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5 Things to Explore at the Detroit Zoo This Week

Royal Oak Patch will be giving you highlights from the zoo all week. Today's installment is five paid attractions.

This article was written by Judy Davids.

With the first day of school just around the corner, how will you spend the last few weeks of summer vacation? 

If you are looking for something to do, how about a trip to the Detroit Zoo? Situated on 125 acres right here in our own backyard, did you know the zoo is home to more than 3,300 animals of 280 species?

With summer vacation winding down, Patch explores one of Michigan's most beloved family attractions. 

Today's installment includes five paid attractions.

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1. 4-D Theater

Located in the Wild Adventure Zone, the 126-seat theater delivers a high-definition 3-D viewing experience with a variety of sensory surprises built into the seats and theater environment.

2. Simulator Ride

Also in the Wild Adventure Zone, the 30-seat “you-are-there” experience uses digital sight and sound along with two Gs of motion to create a multisensory virtual reality.

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3. Carousel

Take a ride on the wild side! The 36-foot custom-made, wood-and-brass Carousel has 33 hand-carved, hand-painted animals – many of which can be found at the Detroit Zoo.

4. Giraffe Encounter

An elevated viewing platform overlooking the giraffe habitat brings guests to eye level with the Zoo’s tallest creatures. Visitors can purchase a ticket redeemable for a supervised opportunity to feed the giraffes.

5. Tauber Family Railroad

One of the Zoo’s most popular attractions carries passengers between the Chrysler Main Station, located at the front of the Zoo, and the Africa Station, located in the far northwest corner of the Zoo.

Come back to Patch on Friday for five green initiatives at the Detroit Zoo. 


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