Belle Isle Nature Zoo

Belle Isle Nature Zoo Hours

Open daily 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 362 days a year.  Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.  

Offering family nature programs on the weekend and nature-based (Michigan flora and fauna) education programs to schools and community groups during the week.

Community Groups and School Groups are encouraged to schedule weekday field trips to the Belle Isle Nature Zoo by contacting our staff at (313) 852-4056, ext. 00 or BINZ@detroitzoo.org.

Directions
For directions to the Belle Isle Nature Zoo and to locate the Nature Zoo once on Belle Isle. See Directions

Visit the Deer Encounter
Twenty-five fallow deer that once roamed the island now enjoy a one-acre enclosure and barn at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo. The exhibit is part of a multi-phase project to convert the former nature center on Belle Isle into a Nature Zoo focusing on Michigan wildlife, flora and fauna. See the Complete Story

"Bringing the wilds of Michigan to the heart of Detroit"

As we reflect on our many experiences since the BINZ opened, we are very appreciative to the many guests who have visited and the many partners who assisted us in developing this new facility.

The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan provided funding through its Great Outdoors program to launch initiatives aimed at connecting families to their natural environment while enjoying other benefits including exercise and healthier lifestyles. The Junior League of Detroit has been providing wonderful family programming with a variety of activities including special guest speakers and creative craft activities. The Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority partnership has provided experienced naturalists as well as educational materials and resources.

A variety of programs are offered to the general public during our regular hours and on weekends. We invite school and community groups to contact our staff to discover special programs available by reservation.

Thanks to The Junior League of Detroit, BINZ visitors are able to get an insider’s view of an actual beehive and nose-to-nose with Michigan’s favorite reptile—the turtle—at two of our newest exhibits.

For more information contact BINZ staff by calling (313) 852-4056 ext. 00 or by email: BINZ@detroitzoo.org.