Experts' Choice Award Detroit Zoo
What the experts agree on
Detroit Zoo houses over 2,400 animals in pioneering natural habitats, including the world's largest polar exhibit. A historic 1928 institution and top family destination with standout penguin and tropical bird areas.
“This zoo was one of the first in the country to feature open, natural environments for its animals.”
– Michelin Guide
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 "The Arctic Ring of Life at the Detroit Zoo is the world's largest polar exhibit. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "The bones of an old zoo crumbling in the shadow of a new one. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"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 "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
