I visited Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. It was spectacular! I loved how they changed the direction that you walk so that you have a different experience from the start. Of course there were new amazing light features paired with lights from the past, plenty of hot cocoa, snack/ food stops, and a miniature ice skating rink. There's a lot to see. Try not to go during such a popular/ common time so that your stroll is more relaxing.
The penguin house is AWESOME. Beautiful exhibit that is a must see. Throughout the zoo, the tags on the cages to show who is rescued and from where is great information. This is a great place to hold an event. The zoo is continually being updated. It is VERY busy spring - fall on the weekends, so get there when they open. If you have kids, take the train!
When my son was young, and even before he was born, we always had a membership to the Detroit Zoo. The animals are fascinating and it's a great place to walk, see beautiful gardens, and enjoy a fine day. This time, I went to see the new (1-year-old) Peguinarium. It combines Penguin biology with history, which I loved, particularly because my son, when young, was engrossed in the topic, Sir Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Journey. The penguins are housed in a large, glass-walled enclosure that is viewable from one side and the other. To get from the beginning to the end, visitors walk a ramp through a simulation experience that was very well designed to feel and look like a ship, Shackleton's Endurance. The story is gripping, hard to believe, and deeply moving. I won't give it away. You'll have to go see it for yourself. The friend I took and I thought it quite wonderful to tell a true, heroic tale within the context in which it took place, surrounded by 83 penguins. Four species are on display: King, Gentoo, Rock Hopper, and Macaroni. And, in true modern Zoo style there's a glass tunnel that allows underwater views of penguins swimming, playing, diving in, and hopping or sliding out. Tremendously fun!
The Detroit Zoo is my favorite zoo. It is fun for all ages. The membership prices are reasonable and there is a wide variety of different animals. When you get in all the exhibits are included with your ticket. There are no extra charges, unless you wanted to see a movie or get food. I also like that they allow you to bring your own lunch. Just don't bring a cooler. When make sure you look at the penguin house.
We visited the zoo for Wild Lights. It was our first time and we had a blast! The Christmas lights were beautiful and there were so many everywhere. The path goes all the way to the polar bear entrance and back. The merry go round is open, as well as the reptile house, Otter and Beaver exhibits. The penguin house was not open & the butterfly house had a private event going on. The restaurant and gift shop were open and there were plenty of little stands along the way selling smores (make your own), hot chocolate, kettle corn, cinnamon funnel cakes and more! Tons of photo ops with the pretty lights. We also saw the 4D Rudolph movie (about 15 minute condensed version of the classic) and that was really cute with special 4D effects. I would definitely recommend coming for this.
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