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Welcome Suburban Library Cooperative Member Libraries and Patrons! You can purchase Detroit Zoo tickets and more at the best value available anywhere in minutes. We look forward to seeing you soon at the Zoo!

Hours of Operation

Open Year-Round

(Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day)

January 2 - March 31, 2026: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 1 - August 31, 2026: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 
Discounted Individual Admission-Group
Tickets are valid for general admission during regular Zoo hours only and do not include vouchers for rides or attractions. Tickets do not  entry to Zoo Boo or Wild Lights.

The Detroit Zoo practices dynamic pricing, so date of visit, time of entry, ticket availability, and date of actual ticket purchase are all determining factors in the pricing. Typically, the further in advance you purchase your tickets the better the pricing will be. 

Discount admission to the Zoo ranges from $14 -$21 for General admission /  $12 -$18 for Youth/Senior admission.

Parking not included. Prices and operating schedule are subject to change without notice.

Let's work together. Please be respectful, help each other and help protect the endangered animals.

Offer not valid for special or evening events and cannot be combined with other promotions. Tickets are non-refundable. Limit 6 tickets per order.

General Admission
From $14.00

General admission valid for ages 13-64 yrs.


Youth Admission
From $12.00
Valid for Youth (ages 2 to 12 years of age); Children under 2 are FREE!

Senior Admission
From $12.00
Valid for ages 65+ years.
 
Car / Van Parking
Parking vouchers are only valid for the date/time as shown on your admission ticket.

Parking Voucher
Price: $8.00
This voucher provides pre-paid car/van general parking in one of the designated Zoo parking lots. Valid in 2025 during regular Zoo hours for the date and time shown on your general admission ticket. Parking is available in the surface lots and in the parking structure.