Tri-County Senior Day

Dates 12/19/2012 - 04/24/2013

Deal Senior citizens residing in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a special day at the Detroit Zoo on Senior Day, Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver... read more

Tri-County Senior Day

Dates 12/19/2012 - 09/04/2013

Deal Senior citizens residing in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a special day at the Detroit Zoo on Senior Day, Wednesday, September 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seniors 62 and older and their... read more

Columbus Day Savings

Dates 12/19/2012 - 10/14/2013

Deal $2 off all full-price admissions on Columbus Day (October 14) with a printable coupon which can be found on the Zoo’s Web site www.detroitzoo.org. ... read more

Veteran's Day Savings

Dates 12/19/2012 - 11/11/2013

Deal Free admission for active and retired military with ID on Veteran's Day (November 11). ... read more

Bunnyville , Detroit Zoo

Dates 03/30/2013 - 03/30/2013

HoursEvent runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

An “egg-stravaganza” of family fun is planned for the Detroit Zoo’s 22nd annual Bunnyville celebration. Bunnyville is filled with treats, crafts, games and live entertainment. Bunnyville ... read more

Earth Day , Detroit Zoo

Dates 04/20/2013 - 04/20/2013

HoursCelebration runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In observance of the global holiday celebrating life on our planet, the Detroit Zoo hosts its annual Earth Day celebration. The Zoo-wide celebration includes earth-friendly crafts, an endangered species ... read more

Mother’s Day Breakfast, Detroit Zoo - Wildlife Interpretive Gallery

Dates 05/12/2013 - 05/12/2013

HoursEvent runs from 8a - 10a

Treat Mom to a delicious breakfast at the Detroit Zoo for Mother’s Day. Breakfast will be held in the Zoo’s Wildlife Interpretive Gallery. Seating is limited and advance reservations are ... read more

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, Detroit Zoo

Dates 05/18/2013 - 05/19/2013

HoursAdoption program runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Detroit Zoo and the Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with several local animal welfare organizations, will host the 21st annual spring Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. The event is the nation’s ... read more

Sunset at the Zoo, Detroit Zoo

Dates 06/14/2013 - 06/14/2013

HoursFundraiser runs from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Detroit Zoological Society’s annual Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser will be held on Friday, June 14. The year’s wildest evening includes a strolling supper, zoo-themed martinis, live entertainment, ... read more

Wild Summer Nights , Detroit Zoo - Main Picnic Grove

Dates 07/03/2013 - 08/28/2013

HoursConcerts (6:30 pm - 8 pm) every Wednesday (July 3 - August 28)

The Detroit Zoo gets even wilder on Wednesday nights during July and August with its annual Wild Summer Nights concert series. Wild Summer Nights features a variety of live music from local bands, including ... read more

Summer Zoomance , Detroit Zoo

Dates 07/11/2013 - 07/11/2013

HoursEvent runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (rain or shine)

Adults are invited to rekindle their childhood love for the Detroit Zoo at an after-hours adults-only (21 years and over) event called Summer Zoomance. Adult beverages and favorite nostalgic foods will ... read more

Wild Beasts, Wild Wine, Detroit Zoo

Dates 07/26/2013 - 07/26/2013

HoursEvent runs from 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Make a toast to wildlife at the Detroit Zoo’s 2nd annual Wild Beasts, Wild Wine. The 21-and-over event will sample wines from local and national wineries and vineyards. Guests will enjoy live music, ... read more

Summer Zoomance, Detroit Zoo

Dates 08/22/2013 - 08/22/2013

HoursEvent runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (rain or shine)

Adults are invited to rekindle their childhood love for the Detroit Zoo at an after-hours adults-only (21 years and over) event called Summer Zoomance. Adult beverages and favorite nostalgic foods will ... read more

Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, Detroit Zoo

Dates 09/15/2013 - 09/15/2013

HoursOnline registration is available at www.detroitzoo.org

Thousands of runners and walkers lace up their running shoes for the annual Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo. The event includes 5K and 10K runs as well as a noncompetitive 1.5-mile Fun Walk. Runners in the ... read more

Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, Detroit Zoo

Dates 09/21/2013 - 09/22/2013

HoursAdoption program runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Detroit Zoo and the Michigan Humane Society, in collaboration with several local animal welfare organizations, will host the annual fall Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo. The event is the nation’s ... read more

Zoo Brew, The Detroit Zoo

Dates 09/27/2013 - 09/27/2013

Hours6 to 10:30pm

21 and over event will feature more than 30 beers from select Michigan craft breweries, live music and food. Advance tickets are $35 ($40 after September 13) ticket packages include Zoo admission, parking ... read more

Fall Festival, The Detroit Zoo

Dates 10/05/2013 - 10/06/2013

Hours10am to 5pm rain or shine

Two-day Festival features live entertainment, Children activities, hayrides and seasonal food. Fall festival is free with regular Zoo admission. There are additional fees for the children's activity areas ... read more

Zoo Boo, The Detroit Zoo

Dates 10/11/2013 - 10/27/2013

HoursOctober 11-13, 18-20 and 25-27

A Merry-Not-Scary celebration features a festively decorated half-mile trick-or-treat trail. Advance tickets can be purchased at Booth One at admission gate or online at www.detroit.org tickets are $8 ... read more

Breakfast With Santa, The Detroit Zoo

Dates 12/07/2013 - 12/21/2013

Hours8am to 10am

A delicious buffet-style waffle breakfast, held on 3 consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 7,14,21 from 8am to 10am. Seating is limited advance reservations are necessary. Call 248 541-5717 and press 9 for ticket ... read more

GreenFest, Detroit Zoo

Dates 04/20/2013 - 04/21/2013

Hours9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GreenFest, a two-day Earth Day event dedicated to celebrating wildlife and educating the community about environmental conservation. Discounted admission of $8 for each guest who turns in a Green Zoo survey, ... read more