The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI

The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI Reviews


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8450 W. 10 Mile Road • Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-5717 • www.detroitzoo.org



Overall 4 star rating4.20 of 5 (by 15 users)



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The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI Review Summary

Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, reviewers say the Detroit Zoo has "much Improved in the last 40 years."  Parents love taking their kids to the zoo throughout the year to enjoy the many events.  "The zoo is good year round with many activities for the holidays."  Even those without kids are enjoying a relaxing stroll through the zoo every now and then.  A lot of reviewers think the zoo is great, or at least decent, but a few do not think it is up to par.  "If this zoo gets some more exhibits and ups the quality of the food it could really be a wonderful place."  Compare the Detroit Zoo to other US Zoos: Toledo Zoo | San Diego Zoo | Lincoln Park Zoo | Dallas Zoo.
47% of people rated The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI as 5 stars
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27% of people rated The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI as 4 stars
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28% of people rated The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI as 3 stars
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87% 87% of people recommend The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI 13% of people don't recommend The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI 13%
 

The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
Having a membership is great
JAN
23
2008
We got a membership last year and I love to take my daughter.  She is young so does not really appreciate the animals yet, but it is a great place to get out and enjoy the weather when it is nice.  And I am old enough to enjoy the animals--I am impressed with the exhibits and the staff is very helpful. ... review »
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budget conscious, budget-conscious traveler

signingcharity
Royal Oak, MI
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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The Detroit Zoo is much improved!
OCT
11
2007

I have lived in the Detroit area for most of my life and for a good part of that time the Detroit Zoo was always a bit of a joke.  Oh sure, I remember going there when I was a kid and thinking it was all that and a bag of chips.  But that was before I got out in the world and visited some really great...

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Staff
an animal lover, a huge fan of zoos

Buggheart
Detroit Rock City, MI
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The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI Ratings and Reviews

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Much Improved in the last 40 years
an animal lover, budget conscious, budget-conscious traveler

DEC
13
2007

I have been to the Detroit Zoo so many times in my life it is impossible to count.  As a child I remember the zoo as being great, and huge.  It is still great, but it is now much better.  It is cleaner and much more educational than it used to be.  Definately worth going to a minimum of once or more a year.

The penguin house is cool, the picnic area is nice.  The food is a bit expensive, but you can easily carry a picnic lunch, which is what we always do.

 Take a picture of your family by the big fountain.
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5 star rating
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riversongs
Clawson, MI



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our favorite place!
not rich, into trying new things, budget conscious, an animal lover, a huge fan of zoos

MAR
17
2009

The Detroit Zoo is a great place to spend a day. There are many different types of animals there. The habitats are designed to look open (no cages). The zoo is fairly large, good for walkers. During the summer, the gardens are beautiful. The fall is also beautiful there.
Also, peacocks roam the zoo free to go where they want.

By far, the polar bear/arctic circle habitat is the best, it's beautiful! The Outback area is really cool too.

If you live in the area and go more than 1 a year, I highly recommend getting a membership. It includes going in and parking each time you go. You also...

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5 star rating
2009 Writer
crazyeasyjoy
Belleville, MI



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Perfect family day event
budget conscious, practical, married, happy to play with my kids, a protective mom, family traveler, willing to pay for quality, expecting good, fair service

NOV
13
2007
The Detroit Zoo has come along way.  The improvements are well noted.  The zoo is good year round with many activities for the holidays.  Breakfast with Santa, halloween time decorations and activites, the Easter bunny, and many more other activities year round.  The playgrounds are nice for playgroups.  The eating places are priced quite high, but are normal to the movie/amusement park pricings.  I think that consideration should be given to winter transportation, such as trams or even the train being used it could be themed the polar express.  This would be helpful during the colder... review »
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5 star rating
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jellybelly
Novi, MI



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where are all the animals?
seeker of fun and interesting places, into trying new things, experienced parent, a huge fan of zoos, budget conscious, an animal lover, happy to play with my kids, married

NOV
23
2007
I took my children to the Detroit zoo expecting to see animals and was sorely disappointed. They have closed most of the exhibits and a lot of the animals that were still supposed to be on the seen were MIA. I was really disappointed with the cost and quality of the food too. I won't be telling my friends to go there that's for sure. The only good thing was the admission price. I paid $11.00 for myself and I think $6 for the kids, so that is very reasonable for any afternoon activity. I will also say that the facility was very clean and the staff was friendly. If this zoo gets some more exhibits... review »
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3 star rating
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babyitsaboy
Westland, MI



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Definitely competes with the Toledo Zoo!!
budget conscious, seeker of fun and interesting places

DEC
14
2007
When I was a young mom, all the families in our area used to drive to the Toledo Zoo instead of going to Detroit. But in the last 10 or 15 years Detroit has really turned their zoo around and it's become a wonderful place. There is an event every fall called Run Wild For the Detroit Zoo (google it if you're a runner) - it's a great family-friendly event and you get to stay at the zoo for the whole day after the race if you want. The only downside to the zoo in my opinion is that it is a very large, spread-out area, and the exhibits are not close to each other. If you have small kids, you'll definitely... review »
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4 star rating
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Jeanie48130
Dexter, MI



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I was pleasantly surprised
an animal lover, seeker of fun and interesting places, a huge fan of zoos, budget-conscious traveler

DEC
13
2007
I visted the Detroit Zoo for the first time over the summer and I was pleasantly surprised.  I had not heard too many positive things about the zoo in my 3 years since moving to the Detroit area hence my delay in checking it out.  I took my brother and his family and we had a great time.  I love that the zoo is not a large one so seeing everything in a day is very do-able without feeling totally exhausted from lots of walking.  It was very clean, had a good variety of animals, a very knowledable and friendly staff and lots of things to keep a toddler interested as well as adults.
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4 star rating
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Bebo
Clinton Township, MI



D
No Kwame
not rich, like a kid, a huge fan of zoos

SEP
23
2008
The Detroit Zoo - - Royal Oak, MI Review Summary Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, reviewers say the Detroit Zoo has "much Improved in the last 40 years."  Parents love taking their kids to the zoo throughout the year to enjoy the many events.  "The zoo is good year round with many activities for the holidays."  Even those without kids are enjoying a relaxing stroll through the zoo every now and then.  A lot of reviewers think the zoo is great, now thqat Kwame's name is gone - I agree.
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4 star rating
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bleubelle
Warren, MI



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A great family place
a huge fan of zoos, an animal lover, married, practical, seeker of fun and interesting places, budget-conscious traveler

NOV
24
2007
The Zoological Society has really taken over and greatly improved this zoo.  The city had let it lapse in favor of other places and projects, but the society has made some great improvemnets.  They genuinely seem to care about and for the animals.  They offer a lot of family and community involvements and opportunities.  A lot to do for a small amount of money.  They will very soon be competing with other big zoos in the country.
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5 star rating
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mazube
Eastpointe, MI



D
roooooaaaar
an animal lover, frequent diner

NOV
25
2008
The Detroit Zoo is wonderful. As a child I would take the gray hound bus with me girl friends from Try and ride the several miles into Royal Oak to go to the zoo. Back then it was free. The zoo has changed much after all these years but I can honestly say it is a change for the better. I love the monkeys, and the beautiiful bird house. My 90 year old mom loves the penquinarium. And everyone who goes must ride the train.
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5 star rating
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mumski
Ortonville, MI



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Not bad for a zoo in Michigan
an animal lover, budget conscious, seeker of fun and interesting places, into trying new things

NOV
25
2007
I went to the Zoo earlier in the fall. I have been to a number of zoos accross the country and this was not one of the best. Many of the exhbits were far away or the animals were blocked by trees. I only put I would recommend this to a friend because it is the biggest in Michigan. A great zoo is the Lincoln park zoo in Chicago and it is free, ran by all donations!
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3 star rating
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Brenrw213
Flint, MI



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not even an elephant?
not rich, an animal lover, a huge fan of zoos, an online survey taker, a pet owner, a bargain hunter, too busy to make beds

APR
14
2009

We are not big fans of the local Detroit zoo. There arent even elephants anymore?  We have found that we like going to a zoo over near Kalamazoo much more.  Our zoo seems so dirty and spread out.  Not knocking it but just not our favorite.
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3 star rating
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mzdaizie24
warren, MI



D
MEET YOUR BEST FRIEND AT THE ZOO!!!
an animal lover, budget-conscious traveler, practical

FEB
14
2008
The Detroit Zoo is a great way to get some exercise while visiting the Animials that live there. You can ride the train or have a picinic lunch. Become a member of the Zoological Society and you can attend other Zoos as well and as othen as you like!!
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5 star rating
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annabriggs929
Macomb, MI



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Get the membership!
into trying new things, an animal lover, practical, budget conscious, budget-conscious traveler

APR
26
2008
Highly recommend getting the membership if you live in Metro Detriot and have kids.  It pays for it self in a couple uses.  Great place to get some excersize while the kids stay entertained. 
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4 star rating
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hannahsking
Berkley, MI



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