Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
Detroit Zoo
Detroit Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Royal Oak, Michigan. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Detroit Zoo
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About this museum
What is Detroit Zoo?
The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Spanning 125 acres (50.6 ha), the zoo houses more than 2,000 animals representing more than 200 species. The zoo was the first in the United States to extensively use barless, naturalistic exhibits, with animals separated from visitors primarily by moats rather than cages.
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Museum details
- Name
- Detroit Zoo
- City
- Royal Oak
- State
- Michigan
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8402600976
- Coordinates
- 42.47540, -83.14873
What kind of museum is Detroit Zoo?
Detroit Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →
Where is Detroit Zoo located?
Detroit Zoo is located in Royal Oak, Michigan at approximately 42.47540, -83.14873. See the map above.
Does Detroit Zoo have a website?
The IMLS record for Detroit Zoo does not list a website.
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