Detroit Zoological Society

The Detroit Zoo is always a fun place for any one of any age to visit over and over again. The animals seem happy and well cared for. The exhibits are easy to follow and informative. We are never disappointed. PROS: Fun and Informative CONS: None Known more

I've been to the San Diego Zoo... The Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, and a few other zoos. Detroit has a decent zoo. The exhibits, animals, and staff are worth the price of admission. Yes, they raised the price again. The rising costs of petroleum make delivering food and equipment to the zoo more expensive. When the owners of our sports clubs raise the price of tickets it is to pay for the athletes who make a living. When the zoo raises its price...it's to feed the animals and pay the staff to take care of them. The Detroit Zoo has made strides in maintaining a healthy environment for our animals. Yes, I was sorry to see our Elephants leave. But they were getting old and it was hard to care for them. They are in a great environment now and living better. The kids still have a great place to go and see all the animals. There are other attractions. The train now costs to ride on it. But that too doesn't run on air. Someone has to maintain it. All in all...a great place to spend the day wi more

This is the nearest zoo to my house, so it's the one I go to. It's not too bad, but I'm kinda sad that the elephants aren't there anymore. The arctic exhibit is really awesome though, and they've revamped some of the other exhibits over the last few years. There's a lot that is different since I was a kid. I took my 21 month old son there last month, and he loved going to the aviary to see the butterflies. That was really the highlight of his day because they fly right around you, they're not on the other side of the glass or something. I just wish their prices were a little lower and that they hadn't started charging to ride the train. more

The detroit Zoo is very beautiful. They have a very large number of animals, most in a natural habitat-type setting. The price of admission is not too high, and their is ample parking. You can get quite close up to the animals. They also have good food at their snack bars and a wide variety of souveneirs. It has very beautiful landscaping as well. more

This is a Sunday tradition for me and my 1 year old son. We visit almost every weekend no matter what the season. Buy an annual pass if you plan to go more than once-- it will pay for itself quickly, especially if you have a family. Things are pretty spread out at this zoo so be prepared to walk if you want to see everything. However, with little ones, you can make a small loop and be in and out in less than an hour. Of course, you can also take the train. more

The Detroit Zoo is a great place to take your family year round. When the weather is warm, get there as soon as they open to take advantage of cooler temperatures and fewer crowds. Plus, the animals are often awake and moving around in the morning. In the winter, enjoy the indoor exhibits like the tropical butterfly garden or the reptile house. And enjoy the fact that you will often have the exhibits to yourself! The 2 playgrounds at the zoo are also noteworthy. There is one for kids under five, and a second one for older children. The one complaint that is often voiced about this zoo is the way that the attractions are so spaced out. Seeing everything does require a lot of walking, so bring your stroller and plan on frequent breaks if you have little ones. more

This zoo isnt bad for being in a michigan climate.I have been to nicer zoos though. Toledo, which isnt more than an hour form this zoo, is much better. It stilll is a nice place to take your kids on a nice day! more

The Detroit zoo is one of the larger zoo's I've been to. It's not the best (Toledo is my favorite), but it still has many beautiful animals on display. It also has a great layout, very detailed yet easy to read signs to guide you to and fro, and some of the best french fries in the world. Yes, this zoo has good food. Come to see the animals, but stay for the food! more

i have to say this zoo was awosome when i was a kid they had a ton of animals. now there isn't hardly any and they keep raising the price which they just did. more

The Detroit zoo in Royal Oaks is the only zoo that metro detroit boasts about. They recently added the polar bear exhibit and it makes the trip worthwhile. They have all different kinds of animals and have different kinds of camps for children in the summer. You can drop off your kid before the camp starts and pick them up after the camp ends. It's a great place for a family outing and you can sign up for annual memberships. more

the zoo is close to just about any city in the detroit metro area. There's something for every one, young and old more

The new polar bear exhibit is fantanstic! Don't for get to ride the train more

What a great place for kids, for solitude, or for romance. The Detroit Zoological Society is a great way to enjoy the zoo year round. You get an unlimited use pass for whatever size family group package you choose. The animal enclosures are very viewer friendly. Make sure you check the feeding schedule and cath the bear feeding. The polar bear disply totally rocks. Watch polar baears from an underwater vantage. The Gardens are exquisite. Don't forgetto ride the train. Pros: animal diversity, good parking, seasonal passes avail Cons: park tram $140.00, better concession, hours of operation more

The best zoo I have visited. It has a lot of attractions for the amount of space alotted. Especially liked the chimpanzees. more

to fly in a tropical setting, on the wings of a gentle butterfly or the rapid movement of the hummingbird, to gaze out at big boys of the Antartica in the world best & largest "cccoold" swimming pool, Delite in the antics of the River Otters, to roam the prairies of Africa in search of the rarest of monkeys, baboons, gorillas. to the Mountains of Siberia, and gaze upon Siberian Tigress and her (3) cubs, or the hot pools of the Snow Monkey...in every nook & cranny, you will find something to delight & amaze every generation...Am proud to be a Detroit Zoological Member for 9 yrs running.... Pros: Cleanliness, Staff very courteous, The wildest & rarest Cons: children control, Lrgr Qty of Popsicles, Senior Citizen transp more

The new exhibit, the Arctic Ring of Life is fabulous. The polar bears have so much room to play, the seals have a great area to swim, it's wonderful. I think what they have given to these animals is a better environment so the animals don't get bored, a chance to have their minds stimulated more so that they're happier. Their new home is something I think this city should be proud of. Pros: The Arctic Ring, Butterfly House more