Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in the cities of Huntington Woods and Royal Oak in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is managed by Detroit Zoological Society. Worth the trip, Ford Field is 11 mi off.
A zoo & aquarium inside Huntington Woods
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 31" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Madison Heights is the nearest base
Madison Heights is 3 miles northeast, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1928
Detroit Zoo dates from 1928 and is run by Detroit Zoological Society. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in the cities of Huntington Woods and Royal Oak in the U.S. state of Michigan. Spanning 125 acres (50.6 ha), it is home to more than 2,000 animals and more than 200 different species. The zoo was the first U.S. zoo to feature bar-less habitats, and is regarded as an international leader in animal welfare, conservation and sustainability by the Detroit Zoological Society. The zoo is owned by the City of Detroit and has been operated since its opening by the Detroit Zoological Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 2 animals · 245 species
- Established
- 1928
- Area
- 125 acres
- Run by
- Detroit Zoological Society
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1990)
- Wikipedia readers
- 15K a year
Bases for Detroit Zoo
Rooms are nearest in Detroit (97) and Southfield (33).
- 1Ford Field
- 2Comerica Park
- 3The Henry Ford
- 4Fox Theatre
- 5Detroit Institute of Arts
- 6Hitsville U.S.A.
- 7Lake Saint Clair
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Detroit Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Woods | in town | — | — | 6,274 | $474K | A |
| Detroit | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Southfield | 5 mi west | 10 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Warren | 7 mi east | 10 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Troy | 7 mi north | 10 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
| Dearborn | 12 mi south | 20 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Bloomfield Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 18 17 hotels · 1 campground | 43,904 | $605K | A− |
| Farmington Hills | 11 mi west | 15 min | 22 17 hotels · 4 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 83,291 | $355K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Detroit Zoo
More places people know lie within 34 miles.
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw111 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
211 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
313 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
411 mi TheatreFox Theatre
59 mi MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
69 mi MuseumHitsville U.S.A.
725 mi LakeLake Saint ClairPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hitsville U.S.A.: Blob4000 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by FuriousFreddy at , Public domain · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo
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Asked about Detroit Zoo
Is Detroit Zoo in Huntington Woods?
Yes. It’s inside Huntington Woods, MI.
When is the best time to visit Detroit Zoo?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
What is the closest airport to Detroit Zoo?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Detroit Zoo?
Detroit (7 mi, 97 places to stay), Southfield (5 mi, 33 places to stay) and Warren (7 mi, 34 places to stay).
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