Habitat 70 - Summer 2023

9 YOGA AT THE ZOO | Select dates in July and August Tickets on sale now Embrace your inner flow with Yoga at the Zoo. Get ready to relax while mastering a variety of new poses at sessions led by one of our certified instructors. At each session, you can expect a meditative flow suitable for all skill levels and a habitat chat about a featured animal or topic. SUMMER SIPS | 6 to 10 p.m. | July 28 Tickets on sale now Experience the taste of summer at Summer Sips, presented by KeyBank! Savor specialty cocktails, beer, wine and more at this 21-and-over cocktail hour. You’ll also jungle boogie to live entertainment, monkey around with life-sized games and adventure through the Zoo’s 125 acres. This year’s jungle theme is sure to make for a wild time, so wear your favorite animal print and join the fun! Griffin Claw Brewing Company is the welcome drink sponsor of this event. BIKE SAFARI | 6 to 9 p.m. | July 14 & Aug. 11 Tickets on sale now Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to ride your bicycle through the Detroit Zoo and enjoy an after-hours look at your favorite animals. This event is for guests of all ages! The course has a variety of surfaces and a combination of uphill and downhill portions, as well as tight turns and flat stretches. Child carriers, tricycles, bicycle trailers and training wheels are allowed on this family-friendly adventure. BEE FEST | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Aug. 19 Bee Fest, the Belle Isle Nature Center’s annual celebration of the pollinators who call southeast Michigan home, returns Saturday, Aug. 19. Hosted on National Bee Day, Bee Fest focuses on the important role bees play in our ecosystem and teaches guests how to care for these six-legged pollinators through fun activities and educational displays. RUN WILD FOR THE DETROIT ZOO | Sept. 10 Registration now open Join thousands of runners and walkers on Sunday, Sept. 10 for Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo, presented by Michigan First Credit Union. During this annual event, you can compete in a 5K run or enjoy a stroll through the Zoo with our non-competitive Fun Walk. After the race, you can join us at the Zoo for the Post Race Party, sponsored by Kroger. Run Wild is also sponsored by Pepsi, IBEW Local 58 and DTE. SENIOR DAY | Sept. 13 Tri-county seniors 62 and older and one adult guest receive free admission and parking on Senior Day. Senior citizens residing in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are invited to enjoy a special day at the Detroit Zoo. Senior Day is presented by Blue Care Network.

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