Detroit Zoo — Zoo in Huntington Woods

Detroit Zoo and its collection

Detroit Zoological Society, opened in 1928, is a zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan, United States.

The zoo covers 125 acres and holds over 2,000 animals in more than 200 species. It was the first zoo in the country to use bar-less habitats.

History

The first version opened in 1883 at Michigan and Trumbull Avenues, facing Tiger Stadium. Its stock came from William Cameron Coup's circus, auctioned off after the company went broke in the city. The businessman Luther Beecher paid for the circus animals and put up a building he named the Detroit Zoological Garden.

What the venue says

• Tauber Family Railroad
• butterfly garden and free-flight aviary
• Multiple seasonal concession stands operate throughout the grounds, serving standard park fare like burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, ice cream, and beverages.
• Standard non-member vehicle parking is $8 per car, with oversized vehicle parking available for $12.
• All outdoor pathways across the zoo are fully wheelchair accessible.
• The penguin center provides ramps and elevators, the miniature train accommodates folding wheelchairs, and the carousel features an ADA-compliant peacock chariot.
• Manual wheelchairs and electric conveyance vehicles (ECVs) are available to rent at the front entrance and the Africa train station.