Intergenerational Treks

Experience programs for all ages together. Come as a family, come with a friend or just come to get away on your own. Programs are informative and entertaining. Something for everyone.

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Eco Trek
Join us on an Eco Trek around the Zoo to see some of our green practices and habitats. Learn the size of your ecological footprint and what that means to the earth. Find out what you can do at home to make a difference for the animals of the earth. Program cost is $15 for non-member adults, $10 for adult members and $5 for all youth under age 16. Click here for program dates, times and availability.

Rainforest Trek
Come explore the rainforest at the Detroit Zoo! We'll look up, down and all around the different levels of different types of rainforests. Program cost is $15 for non-member adults, $10 for adult members and $5 for all youth under age 16. Click here for program dates, times and availability.

Polar Trek
Join us on a trek to the Polar Regions without leaving the Detroit Zoo! Learn about the animals that inhabit the regions and how they interact with their environments. Program cost is $15 for non-member adults, $10 for adult members and $5 for all youth under age 16. Click here for program dates, times and availability.

Wetland Trek
Look no further than the Detroit Zoo to have a splash of a good time! Come learn about our wetland friends in a fun and interactive way. Program cost is $15 for non-member adults, $10 for adult members and $5 for all youth under age 16. Click here for program dates, times and availability.

Expedition Trek
Register for all of the Treks at once and receive a discounted price. Cost is $50 for adult non-members, $35 for adult members, and $15 per child (member or not). Price includes all four treks; participants must choose one date for each trek to register.

Animals After Dark for Families

Spend the night at the Detroit Zoo! The Animals After Dark Overnight Program provides a unique nature experience as you explore and discover the zoo in a way very different from most visitors' experiences. Look for dates and more information here.

Imaginary Animals

Did you know that beavers were once considered fish? Many of our ancestors' other first encounters with American animals were puzzling. Come hear their stories and meet one of the animals that confused them the most.

Audience	Location	TIME	FEE/MEMBER/MATLS	AVAILABILITY
Families	Belle Isle	Saturday, February 16, 2 p.m.	FREE	YES

Salute to African Americans in Nature

In celebration of Black History Month, the Belle Isle Nature Zoo presents a "Meet and Greet" with African Americans who have chosen wonderful careers in Nature!

Audience	Location	TIME	FEE/MEMBER/MATLS	AVAILABILITY
Families	Belle Isle	Sunday, February 17, 3 p.m.	FREE	YES