longstanding history in Detroit (it’s been open since 1928).
What is the best time to go to the Detroit Zoo?
The best time to come to the zoo is in
mid-October – April
. The weather is cooler and the animals are more active. School visits are pretty much over, so the week days are less crowded than the weekends, but, I repeat, come early in the morning no matter what day you come.
Can you drink at the Detroit Zoo?
The general rule states that
outside food and beverage are not allowed in the zoo
. One bottle of water per guest which includes commercial or reusable bottles. Baby formulas and food. Baby bottles and drinking cups for toddlers. Box and pouch drinks are permitted once the attached drinking straws are removed.
Can you carry a gun at the Detroit Zoo?
A: Zoos, including the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, are not listed in the statutes as a gun-free zone. Accordingly,
lawful carry of a firearm should be OK
.
Is the penguin house open at the Detroit Zoo?
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is
open as of February 14, 2022
. All guests visiting the Detroit Zoo who are not DZS members are required to purchase tickets in advance.
Do you have to make an appointment to go to the Detroit Zoo?
Detroit Zoological Society members are no longer required to book reservations to visit the Detroit Zoo during daytime hours
. If you would like to purchase or renew a membership, click here.
Is the penguin exhibit open at the Detroit Zoo 2021?
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is
open as of February 14, 2022
. The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is free with Detroit Zoo admission; however, entry to every guest is NOT GUARANTEED.
Does the Detroit Zoo have an aquarium?
Unleash your animal instincts at a Michigan zoo or aquarium.
And Michigan’s aquariums reveal the wonders beneath the waves.
Watch penguins dive in an iceberg-shaped penguinarium-the world’s largest-at the Detroit Zoo’s Polk penguin Conservation Center
.
Are dogs allowed at Safari Park?
Are pets allowed in the parks?
No. Pets, comfort animals, and emotional support animals are not permitted at the Zoo or Safari Park
. Because we house significant populations of rare and endangered species, both the Zoo and the Safari Park are considered to be quarantined facilities.
Can dogs go to Dudley Zoo?
Only assistance/guide dogs are allowed
. over a year ago.
Can dogs go to Longleat Safari Park?
Dogs (including service dogs) are not allowed in the Safari Drive-Through for welfare reasons
. Complimentary kennelling facilities are available but are subject to availability, these are located at the entrance of the Safari Drive-Through. Dogs are not supervised whilst in the kennels and are left at your own risk.
How much does it cost to park at Detroit Zoo?
Parking:
$12 per bus/motor coach
. $8 per car/van.
Is parking free at the Detroit Zoo?
Paid parking in the covered deck for no members and free parking in th deck for members
. Free parking in the lot on the left (West). over a year ago. over a year ago.
What is Polar Patio package at Detroit Zoo?
For those wanting more VIP experience, the “Polar Patio” package, sponsored by KeyBank. The package offers a private dining experience which includes admission to Wild Lights and the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit, all-you-can-eat food and dessert, hot cocoa in a souvenir cup and access to a cash bar.
How many animals are in the Detroit Zoo?
3,300
How is the Detroit Zoo ranked?
The Toledo Zoo comes in at 11th on our rankings, with the Detroit Zoo right behind them at
12th
.
What is the Detroit Zoo known for?
The Detroit Zoo’s 125 acres feature award-winning attractions such as
the National Amphibian Conservation Center, Great Apes of Harambee and Arctic Ring of Life
. The newest attraction – the 33,000-square-foot Polk Penguin Conservation Center – is the largest facility for penguins in the world.
