Wild Winter Weekends

Beat the winter blues this season during our Wild Winter Weekends at the Detroit Zoo. Wild Winter is a unique, fun way to experience the magic of the Zoo in winter. Enjoy your favorite habitats indoors and out, along with special activities including children's music, zookeeper talks, crafts, and much more. The Wild Winter festivities will be on select weekends in January, February and March from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wild Winter Carnival
January 9 and 10, 2010
Step right up to the Wild Winter Carnival at the Zoo. Kids are invited to try their luck at carnival games, enjoy live entertainment, have their faces painted and much more!

Wild Winter African Adventure
February 6 and 7, 2010
Celebrate Wild Winter African Adventure in honor of Black History Month. Take an African drum lesson or learn about African animals through storytelling with David Gakure, Kenyan naturalist and Detroit Zoo Education Specialist. Other activities include live entertainment, arts and crafts, games and educational experiences.

Wild Winter Safari Social
March 6 and 7, 2010
Escape the winter "blahs" with hot drinks and cool treats at the Zoo. Ice cream and hot cocoa will be available for purchase at a discount and activities include face painting, arts and crafts, animal enrichment and zookeeper talks. Go on a winter safari through the Zoo on a scavenger hunt and redeem for a prize!