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Detroit Zoo zoo in Royal Oak, MI🦁 Zoo
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Detroit Zoo

★4.5(25,270)$$4 mi · Royal Oak

The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak is a spectacular 125-acre world-class zoo featuring over 2,400 animals from around the globe. With its award-winning habitats like the Arctic Ring of Life (featuring polar bears and seals swimming overhead), the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, and the Australian Outback Adventure, this zoo offers immersive experiences that educate and delight kids of all ages.

🕑 4-5 hours for a full visit, or 2-3 hours if you're focusing on must-see exhibits only

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