Animal Day Celebrations

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. I Select dates throughout 2024

Free with Zoo admission I Free for members

Celebrate the animals who call the Detroit Zoo home!

Have you ever wondered what a rhino’s horn is made of or pondered why a group of lions is called a pride?

Satisfy your curiosity when you join us for an upcoming Animal Day Celebration! Throughout the year, the Detroit Zoo will be highlighting a featured animal or topic every month for an in-person celebration. Free with admission, you can learn about your favorite animals directly from our animal care specialists, partake in hands-on activities and leave with an exclusive animal day passport card. Attend each event to collect them all!

  • Zookeeper chats
  • “Ed-zoo-cation” stations
  • Wildlife Adventure Stories
  • And much more!

2024 Animal Day Celebrations Schedule:

Saturday, April 20: Earth Day
Saturday, May 25: World Turtle Day
Saturday, June 22: World Giraffe Day
Saturday, July 13: World Chimpanzee Day
Saturday, Aug. 10: World Lion Day
Saturday, Sept. 21: World Rhino Day
Saturday, Oct. 12: World Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, Nov. 2: National Bison Day
Saturday, Dec. 7: World Wildlife Conservation Day

How do Animal Day Celebrations support the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) mission?

By attending events hosted by the Detroit Zoo, you are directly supporting the DZS mission of creating meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. Your Zoo admission also provides vital support so that DZS can continue to demonstrate leadership in animal welfare, conservation, education and environmental sustainability.