Birthdays

Kids can celebrate with thousands of animals, slither like a snake or glide like a vulture at our playground, and romp around 125 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Every birthday should be this memorable!

Non-Catered Picnics

• $400 Picnic Tent Rental Fee
• Picnic Site: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Reserved tent with picnic tables
• Available May-September
• Reservations must be made a minimum of two weeks in advance and are subject to availability

Admissions

Pre-purchase 20 or more admission tickets:

• General Admission (13-61) – $15
• Youth (2-12) and Seniors (62+) – $13
• Children under 2 are free!
• Parking – Car/Van – $8
• Parking – Bus – $12

Enhance Your Birthday Celebration

• Carousel – $3 per person
• Wagon Rental – $9 per wagon
• Train – $3
• Update Wagon Rental – $10
• Total Experience Package: $15

All food and beverage must be prepared before bringing on-site. Off-site caterers are not permitted on-site. Heating, cooking or grilling is not accepted on-site. Pricing is subject to change.

To schedule your birthday party at the Detroit Zoo, fill out the form below.

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