*Couple of things!* *Map of the Zoo so you can get an idea of where I'm going:* detroitzoo.org/visit/map/ Since I only like to focus on the animal aspects of zoos, if you're a local, comment below what other features the Detroit Zoo offers that weren't included in the video! Turns out, the website doesn't make you click on parking before you can buy a ticket. It's just really buggy and will give you an error message at random times. The Hideout seems to no longer contain sloths, it's fruit bats and rock pythons. Wondering what the first tour will be? This will answer that question: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1W2gtXWvr4R7d34si=lEM-SZto8CV1XCGn
@AzraelThanatos
Жыл бұрын
You ought to do the Bell Isle Aquarium if you're wanting something unique near Detroit for animals...
@phoenix0401
Жыл бұрын
Was this filmed over the summer?
@ZooTours
Жыл бұрын
Two weeks ago!
@phoenix0401
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking of heading up, but if the Arctic tunnel is closed, might do Pittsburgh instead. Thanks for the warning :D
@ZooTours
Жыл бұрын
It's was closed for me in 2018 and now 2023, but open in 2019. I asked a local "what gives?" and they said it was open a few days prior to my 2023 visit. Since there have been no major announcements about the tunnel, it could have been a simple maintenance thing.
@DagwoodDogwoggle
22 күн бұрын
To understand the Detroit Zoo, you have to understand the history of Detroit, it's boom era, and that Royal Oak used to be just that - a massive swath of land full of Oak Trees and few citizens. The city was flush with money, Royal Oak flush with miles of land to sell, and people thought that the United States Automotive boom was never going to end. Today, the zoo struggles but every year a wealthy donor will give enough money to keep it going and improve it. Every decade someone will donate to add a world class exhibit, like the Polar Bear Exhibit and the updated Antarctica Penguin Exhibit. I saw the Polar Bear exhibit when it first opened ... in the Winter ... during a heavy snow year. It's breath taking.
@mrpeddlethesealion
Жыл бұрын
i never expected the Detroit zoo to be soo beautiful thnx for letting me know
@brentmoury6372
Жыл бұрын
As a frequent visitor to this zoo, I'd agree with everything you said. I've never seen the beavers in at least 5 visits that I've looked for them, but I have seen the wolves each time I've been there.
@DetroitNPC_25
Ай бұрын
The only time I have seen the beavers was in a light event at night
@DereksZooVideos0118
Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown of one of my home state zoos! I think what you said at 12:24 is the key to why I'm so fond of the Detroit Zoo. You can't really find a single exhibit that's isn't adequate for its residents. Although as you noted some are almost too good, to the point you never see the animals, like the Aardvark. I'm also pretty sure I've seen the wolves on all of my visits, so I wouldn't consider them a likely no show from my own personal experiences. I did, however, go years without seeing a Polar Bear, until my luck improved more recently. A shame you didn't see the Wolverines, they're my personal favorites at Detroit.
@shaneblackburn8321
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you taking about my Zoo.
@emeraldcrusade5016
Жыл бұрын
My Zoo too.
@phoenix0401
Жыл бұрын
The Penguin exhibit is the most impressive zoo exhibit I’ve ever seen and I can’t imagine it will be topped. My only complaint is how so many of the animals are in back relative to the entrance.
@BabyBoomer71
6 ай бұрын
The Detroit Zoo belongs to the City of Detroit. Due to the loss of homes and populations, the residential taxes have dwindled, causing the zoo to be underfunded. Hopefully some local wealthy benefactor will step forward and gift some funds for a revival. Let's plan to revive the Detroit Zoo! The Metro Detroit area wants our zoo back!❤❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉!
@TakenTook
17 күн бұрын
The Detroit Zoo is actually located in the city of Royal Oak. The property taxes that support the zoo come from cities in Wayne County (including Detroit) Oakland County (including Royal Oak) and nearby Macomb county. Basically the entire Tri-County area in Southeast Michigan contributes to the funding. Loss of jobs and population from the entire area, including the city of Detroit proper, does hurt the overall tax base, though. So the zoo also welcomes private donations
@LongLiveTheLionKing2
Жыл бұрын
Went last week and it was 95 degrees so yes it can get VERY hot in Michigan and Detroit Zoo is natorious for lack of shade so if you're going in May-Early September pack and dress accordingly. We also get alot of Summer Storms so rain gear is paramount
@bern12121
8 күн бұрын
Long time member and supporter of the Detroit zoo. Thank you for featuring us. You got beautiful footage of the wolves. I’ve been lucky over the years to see them very often. Please note the timed ticket was only during the pandemic. No longer need a timed ticket
@calizoos4072
8 күн бұрын
just tried it...... you need a timed ticket
@bern12121
8 күн бұрын
Oh I didn’t realize that still. I’ve been going just using my membership, and walking in. During the pandemic even members needed a timed ticket. I see you get a discount when using the calendar scheduling though. That’s good
@OldCountry
Жыл бұрын
Yes I believe you're correct that Detroit currently has the largest singular Great Ape habitat. That is until 2025 when San Antonio Zoo opens their Gorilla habitat that is claimed to be over 2 acres just for 1 troop of gorillas.
@MichaelRyanMoss
Жыл бұрын
@Zoo Tours I've been growing up visiting the Detroit Zoo with any of my people ever since and I really love visiting there.
@Bulbasaur617
Жыл бұрын
Happy to discover this channel. I love going to zoos and aquariums. It's fantastic to see many different creatures around the world. Not only that, but I do like zoo building games in which I could make my own zoos in them. It's really fun to play. Even if if takes hours to do. Keep up the amazing work on your virtual zoo tours!
@RainbowBoo42
Жыл бұрын
My hometown Zoo I feel so homesick now 🥲
@Jelboo
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you take your time for criticism and focus on some drawbacks. Makes your channel so much more sincere and interesting.
@SantosChronicles
Жыл бұрын
You are the king of Zoo videos. I always tell people about your channel how only do Zoo videos! Zoos are tough to edit so I'm impressed by your voice overs!
@PhillipNeumeier
Жыл бұрын
I really want to visit the Detroit Zoo thanks to this, Zach! Great job, and the must see animals for me would have to be the wolves.
@simonj3413
Жыл бұрын
I’ve seen the beavers all of one time in the 10+ visits I’ve made since their debut, and it was after dark during the holiday lights show.
@jaredmichaud1160
Жыл бұрын
Ooh! Did not expect you to do a review of my local zoo! Honestly, with all the reviews of the other zoos, I thought my zoo was crappy in comparison. But you did an amazing job at spotlighting Detroit. I feel proud of our little place now. Also, yes... we have never seen those beavers. At this point I'm convinced beavers are just a myth XD.
@phoenix0401
Жыл бұрын
It’s how I feel about Columbus, especially when I go to Cincinnati and see them trying to add more.
@alexallen9640
Жыл бұрын
Nice breakdown and critique. I've been to the Detroit Zoo years ago, my favorite exhibits were the reptile exhibit and Arctic Ring of Life. 🙂👍
@kevinmiller4457
Жыл бұрын
I love these types of videos!
@Animalgamer13
Жыл бұрын
I live in Detroit so to see this is amazing so it is beautiful
@lesliechu8879
Жыл бұрын
Detroit Zoo had an aquarium! Wow-wee! Say, try to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium someday? And here are my 2 recent zoo trivia questions for you & your girlfriend, Zak.... 1) What year did the San Francisco Zoo once house giant pandas? 2) Besides the sika deer & muntjac deer, what other deer species did the Oakland Zoo have before the California Trail attraction is built?
@ThyPandora
10 ай бұрын
The Aquarium is on Belle Isle, it is NOT on grounds in Royal Oak on the Detroit Zoo campus/site. You have to head into Detroit proper for Belle Isle.
@MalachiCo0
Ай бұрын
Remember going when I was little. Arctic Circle had opened up not too long before, and I was excited to see the 8 polar bears they advertised. Only saw 1 and left very disappointed. Still though, it looks worth it to give it another shot now that I'm older.
@chasewilliamlesh7594
Жыл бұрын
A lot of people miss the tree kangaroo exhibit
@shaneblackburn8321
4 ай бұрын
I remember going to Dinosauria & rideing a Wild Adventure ride of Wild at the Detroit Zoo in 2009
@dominicmorales973
Жыл бұрын
Hey a zoo you should visit it is known as the Phoenix zoo
@chasewilliamlesh7594
2 ай бұрын
I would like you to go back and see it again
@chasewilliamlesh7594
Жыл бұрын
They don’t have seals and people get the sea otters mixed up with the seals
@TacticusPrime
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to the Singapore Zoo or the Night Safari there? Worth the trip in my opinion.
@JackFarrow-iu5rf
Жыл бұрын
You should come to uk 🇬🇧 please
@Finance-Fusion1
5 ай бұрын
I’ve never seen the wolves either :(
@sllizarrd
4 ай бұрын
Interesting about the wolves - I've seen them every single time I've been since they added them, so maybe like 5 or 6 times total? No one ever sees the wolverine though. The aardvarks are so cool when they're out (its about a 50/50 shot based on my experience). But - most importantly - as someone who studies animal welfare, the detroit zoo is the best zoo that I've seen by FAR. I am 100% willing to sacrifice seeing every animal every time when that means that those animals are being given natural, spacious habitats that minimize stress and allow natural behaviors. In contrast to you, I also really like the moats. It gives the animals their privacy and allows for a more natural feel than fences would. In contrast, any exhibit where you can see the animal no matter where it is (looking at you, Toledo) is truly awful.
@DagwoodDogwoggle
22 күн бұрын
The Colorado Springs zoo has a rare species of wolf exhibit you would love. It's a small wolf, the area is large and the vegetation is dense. Most people "can't see" the wolves and move on. These people are impatient. My girlfriend LOVED wolves and really wanted to see them, so I said we're going to stand here until we do. I played "Where's Wolf-do" for 30 minutes. She sat down. I beckoned her to me and pointed, "There, in the far right corner. You see that bush? Look directly at it." The wolf knew I could see him because we were making direct eye contact. I did not move. He eventually felt comfortable enough that he popped his head out of the brush to look at me. My girl stayed still, so we got about 30 seconds of wolf time before the other patrons ran over in a stampede and scared the wolf back into hiding. The wolves are there and they are beautiful. So is the exhibit.
@LeafProductions
Жыл бұрын
Can't have shit in Detroit
@TakenTook
17 күн бұрын
We have plenty of stuff in Detroit, and in the rest of southeast Michigan. You have probably only been watching the videos that focus on the rundown areas
@jsmoothd654
6 ай бұрын
Acres?
@DagwoodDogwoggle
22 күн бұрын
Yeah. Sounds unlikely, but if you follow Detroit's history back to when it was a boom city, the land in Royal Oak was plentiful and the money was there to build it.
@TakenTook
17 күн бұрын
The Detroit zoo takes up 125 acres, in the city of Royal Oak, near Detroit
@jsmoothd654
17 күн бұрын
@@TakenTook I’m making a joke about how many times this guy says acres in his vids.
@chasewilliamlesh7594
Жыл бұрын
The sloth somehow has been gone for six years
@JaredNGF2003
Жыл бұрын
I think this “Messed up” Zoo is all because of Ron Kagan
@anonsillybear
3 ай бұрын
Detroit zoo is not in detroit
@ZooTours
3 ай бұрын
It is in a suburb of Detroit, so yes, it is in the greater Deteroit area. Much like how Cincinnati Zoo is in Avondale, Columbus is in Powell, and San Diego SP is in Escondido. All neighborhoods, suburbs, villages, or townships of their Metropolitan cities.
@kevinmiller4457
Жыл бұрын
Out of all the aza zoos I’d say Detroit is up there for biggest decline. Bush dogs,black bears,hippos,painted dogs,seals, and elk plus many others are species they have lost In the last decade. And I don’t think the moated style habitats will age well and be considered outdated in a decade or so.
@JaredNGF2003
Жыл бұрын
Other zoos have bad the biggest decline too: Bronx (Elephants Hippos Polar bears Chimpanzees proboscis monkeys wildebeest etc) Brookfield ((good thing they got a new Ceo but still) giant pandas some farm animals baboons Hippos Walruses Flying hornbills warthog Forest buffalos Elephants Chimpanzees Mandrills etc) Cincinnati( mainly Hoofstock polar bears Sumatran rhinos camels sea lions) Cleveland metroparks(hippos polar bears mandrills tapirs) Milwaukee(rhinoceros proboscis monkeys river dolphin warthog mandrills gelada etc) Minnesota (wild boar and musk ox) Philadelphia(EVERYTHING including Elephants Aardvarks Shanked doucs All Crocodilians polar bears Barbary sheep camels etc) San Diego zoo(giant pandas rhinos sea lions Hoofstock like sable antelope mountain goats moose giant elands bison etc hyenas ostriches okapis)
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