June 17 - 23, 2013
Occasionally, a habitat, attraction or building may be temporarily unavailable to our guests due to construction, maintenance, animal health needs, special events or unforeseen circumstances. This page allows you to learn about which habitats, attractions and concessions are closed and how long they will be out of service. It also keeps you up to date on some exciting projects in progress. We apologize if any of your favorites are unavailable during your planned visit and hope that you will still join us for your dose of Vitamin Z!
Detroit Zoo Hours:
The Detroit Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through Labor Day.
The Gate B Members' Entrance is open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Habitats
Wetlands and Beaver Habitat
The Cotton Family Wetlands – a Michigan ecosystem teeming with native fish, frogs, turtles and birds – features a Boardwalk that allows you to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature in a diverse and beautiful habitat. The Boardwalk opened last summer and traverses through the wetlands on the west side of the National Amphibian Conservation Center. Construction on the Jane and Frank Warchol Beaver Habitat is under way across from the Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat (backing up to the pond), and will include exciting underwater views of beavers. The project is slated for completion in June. During construction, visitor traffic is being diverted onto the new Boardwalk. Enjoy!
Attractions
Giraffe Encounter feedings are cancelled June 19-21 ... we apologize for any inconvenience.
The following paid rides and attractions are open:
• Wild Adventure Zone
o 4-D Theater
o Simulator Ride
• Carousel (weather permitting)
• Giraffe Encounter (Tuesday - Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.)
• Tauber Family Railroad
The following free exhibit is open daily:
• Science On a Sphere
Concessions and Retail
The following food service and retail locations are currently open daily:
• Arctic Café
• Zoofari Market
• American Coney Island
• Carousel Grille
• Carousel Ice Cream
• Sweet Treats
• Dippin' Dots
• Safari Café
• Boardwalk Fries
• Detroit Popcorn
• Arctic Outpost
• Trading Post Gifts
Animal Enrichment Schedule
Monday, June 17, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for eland in the warthog exhibit
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for donkeys at the barn
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for Panamanian golden frogs at the National Amphibian Conservation Center
1:00 p.m. – Keeper talk about training and enrichment in the rainforest at the National Amphibian Conservation Center
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for black iguanas at the Holden Reptile Conservation Center
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for yellow spotted side neck turtles and giant South American turtles at the Holden Reptile Conservation Center
Thursday, June 20, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk at seal overlook in the Arctic Ring of Life
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk at tundra overlook in the Arctic Ring of Life
Friday, June 21, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk at tigers
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk at bush dogs
Saturday, June 22, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for macaws at the Free Flight Aviary
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for vultures next to the camel exhibit
Sunday, June 23, 2013
11:00 a.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk for chimpanzees at the Great Apes of Harambee
1:00 p.m. – Enrichment and keeper talk at lemurs
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