Detroit Zoo Full Tour - Royal Oak, Michigan
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The Detroit Zoo is a zoo located in Royal Oak and Huntington Woods, Michigan, about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Detroit city limits, at the intersection of Woodward Avenue, 10 Mile Road, and Interstate 696. It is operated by the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), a non-profit organization, along with the Belle Isle Nature Center, located within the city limits of Detroit on Belle Isle. The Detroit Zoo is one of Michigan's largest family attractions, hosting more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, it is home to more than 2,400 animals representing 235 species. The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use barless exhibits extensively.
Habitats:
National Amphibian Conservation Center
The National Amphibian Conservation Center is a $7 million, 12,000-square-foot facility situated on a two-acre Michigan wetland area and pond called "Amphibiville". The center, which opened in June 2000, has a diverse range of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and caecilians. The Wall Street Journal dubbed the attraction "Disneyland for toads". The National Amphibian Conservation Center participates in research and conservation efforts for species including the Panamanian golden frog, Puerto Rican crested toad, and Wyoming toad.
The Arctic Ring of Life
The 4-acre Arctic Ring of Life, which opened in October 2001, is home to two polar bears, gray seals, a harbor seal and arctic foxes. It is among the largest polar bear habitats in North American zoos.
Cotton Family Wetlands and Boardwalk
Mimicking a Michigan ecosystem, the 1.7-acre pond and wetlands area and accompanying 7,200-square-foot boardwalk is home to native fish, frogs, turtles and birds as well as the zoo's trumpeter swans. The boardwalk itself is made from a 95-percent recycled wood-alternative decking material called Trex, composed primarily of plastic grocery bags and reclaimed hardwood. The Wetlands and Boardwalk are bounded by Amphibiville, the Warchol Beaver Habitat, the Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat, and the Holden Reptile Conservation Center.
Thanks to a $102,350 grant from NOAA, the Wetlands are also able to be used as professional development and outdoor classroom for teachers and students underrepresented in science fields.
Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness
The Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness is a $1.4 million two-acre sanctuary that features native meadows and trees, a flowing stream and pond, dens, and elevated rock outcroppings from which two gray wolves survey their surroundings. The habitat also incorporates a renovated historic log cabin which had existed on the property.
Giraffe Encounter
At the Giraffe Encounter, guests are able to feed the giraffes from an 18-foot-tall platform that extends into their habitat. This experience, which started in July 2007, runs Tuesday through Sunday from spring through fall.
The Great Apes of Harambee
The Great Apes of Harambee is a 4-acre indoor/outdoor habitat home to chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas. The animals may be rotated into each other's habitat spaces, as this simulates nomadic movement similar to wild behavior.
Holden Reptile Conservation Center
Opened as the Holden Museum of Living Reptiles in 1960, the Holden Reptile Conservation Center is home to 150 reptiles representing 70 species, 45 percent of which are considered threatened or endangered in the wild.
Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat
The Edward Mardigian Sr. River Otter Habitat provides a habitat for five river otters and features a 5,900-gallon pool complete with waterfall and waterslide. The pool is enclosed on one side by a glass wall, on the other side of which is an observation building. The habitat is designed so that visitors - including small children - can enjoy an eye-level view of the otters as they swim.
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) can weigh 20-30 pounds, and its slender, cylindrical body can reach 2-3 feet in length. The aquatic mammal sports short, dense, waterproof fur and profuse whiskers. The playful river otter is swift on land as well as in the water, though its loping trot can look somewhat ungainly compared to its graceful slide through the water.
Polk Penguin Conservation Center
The Polk Penguin Conservation Center (PPCC), opened in April 2016. The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is the largest center for penguins in the world and was awarded the 2017 Exhibit Award by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, given annually to accredited zoos and aquariums for excellence in exhibit design.
The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery
The Wildlife Interpretive Gallery is home to the Butterfly Garden, Matilda Wilson Free-Flight Aviary, Science On a Sphere, as well as DZS's permanent fine art collection. Shelle Isle, an exhibit dedicated to the partula snail- a once-extinct animal the DZS is credited with saving.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit...
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It’s like I was in Detroit zoo myself, your very thorough , you take us everywhere in the zoo . Totally enjoyable video. Love all the animals you show. Thanks
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
I heard so many nice things about the Detroit zoo so I made sure to visit. It was worth the drive.
My favorite part of all your zoo videos is when you buy your hat. Great for both you & the zoo! I wish I could do what you do.
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
I love zoos so helping them out with my hat purchase is the least I can do. If your phone has a camera on it you can film places you visit. Thanks for your nice comment, it means a lot
I love the Detroit zoo it’s so peaceful and beautiful there and besides all the cool animals I love just walking around and learning about each animal
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It's so nice to hear from people that really appreciate their zoo. It wss a great experience for me. I'm glad I could share it with you 😊
Amazing zoo tour. 2nd time watching a few years later. Perfect coverage with everything open and animal activity.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank You
Still catching up on your videos. Brought back memories of our vacation in 2018. Such a beautiful zoo. Thank you.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It was well worth the drive, I went to Michigan's Adventure the day before. The zoo is amazing, I had a wonderful time. I'm glad to hear it brought back good memories for you.
Used to go to this zoo all the time as a kid, and my mother volunteered in the butterfly house when she was younger
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your memory of the zoo.
I think you did a great job going through th zoo and look forward to working through your library of zoo tours.
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You David, I'm happy your enjoying my zoo tour's. I do my best to show everything in my tours.
This zoo is awsome. Loved it. Part of our vacation had a great time.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I had a blast there as well. It's always nice to visit a good zoo.
I went to Detroit zoo when I was 6 years old this place is so nostalgic!
Nice tour, Thank you
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hi Tom! Just wanted to say that my kids love your videos!
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That's great Lauren 😁 I'm glad my videos make people Happy.
I haven’t been to the zoo since I was 14 years old when I had surgery on my foot I love your zoo videos seeing news animals in pretty much every zoo video I watch of yours I hope I’ll be able to go back to a zoo soon
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
It's a great zoo, I had a wonderful time there. I also enjoy seeing new animals I hadn't seen before. I'm happy to hear your enjoying my zoo tours. 😁
Now... I've been to the zoo!! Thanks Tom!!👍👍👍
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
My Pleasure Terry, Thank You for choosing my tour 😊
I used to go to this zoo all the time. I miss it badly. That was 21 years ago, its cool to see it change.
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed my tour, I hope it brought back good memories for you.
Awsome video thank you for sharing!!
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@Roger Thank You Roger
I love your videos. I love zoos and aquariums. You are the best youtuber
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You 😊 I am always gappy to hear that my content us being enjoyed.
This is the best zoo ever
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic zoo, I really enjoyed my visit.
@countsnowyofgwainn3996
4 жыл бұрын
It really is mate
We’re also going to the Detroit zoo this week and it’s going to be really fun for us I also kind of remember going back here lol
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice 😀 I hope you have a great time.
@Madhav_drafts
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin thank you
those exhibits for the snakes and other small reptiles are really beautiful, they're easily the best I've seen in one of your tours so far. Also as I newbie who is currenlty watching your older vidoes it was strange to hear you induduce yourself with anothe name lol
@TomsRoadTrippin
6 ай бұрын
Some zoos really outdo themselves with the habitats. I really enjoy ones like the Detroit Zoo has. I changed my channel name in 2000 when new rules came out regarding kid's. I stopped using my other channel for the same reason.
i love zoo and i love your videos too
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You 😀
I love the Detroit Zoo :)
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
So do I 😃
My field trips tomorrow I’m a little nervous you helped me out thanks ☺️
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a fantastic time 😁
@d0vaandc0vaeditz12
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I walked 4.1 mile so far lol
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
@@d0vaandc0vaeditz12 yeah, you get Lots of exercise at zoo's 😊
@d0vaandc0vaeditz12
2 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin I got lots of stuff to remind me of the trip thanks tom have a nice day
Lol awsome vid n i seen my shirt i bought there. The blue detroit zoo shirt with the tiger on it thanks for sharing. P.s have you ever been to the Omaha Zoo before.and do you have a video of it thanks.
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for watching. I have not been to Nebraska yet, but I do intend to go and visit the Omaha zoo when I do.
My top one favorite zoo💯✌️🙏 da firs zoo I ever been to da firs time I been ta da zoo when I was a kid
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
You never forget your childhood zoo. I had a very fun time at the Detroit Zoo.
This video is making me wanna go to the zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
That's one of the main points of my zoo tour's. I hope you take the time to visit one day 😃
Nice vid
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I'm glad you enjoyed my tour 😊
I’m going there on Thursday
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I hope you have a great time 😃
What time did you go? My gf and I are going for the first time tomorrow morning at 9am. I get very...anxious thinking of crowds. Lol. Also. Great video!
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
I am there first thing at opening, that way I can enjoy the day without feeling rushed. Glad you enjoyed the tour 😊
Good times Good Times.
@TomsRoadTrippin
17 күн бұрын
You got that right!
There used to be some huge snakes 30 inches high when there curled up and there's used to a vampire bat exhibit among the reptile exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 ай бұрын
That's a Big snake 🐍
Great zoo. When will you post Indy Zoo Tour.
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Next Tuesday at 10 AM EST
@noahm398
5 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Awesome I want to talk to you about the zoo when you post it.
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Will do ☺
at 9:16 , the bird your looking at is a common emerald dove
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice, thanks
i love miami zoo and san diego zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
So do I, both very good zoo's
The Bird your looking at 9:08 is a Spur-winged lapwing
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for that information
at 9:27 , that's a Taveta golden weaver
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for naming the bird and for using the time marker.
Man I just went it taledo zoo and it was so much better even tho I live like 20 mins from detroits it’s so much better
@TomsRoadTrippin
Ай бұрын
Toledo zoo is larger, it's also clear they have a bigger budget.
Liked article ring of life
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
That's good, So did I
Where is 4D theater and simulator ride in this video?
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Both are located in the Wild Adventures Zone
It’s called the Detroit zoo but it’s in royal oak. I have never heard of that city and I have been to the zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
6 ай бұрын
It's a suburb of Detroit
When I went to the zoo the grizzly bears were play fighting😀
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That's absolutely adorable 😁
I wish Traverse City in Michigan had the Money to afford a New Zoo.
14:32 I legit thought oh god something is wrong with that lemur
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
It's a very long lemur
Did you know they used to have Black Bears but got rid of them because they expanded the Grizzly Bear exhibit
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I guess I can understand that, some zoo's have different bears share the habitats, one at a time of course.
Also did you know they used to have Elephants here but they got rid of them
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
@Trey S several zoo's moved their herds to other facilities that had more space available.
how much was it
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
The entrance fee is around $15.00
Also did you know they used to have a Hippopotamus there before getting rid of it
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Why did they get rid of the hippocampus?
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin unfortunately I think the last remaining one died off as well
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I recently got to see the oldest Hippocampus at Homosasa Springs Animal State Park.
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin really
The Japanese giant salamander is the second largest salamander. The Largest the Chinese giant salamander. They can weigh almost 100 pounds.🤩🤩🤩
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
That's a mighty big lizards 😳
@davidwesley2525
3 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Salamanders are Amphibians , Lizards are Reptiles. Salamanders have smooth moist skin , Lizards have dry scaly skin.😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
I heard that the Detroit zoo has six warthogs, 2 males and 4 females
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 ай бұрын
That's good, baby warthogs are so cute 🥰
It’s not in Detroit Michigan it’s in royal oak Michigan
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Correct, however as most people wouldn't know where Royal Oak is, it was easier to say Detroit. Royal Oak is in a suburb of Detroit. Thanks for your input ☺
@michaelpurifoy1796
5 жыл бұрын
Beyond Walt Disney Planet what was your favorite part of the zoo
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite area was The Polk Penguin Conservation Center. It was very nicely done.
@michaelpurifoy1796
5 жыл бұрын
Beyond Walt Disney Planet if you ever plan on going back this year the penguin center will not be open due to construction
@TomsRoadTrippin
5 жыл бұрын
Yea, I heard they are having issues with ground water. Thanks for the info.
Went to the zoo today. Many Animals were not out. The ones that were out were hidden and hard to see. Had to walk too much between enclosures. Toledo Zoo is so much better. I was very disappointed.
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
That can be upsetting when you don't see an animal you really wanted to see. I always recommend returning to that habitat later in your visit. Often when I miss an animal the first time, I'll see them when I return later.
You should go on the train
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 ай бұрын
I don't remember if I rode the train here. It's been years since I was there.
Did you know that before the indoor Sloth house it used to belong to Meerkats before they died out
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised they didn't get more meerkats.
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin so am I
@TomsRoadTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I guess the sloth was cute so they didn't bother with getting more meerkats.
@treys1607
Жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin guess so
at 9:47 , those are African pygmy gooses
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Man your good, thanks again
The old penguin I just a bit smelled nasty
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
They certainly do 😝
I have this in Minecraft it's very copy
@TomsRoadTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool to have the zoo in your game 😊
The female peacock is called a peahen
@TomsRoadTrippin
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that bit of info 😃
@davidwesley2525
4 жыл бұрын
@@TomsRoadTrippin Male Peafowl are called peaCOCKS.
Born and raised here in Detroit....many memories of the place...the train ride, fountain, etc. But here we are...2021. The governor stated the masks are pretty much going away by July 1st, a lot of people not wearing them inside the zoo. which they shouldnt even have too seeing they are outside. But I just had what I would call a mask Nazi, come up yelling at me, that vendors coming in have to wear a mask at all times, even outside. And that this is Private Property. Well, thats fine.... if the Detroit Zoo wants to hold onto this so called "pandemic".And Enforce your employees , vendors etc to wear a masks even outside. But not the public? I wonder why? It surely isn't about safety.. holding onto the narrative maybe? I would urge anybody going to the Detroit Zoo don't waste your money.... they are overpriced on most of their items and food anyways. If they have some supervisors that feel big and strong for yelling at other employees and vendors for not wearing a mask. (Outside) . It will not be my money or my family's money ever coming into that place again. Keep stayin woke...smh
@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
I understand your frustration, hopefully things will continue to improve and we can all get back our normalization.
@greatpix
Жыл бұрын
Also born and raised in the Detroit area, Redford, back in the '50s. I loved the zoo but as this video has shown, much of it has changed over the decades. Over 5 million people worldwide, over a million here in the US, wouldn't say the pandemic was 'So called'. Masks are a pain in the ass, especially for me since I have COPD but for the same reason I'd better wear a mask and appreciate when others do, otherwise my chances of croaking shoot through the roof, even with vaccination, because successful viruses mutate and infect more people.
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@TomsRoadTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if that's a positive comment or not. So if it is Thank You, if not I'm sorry 😕
So stupid to build a new zoo if they already got one.........Oh sorry, Detroits mayors family got to work.....!! Little "black" humor!!