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Detroit Zoo vs Campus Martius Park
Both are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Detroit Zoo is preferred by most reviewers compared to Campus Martius Park. Detroit Zoo has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 5 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Detroit Zoo
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8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48215
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Frommer's
"The Detroit Zoo is one of the finest in the nation, with all of the expected animals -- elephants, giraffes, bears, lions, and more."
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Fodor's
"More than 2,800 animals from about 300 species live uncaged in natural habitats at the Highlights include a large penguinarium, a walk-through aviary with tropical birds and plants."
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Lonely Planet
"The Arctic Ring of Life at the Detroit Zoo is the world's largest polar exhibit. "
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This zoo was one of the first in the country to feature open, natural environments for its animals."
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Atlas Obscura
"The bones of an old zoo crumbling in the shadow of a new one. "
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Campus Martius Park
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800 Woodward Avenue, corner of Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
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Lonely Planet
"It's another communal hot spot downtown, with an outdoor ice rink in winter, and eating areas, concerts and films in summer."
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Afar Magazine
"If you’ve never done it before, there is something rather magical about skating outdoors; this rink is especially handsome, with the city skyscrapers rising all around. "
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Afar Magazine
"Campus Martius Park changes with the seasons. Situated in the heart of downtown, it is reminiscent of New York City's Bryant Park."
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