Detroit Zoo

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Top 1% of attractions in Detroit
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“This zoo was one of the first in the country to feature open, natural environments for its animals.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's 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." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Arctic Ring of Life at the Detroit Zoo is the world's largest polar exhibit. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"The bones of an old zoo crumbling in the shadow of a new one. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Many recent travelers called the Detroit Zoo one of the city's best family attractions...boasting more than 2,400 animals, the zoo has a longstanding history in Detroit (it's been open since 1928). " Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review