Detroit Zoological Institute

Pros: Some great animal displays, good maintenance of grounds
Cons: Confusing layout, poor food service

As I am unable to travel within a ten mile radius of a zoo without visiting it, a visit to the Detroit Zoo was a critical part of my Detroit/Windsor weekend adventure earlier this month. While it has some room for improvement, the Detroit Zoo ...

Pros: great place to see wild animals and learn about conservation. Very educational
Cons: expensive unless you get the yearly membership. Many of the food stands are closed.

I have been going to the Detroit Zoo since I was a young child. I earliest memories are of the chimp shows, where the chimps were dressed up in various clothes, and rode bikes, and did tricks. I got a huge kick out of these shows, as a kid and was very ...

Pros: A great place to take the family all year
Cons: Food prices are high

When I think of the Detroit Zoo I remember things like the chimpanzee show, the zoo’s train ride and cotton candy. It has been long time since I last visited one of Detroit’s greatest landmarks. I must say that I was a little disappointed at first...

Pros: Getting to see the new Arctic Ring of Life with real snow on the ground
Cons: BRRRRR! It was cold

This morning we woke up to 27 degree Michigan winter weather. With the wind chill, it felt like 19 degrees. What better thing to do on a cold winter day than go to the zoo. You probably think that we are crazy and I don't blame you. My husband and I...

Pros: Butterfly Garden, Penguin House, Tigers, Playground
Cons: High admission, pricey food/drink, crowds

As we near the zoo, the kids can always tell when we are almost there by the huge water tower, decorated with some wonderful artwork of animals. Water Tower! Water Tower they yell.

We are frequent visitors to the Detroit Zoo, so we...

Pros: Lots of different types of animals
Cons: The animals are a bit farther away than I would have liked

The odd thing about going to the zoo is that I hardly used to appreciate it when I was younger, but now I can't get enough of such visits. Of course, the zoo is a great place for children, who seem to love to scream out the name of every animal they see ...

Pros: Many fun animals in a beautiful setting, many indoor options
Cons: Expensive, bad food, horrible elevator in the parking structure

I am fortunate enough to live just minutes from the Detroit Zoo. It has been a regular destination for me and my son since he was an infant, one that we never tire of visiting. If you live in or visit the Detroit area with kids, this is a wonderful place ...

Pros: Wild animals in outdoor habitats, wild animals in cages, nice landscaping.
Cons: Wild animals on tethers, wild animals ignoring parents and signs...

As a Northern Michigan resident, I am duty-bound to publicly deride Detroit, and the tourists that it provides. Okay: "Deride, deride, deride."

Now that I've gotten that out of the way...

This May, my wife, two-year-old son and I...

Pros: many wonderful exhibits
Cons: food prices are a bit high

We had a great time at the Detroit Zoo. My favorite part was the aviary where they have hundreds of birds of all kinds, but the kids seemed thrilled with the reptiles. The penguins were awesome too. You can watch them swim around through the glass. The...

Pros: A few high-quality exhibits, beautiful site.
Cons: Slightly expensive, not very interactive.

When my husband told me that we had to go to Detroit while on business, I wasn't thrilled. I was tasked with entertaining our (at the time) 18-month-old son during the day. After searching for age-appropriate tourist destinations, we settled on the ...

Pros: Nice variety of animals and not overly large area wise
Cons: Would be nice if they had some shows featuring certain animals

My family lives near the Detroit Zoo and we spend many weekends visiting the animals. We bought a yearly Family pass which covers our entrance fees and our parking fees (usually $2.00 per car) and we more than get our money's worth each year. The...

Pros: something for everyone
Cons: not enough benches for watching animals

When you go to the zoo you become a kid again.Always rushing up to the animals with smiles and ohh's and aah's at the antics and play of the animals Our zoo I think is one of the best around.The train ride is just as fun now as it was many years ago when...

Pros: Lots of animals, a good variety.
Cons: Don't eat their food, bring a lunch!

I have been to this zoo over and over for 30 plus years. The older I get the more I love it. Why? The wonderful walk, the trees, gardens, sounds and of course the animals. I remember when I used to sit and watch the polar bears and eat lunch. I ...

Pros: Great location,great animal life and displays,great overall enjoyment.
Cons: Pricey tickets and not enough food for the price charged,many food stalls closed.

Detroit Zoo is located on the Woodward Avenue and ten mile road.It can be easily found as there is a huge water tower announcing the name and can be seen from quite a distance. I went with my children after getting the year round pass which came ...

Pros: Large variety of animals, wide pathways.
Cons: Crowds, hiding animals.

I think the Detroit Zoo is a must see when in the area. The Detroit Zoo was one of the first zoos in the US, built on a German concept of zoos without cages. In all of the animal exhibits they are in a mimic of their natural habitat. The Detroit zoo...