The Total Experience Pass includes one ticket for Dinosauria, the 4D theater, and your choice of the train or carousel. To purchase your Total Experience Pass, add the quantity needed to your cart. General admission will also be required if you buy a Total Experience Pass for a guest who is not included in a Detroit Zoological Society
Zoological Society of London
The Zoological Society of London is a charity devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It was founded in 1826.
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How much does it cost to go to Detroit Zoo?
The best way to guarantee your Detroit Zoo visit is to book your visit in advance online. A limited number of general admission tickets will also be available at the gate each day with pricing of $15 per child or senior, and $19 per adult.
How long does it take to walk through the Detroit Zoo?
About 3-4 hours if you want to really see EVERYTHING, and have lunch as well! It of course can be longer if you like. over a year ago.
What is an E ticket for the Detroit Zoo?
Welcome to our Detroit Zoo online eTicket store where you can buy discounted admission for your group of 15 or more! You are just a few clicks away from purchasing and printing tickets that will save you time and money for your visit.
Can you bring food into Detroit Zoo?
Yes, you can bring in your own food, non-alcoholic beverages and cooler. Grilling on Zoo grounds is prohibited. We have a large number of picnic tables throughout the Zoo for guest use, some of which are under tents.
How much is parking at the Detroit Zoo?
Free parking/shuttle: All guests, regularly $8 per vehicle.
What is the number one zoo in America?
San Diego Zoo1 – San Diego Zoo, USA Founded in 1916, San Diego Zoo houses more than 3,500 animals across 650 different species and has often been awarded as one of the best zoos in the world. It was also one of the first zoos to have open-air, cageless exhibits and is situated in the beautiful Balboa Park.
Do you have to wear a mask at the Detroit Zoo?
While in the Zoo, you are expected to observe the DZS's safety guidelines that are derived from the CDC, WHO and other experts. They are outlined above and posted throughout the Zoo and include wearing face coverings, following posted routes of circulation, physical distancing and adhering to sanitization requirements.
Do Detroit Zoo tickets expire?
Please print your confirmation receipt at the end of your transaction. Membership Gift Certificates will begin the day that the recipient redeems it and expires one year from that date.
What Zoo is better Detroit or Toledo?
The Toledo Zoo comes in at 11th on our rankings, with the Detroit Zoo right behind them at 12th. This one really does come down to personal preference, and an enjoyable day can be had at either one.
Does the Detroit Zoo close if it rains?
over a year ago. There are a few indoor facilities spread out throughout the Zoo. But everything stays open rain or shine. over a year ago.
Does Detroit Zoo have an aquarium?
Unleash your animal instincts at a Michigan zoo or aquarium. And Michigan's aquariums reveal the wonders beneath the waves. Watch penguins dive in an iceberg-shaped penguinarium-the world's largest-at the Detroit Zoo's Polk penguin Conservation Center.
Can I bring a vape to the Zoo?
Smoking, including e-cigarettes and Vapes, is banned throughout the zoo grounds. If you are a smoker, the good news is that you can have your hand stamped, leave the property for your nicotine fix, and then enter again. No alcohol, drugs, or glass containers may be brought in.
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Feeding opportunities are subject to the giraffes’ appetites, weather and special events. This elevated viewing platform overlooks the giraffe habitat and brings guests to eye level with the tallest creatures at the Zoo. Visitors have the opportunity to feed the giraffes twice daily, weather permitting, from late spring through early fall.
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Make your next special occasion even more memorable with a fanciful celebration at the Detroit Zoo! Your experience will begin with a Docent-led golf cart tour of the Zoo, followed by a tea party complete with delicious crumpet pastries held in the exclusive Nautilus Room in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery.
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How many times have you just missed the perfect shot when trying to photograph one of the animal residents at the Detroit Zoo? Amateur shutterbugs are treated to a 90-minute guided tour of the Zoo with an experienced photographer while learning tips and tricks for capturing perfect photos of the animals.
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Revel in a private, educational, zookeeper-led tour of the Holden Reptile Conservation Center, home to 180 reptiles representing 70 species. You and your guests will learn about the Detroit Zoo’s turtles, snakes and lizards – and witness a python, water monitor or crocodile enjoy a hearty meal. (Not for the faint of heart!)
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Do you want to know how penguins stay warm, eat and play while living in their icy cold habitat? Get up close and personal with them at the Zoo! Under the guidance and supervision of a zookeeper, you will interact with these charming birds in their habitat.
When will the Detroit Zoological Society start accepting digital membership cards?
Please print your confirmation receipt at the end of your transaction and provide a photo ID for entry. Beginning March 1, 2021, the Detroit Zoological Society is excited to introduce digital membership cards as a benefit of your membership! You will no longer receive a physical card.
Is the Detroit Zoo a non-refundable membership?
Please note: purchasing a membership does not guarantee an immediate reservation to visit the Detroit Zoo. Advance reservations are required and subject to availability. Member reservation availability may differ from general public ticket availability. Membership purchases are non-refundable.
MOB SQUAD
The Australian Outback Adventure is home to a mob of kangaroos and their close cousins, red-necked wallabies. Visitors can get face-to-face with the marsupials in this immersive habitat, traveling along a winding path while the animals are free to bound and graze wherever they please.
GALLERY GUIDE
Located in the Detroit Zoo’s oldest building, the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery (WIG) houses the Butterfly Garden, Free-Flight Aviary, a special projection system known as Science On a Sphere, a Partula nodosa snail exhibit and the DZS’s permanent fine art collection.
GREETER
Greeters provide a friendly invitation to guests to enter buildings such as the Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat, the National Amphibian Conservation Center (NACC) and Holden Reptile Conservation Center (HRCC) to help ensure guest safety and a positive visitor experience.
ARCTIC RING OF LIFE GUEST ASSISTANT
The most unique feature of the Arctic Ring of Life (ARL) is the spectacular 70-foot-long Frederick and Barbara Erb Polar Passage, a clear tunnel that winds through a vast underwater marine environment. This 12-foot-wide, 8-foot-tall tunnel takes visitors underneath diving and swimming polar bears.
ZOO AMBASSADOR
In partnership with our guest relations team, Zoo ambassadors are the welcoming presence to guests as they enter and act as roaming information centers. Ambassadors help guests orient themselves with the map, find locations or habitats and answer questions to enhance the visitor experience.
DOCENT
Our most intensive training prepares volunteers to be informal educators and interpreters at animal habitats throughout the Zoo. In addition, they provide tours and assist with various educational programs.
PENGUIN PEOPLE
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is the largest and most extraordinary center for penguins in the world. The facility features a 326,000-gallon, 25-foot-deep aquatic area where visitors can watch as more than 75 penguins of five species explore their habitat and deep-dive.
How often are ZooKeys distributed?
ZooKeys will only be distributed once for all individuals covered on the membership. If you have also added the babysitter option to your membership, the babysitter is eligible to receive a Total Experience wristband.
Where to pick up wristbands at the zoo?
Wristbands must be picked up at the beginning of each Zoo visit at the Membership Services window, box office, the Circle of Wildlife Carousel ticket booth, the Boomerang Train ticket booth, or 4-D Theater ticket booth.
Is Total Experience refundable?
The Total Experience Membership Package option includes: Non-refundable and non-transferable. Discounts do not apply. If you're already a member and would like to add the Total Experience option to your Membership, call us at (216) 635-3329 or visit the Membership Services window during your next visit.
