Royal Oak, MI, USA
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Celebrate the waters that cover 71 percent of the Earth! We will highlight ocean and water conservation, as well as teach you to keep waterways clean and connect with nature.
Celebrate the animals who call the Detroit Zoo home!
Have you ever wondered why a tiger has its stripes or pondered why snakes have forked tongues? Maybe you’ve been itching to know how wide a gorilla’s arm span is or what a polar bear eats in a day?
Satisfy your curiosity when you join us for an upcoming Animal Day Celebration! Throughout 2023, the Detroit Zoo will be highlighting a featured animal or topic every month for an in-person celebration. Free with admission, you can learn about your favorite animals directly from our animal care specialists, partake in hands-on activities and leave with an exclusive animal day passport card. Attend each event to collect them all!
What can you expect during our 2023 Animal Day Celebrations?
- Habitat chats
- “Ed-zoo-cation” stations
- Wildlife Adventure Stories
- And much more!
